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Pending home sales highest in two years
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in January to the highest level in nearly two years, supporting the view that the housing market is gradually coming back. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its index of sales agreements rose 2 percentage points last month to a […]
Sales contracts for homes dip from 19-month high
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes fell in December after hitting the highest level in a year and a half a month earlier. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday its index of sales agreements fell 3.5 percent last month to a reading of 96.6. That’s down from November’s […]
Contracts to buy homes hit highest level in a year
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes jumped in October to the highest level in a year. But the gain follows three months of declines and isn’t enough to signal a housing recovery. The National Association of Realtors says its index of sales agreements rose 10.4 percent last month to […]
Contracts to buy homes fell 1.3 percent in July
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes fell in July, further evidence that the depressed housing market remains a drag on the economy. The National Association of Realtors said Monday that its index of sales agreements fell 1.3 percent in July to a reading of 89.7. A reading of 100 […]
Contracts to buy homes rose sharply in May
WASHINGTON — The number of people who signed contracts to buy homes rose sharply in May. But the influx of spring buyers wasn’t enough to signal a rebound in the struggling housing market. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that its index of sales agreements for previously occupied homes rose 8.2 percent last month, […]
Contracts to buy homes fall to a 7-month low
WASHINGTON — The number of people who signed contracts to buy homes fell sharply in April, hitting its lowest point since fall and renewing fears that a recovery in the housing market is far off. An index of sales agreements for previously occupied homes sank 11.6 percent last month to a reading of 81.9, the […]
