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The U.S. homeownership rate climbed to 65.5% in 2020, up 1.3% from 2019 and the largest annual increase on record. However, Black Americans continue to face significant obstacles along the path to homeownership.

On a month-over-month basis, sales increased in all four major U.S. regions in January. Year-over-year, activity was mixed as two regions reported sagging sales, another saw sales increase and a fourth region remained flat.

With sustained price appreciation and higher mortgage rates, affordability of single-family homes worsened in Q4 2021.

The program, funded by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, matches mentors with REALTORS® who have demonstrated a commitment to public service and are looking to enhance their charitable work.

The new creative distinguishes Realtors® – members of NAR and guided by the association's Code of Ethics – from non-member agents and "do-it-yourself" tech platforms.