Jun 20, 2022

Federal plans aim to help Black homeowners and renters

The number of applications for adjustable mortgages has increased 22% over the last year, per the Mortgage Bankers Association. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Released plans from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – the mortgage corporations backed by the government – target housing barriers in underserved communities. Julia Coronado drops in how the notion that crypto is a hedge against inflation has taken a hit. In the Netherlands, we take a look at how structures are being built with organic materials.

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Race and Economy

New federal programs aim to shrink the racial housing gap

by Justin Ho

Jun 20, 2022

The homeownership rate among Black Americans is 42%. For white Americans, it's more than 70%.

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What if the next big crop we grow is for building materials?

by John Laurenson

Jun 20, 2022

In the Netherlands, a bridge is made of flax fiber ... the same flax that produces seeds for cereal.

This 15-meter bridge in the Dutch town of Almere was made using flax fiber.

John Laurenson

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Victoria Craig Host, BBC

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Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

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