Pending Home Sales Down Slightly in January

Brad Beckett

Published on: 02/03/2026

Pending home sales fell 0.8% in January while inventory remains tight. Discover what the 70.9 index reading means for real estate investors, pricing pressure, affordability, and future deal strategy.

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Pending Home Sales Drop 9.3% in December

Brad Beckett

Published on: 02/02/2026

Pending home sales dropped 9.3% in December. That’s not panic it’s leverage shifting. Smart investors don’t chase activity. They adjust early, negotiate harder, and build deals that still work when contracts slow

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