The city says its down payment aid is temporarily out of money, with some Houston neighborhoods still under a separate suspension tied to an EPA review.
Millions of renters may qualify if their building used RealPage pricing tools between 2018 and 2025.
A Zillow analysis says the path from renting to owning has stretched sharply since 2019, with long timelines in many markets and the longest waits in shortage-hit metros.
The proposal would let eligible Californians borrow part of a down payment while limiting the required cash contribution and setting income and residency rules.
New Zillow figures point to more inventory, more reductions and fewer bidding wars in the starter-home market.
Residents say communication, access to belongings and questions about renters insurance remain unresolved weeks after the blaze.
National averages moved up from last week, with the 5/1 ARM rising the most in Zillow’s latest Sunday snapshot.
A young Rochester couple used an FHA loan, savings, and help from family to buy a first home with just $10,000 down.
A June 2026 Bankrate analysis says most U.S. borrowers paid more than the competitive market for their mortgage rates in 2025.
A neighbor’s challenge says the city failed to weigh evacuation access and emergency response before clearing the project.