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• Fannie Mae survey confirms: It’s a seller’s market Aug. 07th 2020
  After two consecutive months of advances, Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell 2.3 points in July to 74.2, but remained above April's record low. The post Fannie Mae survey confirms: It’s a seller’s market appeared first on HousingWire.

• In a virtual learning world, do you still need to buy a house in a good school district? Aug. 05th 2020
  In a shift that feels similar to the way many people are reconsidering how close they need to be to a physical workplace, many parents are questioning how close kids need to live to their school if classes are going to be online for the foreseeable future. The post In a virtual learning world, do you still need to buy a house in a good school district? appeared first on HousingWire.

• Driven by low inventory, median U.S. home price reaches record high in July Aug. 04th 2020
  The national average median home price has reached a new record high of $349,000 due to low inventory and pent-up demand. The post Driven by low inventory, median U.S. home price reaches record high in July appeared first on HousingWire.

• Q&A: Why it’s important to make real estate websites accessible to all Jul. 29th 2020
  This week marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Eric Stegemann, CEO of Tribus, answers a few questions on why it's importance to make real estate accessible to all. The post Q&A: Why it’s important to make real estate websites accessible to all appeared first on HousingWire.

• Pending home sales surge for a second straight month Jul. 29th 2020
  U.S. pending home sales increased 17% in June, the second consecutive month of double-digit gains, as low mortgage rates spurred demand for homes. The post Pending home sales surge for a second straight month appeared first on HousingWire.

• With the fall semester up in the air, what’s happening to the housing market in college towns? Jul. 28th 2020
  Now that back to school season is kicking back up, schools and universities are down to the wire on plans and whether or not to welcome back students. HW+ Premium Content The post With the fall semester up in the air, what’s happening to the housing market in college towns? appeared first on HousingWire.

• U.S. homeownership rate soars to an almost 12-year high Jul. 28th 2020
  The U.S. homeownership rate soared to an almost 12-year high in the second quarter as low mortgage rates allowed more Americans to qualify for mortgages. The post U.S. homeownership rate soars to an almost 12-year high appeared first on HousingWire.

• Renter households will be hardest hit by loss of CARES Act unemployment benefits Jul. 27th 2020
  Losing $600 a week in unemployment benefits will leave many renters filled with uncertainty when the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program ends later this week. The post Renter households will be hardest hit by loss of CARES Act unemployment benefits appeared first on HousingWire.

• Pelosi calls out Trump’s repeal of Obama’s fair housing rule Jul. 24th 2020
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a scathing critique of the Trump administration’s decision to overturn an Obama-era fair-housing rule meant to root out systemic racism. The post Pelosi calls out Trump’s repeal of Obama’s fair housing rule appeared first on HousingWire.

• News of $1.1 billion Tesla factory revs up already hot Austin housing market Jul. 24th 2020
  The new Tesla factory combined with a continued influx of people moving from both coasts – which has only reportedly increased in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic – will no doubt lead to an even tighter housing market. The post News of $1.1 billion Tesla factory revs up already hot Austin housing market appeared first on HousingWire.