Illinois home sales increased 35.5% from February

" "More must be done to help qualified buyers finance their homes. FHA loans now account for more than 30 percent of the mortgage financing market, but additional federal resources will be needed to help it keep up with demand. Potential buyers, in turn, would benefit if FHA made it easier to purchase a condominium and if first-time buyers were allowed to use the new $8,000 tax credit upfront as down payment assistance.""