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17.03.202614:00:00UTC+00U.S. Pending Home Sales Rebound in February, Ending January Slump

Pending home sales in the United States rose 1.8% in February 2026 on a month-over-month basis, reversing the 1.0% decline recorded in January, according to data updated on 17 March 2026. The February reading suggests a modest pickup in signed contracts for home purchases after the market cooled at the start of the year.

The month-over-month comparison shows that conditions improved notably from January 2026, when pending home sales fell 1.0% from the prior month. In contrast, February’s 1.8% increase indicates renewed buyer activity and a potential strengthening pipeline for completed home sales in the coming months.

While the data reflect only one month of recovery, the swing from negative to positive territory highlights a shift in momentum. Market participants will be watching subsequent releases closely to determine whether February marks the start of a more sustained stabilization in U.S. housing demand.

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