Statement from HUD Secretary Mel Martinez on Home Sales in September
2003年10月28日 - 1:55AM
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Statement from HUD Secretary Mel Martinez on Home Sales in
September WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Census Bureau and
HUD released data today showing that sales of new single-family
homes rose in September to the third highest rate on record. An
estimated 1.145 million new homes were sold last month. This is an
increase of 8.3 percent from September of last year. This marks the
seventh month in a row with sales over one million. Existing home
sales set a third consecutive monthly record in September.
According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of
previously owned single-family homes rose 3.6 percent to a record
rate of 6.69 million units. This is 20.8 percent above September
2002. "This continued growth is another sign that housing is still
leading the way in our rebounding economy. This Administration is
committed to making it easier for more families to realize the
dream of homeownership," said Housing and Urban Development
Secretary Mel Martinez. "The President's housing initiatives will
help more Americans, particularly minorities, to achieve that
dream." Earlier this year, the Administration announced several
2004 budget proposals aimed at increasing the production of
affordable housing, combating regulatory barriers, and helping more
low-income, minority families become homeowners. These proposals
include: $113 million increase for the Department's HOME Investment
Partnerships Program, which will boost the supply of housing that
is affordable to low-income families, as well as an additional $200
million for the American Dream Downpayment Fund to help low- to
moderate- income families become first-time homeowners and an added
$2 million for research to help reduce regulatory barriers to
affordable housing. Additionally, HUD is requesting an additional
$10 million toward housing counseling to help thousands more
low-income individuals and families find and maintain homes. HUD is
the nation's housing agency committed to increasing homeownership,
particularly among minorities, creating affordable housing
opportunities for low-income Americans, supporting the homeless,
elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The
Department also promotes economic and community development as well
as enforces the nation's fair housing laws. More information about
HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at
http://www.hud.gov/. DATASOURCE: U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development CONTACT: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Office of Public Affairs, +1-202-708-0685 Web site:
http://www.hud.gov/news.html http://www.hud.gov/
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