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October 20, 2026
Pending Home Sales Hit Record Low Amid Rising Mortgage Rates
- Pending home sales fell 7.3% in September, reaching the lowest level since 2001.
- Mortgage rates have surged to 7.43%, impacting affordability and demand.
- Housing starts declined by 5.2%, indicating a slowdown in new construction activity.
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- Homebuilder sentiment is at a 14-year lowOct 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM · Axios
- Housing is flashing warning signs just as the Fed weighs more interest rate hikesOct 20, 2026 at 5:50 PM · CNBC