Most Renters Aren't Short on Income: Down Payment Assistance Explained

Real Estate Coaching Radio · Oct 22, 2026 · 34m

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Your renter says, "We'd love to buy, but we just don't have enough saved for a down payment." Most agents say, "Let me know when you're ready." A year later, they're still renting, or they bought with the agent who knew about the programs for them.

Here's the truth: most of those renters aren't short on income. They're short on information.

There are more than 2,700 down payment assistance programs in…