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cover of episode Finding an Affordable Place to Live: Securing a Home Through the Housing Lottery

Finding an Affordable Place to Live: Securing a Home Through the Housing Lottery

2023/5/5
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Basic Black Podcast

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Finding an affordable home is a challenge in Greater Boston and in many parts of the country. Residents are feeling the pinch of the high cost of housing. In Greater Boston, there are affordable housing lotteries available for people looking to apply. While the number of apartments and homes are limited, what are the highs and lows of applying to a housing lottery?

Linda Warren Cato, a financial analyst and the home buyer educator with Financial Education Associates.

Tayla Andre, realtor, Thumbprint Realty.

Renee Taylor, Economic Opportunity Director, Somerville Community Corporation. She oversees their First Time Homebuyers and Financial Literacy Programs.

Sabrina Antoine Correia, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Chase Bank.

Paris Alston hosts.