Habitat for Humanity helps to unlock opportunities for affordable homeownership in ninth annual Home is the Key campaign

ATLANTA, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 State of the Nation`s Housing report, published by Harvard University`s Joint Center for Housing Studies, painted a stark picture. Home prices reached a new all-time high last year, slowing homeownership growth and widening homeownership gaps. Both housing shortages and housing cost burdens were at their highest rates in years, leaving millions of potential first-time buyers priced out.

The effects of the housing crisis are felt in every region of the country, from the most rural town to the largest metropolitan area, and families continue to face barriers to affordable homeownership. Today, Habitat for Humanity is kicking off its ninth annual Home is the Key awareness and fundraising campaign to call attention to the need for affordable housing and to help open the door to equitable homeownership across the U.S. As campaign sponsors, Astound, Lowe`s, At Home, and Richard, are providing financial and volunteer support for Home is the Key. iHeart Radio will help amplify key messages through nationwide radio features, social media, and digital during the month of April...

2024 State of the Nation`s Housing Report