U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

First four months of 2024 see 25.3% increase over 2023

Census reports 4.7% decline in new home sales from March to April

The growth coincides with roughly a quarter of builders saying they cut prices last month.

With the NAR settlement pending approval, lenders hot to hire buyers' agents ought to closely consider all the risks.

HUD reportedly owes nearly $400 million in refunds to homeowners.

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to depart the Biden administration by the end of the month.