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09/10/2026

HELPing you stay informed... Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, August 2026

Zillow forecasts 2.8% rent inflation, 3.2% OER inflation annually in August, as measured by the Consumer Price Index.

09/08/2026

HELPing you stay informed... Elevated Rates Slow Home Sales as Buyer Demand Softens (Zillow August Market Report)

With newly pending sales declining and mortgage costs rising, Zillow expects softness in the for-sale market as rental demand picks up.

09/02/2026

HELPing you stay informed... Rental Search Patterns Offer a Window Into Where Relocation Demand May Be Heading

08/27/2026

HELPing you stay informed... Charlotte is America’s most pet-friendly rental market

Zillow's ranking of the most pet-friendly rental markets puts Austin in second, just a whisker from the top

08/26/2026

HELPing you stay informed... Rental Momentum, For-Sale Pause : Zillow’s August Housing Market Forecast

The rental market is picking up steam as we head into the home stretch of 2026, while the for-sale market may be running out of it. Zillow’s forecast for

08/26/2026

Estate planning is about more than a home or bank account. It can also help your family understand who should receive the items that carry your memories: grandmother’s china, family photos, a wedding ring, or tools passed down through generations.

When wishes are not written down, sentimental belongings can become a source of confusion, hurt, or conflict. Start by making a list of meaningful personal items, deciding who you would like to receive them, and sharing the stories behind those choices with loved ones. You can also ask a qualified legal professional how these wishes may be addressed in your estate plan.

H.E.L.P. CDC is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. We provide education and connections to legal partners: not direct legal advice or legal services.

Through our Legal Scholarship Countdown campaign, up to $2,000 in estate planning funding is available through H.E.L.P. CDC’s legal partners. Funding expires in September 2026. Attend a Heirs’ Property/Estate Planning Info Session to qualify:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/heirs-property-estate-planning-info-sessions-4448923

Plan now to help preserve both your belongings and the memories they hold.

08/20/2026

HELPing you stay informed... In Some Markets, Saving and Breaking Even on a Home Purchase Can Take a Buyer Into Their Retirement Years

Nationally, a typical household can save for and come out ahead on a home purchase compared to renting after about 15 years

08/20/2026

Hometown Heroes 2026: Up to $35,000 may be available. Funding is limited; first-come, first-served. https://helpcdc.org/blog/floridas-hometown-heroes-is-back-35000-in-down-payment-help-heres-exactly-how-to-qualify-in-2026

08/18/2026

HELPing you stay informed... Rents Reach $1,962, Rising at the Fastest Pace in Over a Year (July Rent Report)

Demand is strong, supply is narrowing and rent growth is on the rise — even as nearly 2 in 5 listings still offer a concession.