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Pending home sales limped to the end of 2024

Housing Wire

Pending home sales ended the year on a down note, according to data published on Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). An index reading of 100 is equal to the level of contract signings in 2001. The most obvious factor that would draw buyers into the market is a drop in mortgage rates. in the Northeast, 4.9%

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Jump in pending home sales foreshadows positive end to the market in 2024

Housing Wire

Despite the recent rise in mortgage rates, early indicators suggest that the housing market is pointed in the right direction. The latest signal comes from the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which shows sales in October growing 5.4% The PHSI is benchmarked at 100 in 2001.

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Pending home sales jumped in September behind lower mortgage rates

Housing Wire

According to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales in September jumped 7.4% An index reading of 100 equates to sales activity in 2001. “A compared to August and 2.6% year over year. NAR’s index reading of 75.8 is the highest number since March.

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Pending home sales rise again as buyers capitalize on more inventory

Housing Wire

A report released Monday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed an increase in pending home sales for the fourth consecutive month. The index is benchmarked to 100 in 2001 and is moving closer to what could be regarded as normal levels of home sales activity. Housing market activity ramped up in November and December.

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Pending Home Sales Rise for Third Consecutive Month

Appraisal Buzz

Pending home sales rose in October, marking the third consecutive month of increases, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. The record-high stock market is providing a boost for upper-end home buyers.” in October.

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Pending Home Sales Climb to Highest Level Since March

Appraisal Buzz

The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) reports that pending home sales increased in September. The amount of contract activity in 2001 is represented by an index of 100. Pending house sales are a good indicator of market conditions and typically follow existing home sales by one to two months. September saw a 7.4%

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Pending home sales dip as “seesaw” market continues

Housing Wire

in June, according to the National Association of Realtors , which tracks the metric. (An An index of 100 is equal to the average level of contract activity during 2001, the first year examined. The volume of existing-home sales in 2001 was within the range of 5 to 5.5 The overall pending home sales index fell 1.9% in 2022. .

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