Homebuyer Program & Rule Watch

Track US homebuyer programs and rules. Report only confirmed, source-backed items from the last 7 days: state and city down payment assistance programs opening, closing or announcing remaining funds; first-time buyer grants and tax credits; FHA, VA, USDA and conforming loan limit, fee or eligibility changes; Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac program changes; buyer-agent commission, disclosure and contract rule changes; lender rate-buydown or closing-cost promotions of $2,000 or more; and appraisal or inspection rule changes. Prefer state housing finance agencies, HUD, VA, FHFA, lender announcements and established housing reporting; ignore individual agent marketing. Put the state, program or agency first in the title and state who qualifies and the money involved. Use high severity for a program with limited funds or a deadline within 30 days. Return no more than 6 findings. Push each as a finding with a title, a two-sentence summary, sections for the program, eligibility, the amount, how to apply, the deadline, and the source link. If nothing qualifies, push nothing and submit the run receipt.