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Newark families win housing lottery, get keys to homes
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The goal is to transform all city-owned blighted properties.
In June, when three families in Newark were selected by lottery to be part of a new program that aims to turn low-income residents into homeowners. On Wednesday, those families were handed the keys to their homes. Home ownership in New Jersey's largest city is low; about 70% of residents rent, according to the local housing authority, but the city is hoping to boost ownership rates.
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Newark families win housing lottery, get keys to homes
Clip: 7/21/2021 | 4m 20sVideo has Closed Captions
In June, when three families in Newark were selected by lottery to be part of a new program that aims to turn low-income residents into homeowners. On Wednesday, those families were handed the keys to their homes. Home ownership in New Jersey's largest city is low; about 70% of residents rent, according to the local housing authority, but the city is hoping to boost ownership rates.
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