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These days, it can seem like buying a home is becoming increasingly impossible for young people. But homeownership still matters when it comes to building wealth, and there are supports out there to help. Host Justin Milner talks with housing finance policy expert Laurie Goodman and communications expert Sheryl Pardo to break down the major obstacles to homeownership. Related links: Barriers to Accessing Homeownership Down Payment, Credit, and Affordability - 2018 Access and Affordability: Interactive map and research on 3 barriers to homeownership More than 19 million millennials in 31 US cities are ready to become homeowners Down Payments Quiz