New program assists first-time homebuyers with down payment

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Saving up for a down payment is typically the highest hurdle to homeownership, but assistance can offer a huge helping hand.Through a partnership with Down Payment Resource, home shoppers browsing eligible for-sales listings on Zillow can now see a list of all down payment assistance programs that may be available to them in that location. This new tool can be found on active listings on Zillow nationwide. Zillow Home Trends Expert, Amanda Pendleton