Money Black households can afford just 25% of homes for sale, down from 39% in 2012 October 15, 2019October 15, 2019Paul Davidson, USA TODAYComments Off on Black households can afford just 25% of homes for sale, down from 39% in 2012 Because of big price increases and more modest income gains, black households can afford 25% of homes for sale, off from 39% in 2012, Redfin says.