program to 2,500 distressed homeowners in four states. in recent weeks, citigroup introduced a similar program for 500 homeowners in six states. bloomquist says the banks benefit the most. >> the foreclosure process can drag on for years. so by resorting to a program like this, they are kind of short circuiting that foreclosure process. >> reporter: the rental agreement is for three years. after that, no guarantees. >> even though i'm renting, it's... it's still my home. >> reporter: knox hopes one day to be able to buy back the house, but at 28, mostly she's just relieved. anthony mason, cbs news, new york. >> reid: songwriter hal david has died. along with writing partner burt bachrach, david churned out dozens of top 40 his hits including "raindrops keep falling on my head," "close to you," and "i say a little prayer." the pair shared grammys, tonys, and an oscar and was gardened with the gershwin prize for popular song at a white house ceremony in may. hal david was 91. next on tonight's cbs evening