A new report from the National Association of Realtors shows pending home sales numbers improving on a monthly basis for the first time in six months. Click through to read Chief Economist Lawrence Yun’s thoughts on the matter.
Read More »Pending Home Sales, Contract Signings Slide in November
Pending home sales recorded the second-lowest monthly reading in 20 years as pending transactions dropped by nearly 40% year-over-year, while contract signings also slipped from October.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Drop in September
The National Association of Realtors’ latest Pending Home Sales Index showed transactions sliding by 31% year-over-year. Contract signings also pulled back in all four major U.S. regions, with inflated mortgage rates continuing to hinder homebuyers from purchasing a home.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Numbers Continue Recent Slide
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which measures housing contract activity, again fell in August, the third month in a row and the ninth time it has fallen this year. In addition, three out of the four major regions in the ...
Read More »Three of Four Regions Post Declining Home Sales Numbers
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which measures housing contract activity, again fell in July, the second month in a row and the eighth time it has fallen this year. In addition, three out of the four major regions in ...
Read More »Pending Home Sales Rise Slightly From April
Pending home sales inched higher in May, ending a six-month streak of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors. Regionally, month-over-month results were mixed as the Northeast and South experienced increases while the Midwest and West posted decreases. Year-over-year ...
Read More »Pending Home Sales Rebound in October
Reversing the trend of just one month ago, pending sales of U.S. homes rose 7.5% in October as consumers regained their financial footing to lock in rates before an anticipated rise.
Read More »Pending Home Sales on Slippery Slope
An overall growing economy, rising incomes, and a strong job market did little to increase the number of buyers signing on the dotted line to achieve their dream of being a homeowner. In fact, pending home sales fell to their ...
Read More »The Week Ahead: Pending Home Sales Forecast Future Trends
The National Association of Realtors will release its Pending Home Sales Index at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28. The Pending Home Sales Index tracks sales of existing homes in which a contract has been signed, but the deal is ...
Read More »Can the Housing Market Maintain Its Momentum?
Pending home sales inched up 0.5 percent during the year according to the Pending Home Sales Index released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Wednesday. The Pending Home Sales Index is a monthly forward looking indicator based on ...
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