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National Homeownership Month is a time to celebrate and promote the modern American Dream of owning a home. Realtors® pledge to continue to lead efforts to ensure that the dream of homeownership is not only possible, but very real, for any and all who want to achieve it, so they can have a place of their own to make memories, grow their financial futures, and build strong communities.

After two straight months of modest increases, pending home sales dipped in April to their third-lowest level over the past year.

Differences in household composition and financing options incentivize homebuying demand for veteran and active military. 

After moving upward for two straight months, existing-home sales retreated in April on both a monthly and annualized basis.

The U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Brian Montgomery as the next assistant secretary for Housing. The vote comes six months after the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee approved Montgomery’s initial nomination for FHA commissioner.