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National Association of Realtors Observes Pending Home Sales Drop in September

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Pending home sales dipped in September, retreating slightly following a previous month of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Each of the four major U.S. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) decreased 2.3% in September. in September.

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Pending home sales pick up in February: NAR

Housing Wire

month over month, according to the newest data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For comparison, the index is benchmarked at a reading of 100 based on 2001 contract activity. Pending home sales increased modestly in February despite rising mortgage rates , growing 1.6% in February, up from 74.3

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Pending home sales fall to their lowest level in two decades

Housing Wire

Pending home sales in October fell to their lowest level since 2001. in October on a month-over-month basis, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). As mortgage rates edged near multi-decade highs, pending home sales declined 1.5% down from 72.6 in September.

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Pending home sales were flat in April, but the South is a bright spot

Housing Wire

After falling for the first time since November 2022 in March , pending home sales remained unchanged in April, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. annual drop recorded in March.

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Pending home sales recede in January: NAR

Housing Wire

month over month in January, according to the newest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For comparison, the index is benchmarked at a reading of 100 based on 2001 contract activity. Pending home sales dropped 4.9% NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) decreased to 74.3 in January, down from 77.3 in December.

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Pending home sales fall 38% in November

Housing Wire

according to data released last Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Pending home sales fell for the sixth consecutive month in November, recording a 4.0% month-over-month drop that resulted in an index reading of 73.9,

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Pending home sales surged in December: NAR

Housing Wire

month over month in December, according to the newest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). For comparison, the index is benchmarked at a reading of 100 based on 2001 contract activity. Pending home sales rose 8.3% It was the largest monthly jump in pending home sales since 2020. in December, up from 71.6 in November.

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