Pending home sales jumped in September behind lower mortgage rates
Briefly

"The jump in pending sales occurred in all four regions of the county, with the West leading the way with a 9.8% monthly gain, followed by the Midwest (+7.1%), the South (+6.7%) and the Northeast (+6.5%)."
"A slight improvement in pending-sales activity reflects August's sharp decline in mortgage rates, which helped boost housing demand and provide some much-needed consumer optimism, particularly for the purchase of big items."
"However, with rates pushing back to 7%, the rebound in pending activity is likely short lived and is unlikely to be enough to help 2024 home sales exceed 2023 levels."
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