Think you can’t afford a house? More than half of down-payment assistance programs are now open to buyers earning over $100K.

The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise, and a growing share are open to people of all income levels.
Chicago Tribune

Aurora looks to beef up down payment assistance program

Aurora is looking to beef up its down payment assistance program after officials say it was nearly shut down because of the limited number of applications it was receiving. The revamped program would ...
Star Tribune

Expect even more homebuying assistance competition after fed rule

For cash-strapped, lower-income homebuyers, the housing market is a tough place to be. And it’s only becoming more uncomfortable in 2026. A new federal rule has changed the eligibility targets for ...
Business Insider

I bought my first home at 27 thanks to a $20,000 down payment grant. I wish more people knew about these resources.

Jasmine Austin wanted to move out of her parents' house, but worried about rising rent costs. Using a homebuyer's assistance program, she was able to buy a home. Austin told Business Insider about her ...