How some low-income buyers can afford a home in pricey Seattle

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From Josh Cohen / CrossCut: In Seattle, Homestead Community Land Trust and Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County help low-income residents buy homes using a community land trust model. Residents who make under 80% of the local median income can purchase a home at a rate far below the median home price in the city from a set portfolio of homes.

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