PRESS RELEASE: State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski proclaims June as Homeownership Month in Wisconsin
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State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski proclaims June as Homeownership Month in Wisconsin |
MADISON, Wis. — Today, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski proclaimed June as Homeownership Month in Wisconsin to promote the economic benefits of owning a home and raise awareness for the barriers Wisconsinites face in buying and staying in a home. Read the full proclamation here. “Owning a home not only builds financial security but also creates stronger communities across our state. Yet, many Wisconsinites are unable to achieve this part of the American dream as stagnant wages, student debt, high housing costs, and racial inequities make it almost impossible to own a home and build wealth,” said Treasurer Godlewski. “Every Wisconsinite deserves the opportunity to own a home because when we invest in homeownership, we invest in a better future for Wisconsin. That’s why I’m working to support homeowners from Eau Claire to Racine through our Homeownership Task Force and our statewide Take Root Wisconsin network.” The Office of the State Treasurer has been a leader in elevating homeownership as a key economic security issue. The office continued to move forward several initiatives promoting homeownership including:
“Homeownership is a key to building wealth, yet we know that homeownership rates in Wisconsin have been on the decline. I’m grateful to Treasurer Godlewski for proclaiming Homeownership month, raising awareness on this issue, and for continuing to work as a dedicated partner on WISCAP’s efforts to fight poverty and help Wisconsin Homeowners. Together we are laying the groundwork that will help us move the needle on homeownership here in the state,” said WISCAP Executive Director Brad Paul. It’s important now more than ever to address the Homeownership crisis in Wisconsin, as:
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