The number of pending home sales in the U.S. declined dramatically in the fourth quarter of 2021. In March 2024, the pending home sales index stood at **** index points, just *** index points above its lowest value recorded in April 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. The slowdown in buying activity was triggered by the aggressive mortgage interest rates hikes in response to the rising inflation. As it takes around **** to eight weeks to finalize a home sale in the United States, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) index is seen as a measure of consumer sentiment on buying a house and essentially provides an early outlook on what the actual sales of existing homes in the country might potentially look like.

Pending Home Sales in the United States decreased 2.80 percent in June of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Pending Home Sales - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

United States Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: South data was reported at 122.900 2001=100 in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 127.300 2001=100 for Apr 2018. United States Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: South data is updated monthly, averaging 114.061 2001=100 from Jan 2001 (Median) to May 2018, with 209 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 138.691 2001=100 in Aug 2005 and a record low of 82.900 2001=100 in May 2010. United States Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: South data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Realtors. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.EB004: Pending Home Sales Index.

Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: West data was reported at 94.700 2001=100 in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 94.100 2001=100 for Apr 2018. Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: West data is updated monthly, averaging 102.800 2001=100 from Jan 2001 (Median) to May 2018, with 209 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 133.034 2001=100 in Feb 2005 and a record low of 77.075 2001=100 in Aug 2007. Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: West data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Realtors. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.EB004: Pending Home Sales Index.

Pending Home Sales MoM in the United States decreased to -0.80 percent in June from 1.80 percent in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Pending Home Sales MoM.

United States Pending Home Sales Index: US data was reported at 87.700 2001=100 in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 110.000 2001=100 for Aug 2018. United States Pending Home Sales Index: US data is updated monthly, averaging 101.400 2001=100 from Jan 2006 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 153 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 140.700 2001=100 in Apr 2010 and a record low of 54.800 2001=100 in Dec 2007. United States Pending Home Sales Index: US data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Realtors. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB004: Pending Home Sales Index.

Existing Home Sales in the United States decreased to 3930 Thousand in June from 4040 Thousand in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Existing Home Sales - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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The number of U.S. home sales in the United States declined in 2024, after soaring in 2021. A total of four million transactions of existing homes, including single-family, condo, and co-ops, were completed in 2024, down from 6.12 million in 2021. According to the forecast, the housing market is forecast to head for recovery in 2025, despite transaction volumes expected to remain below the long-term average. Why have home sales declined? The housing boom during the coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated that being a homeowner is still an integral part of the American dream. Nevertheless, sentiment declined in the second half of 2022 and Americans across all generations agreed that the time was not right to buy a home. A combination of factors has led to house prices rocketing and making homeownership unaffordable for the average buyer. A survey among owners and renters found that the high home prices and unfavorable economic conditions were the two main barriers to making a home purchase. People who would like to purchase their own home need to save up a deposit, have a good credit score, and a steady and sufficient income to be approved for a mortgage. In 2022, mortgage rates experienced the most aggressive increase in history, making the total cost of homeownership substantially higher. Are U.S. home prices expected to fall? The median sales price of existing homes stood at 413,000 U.S. dollars in 2024 and was forecast to increase slightly until 2026. The development of the S&P/Case Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index shows that home prices experienced seven consecutive months of decline between June 2022 and January 2023, but this trend reversed in the following months. Despite mild fluctuations throughout the year, home prices in many metros are forecast to continue to grow, albeit at a much slower rate.

United States Pending Home Sales Index: South data was reported at 147.800 2001=100 in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 153.900 2001=100 for Apr 2018. United States Pending Home Sales Index: South data is updated monthly, averaging 108.700 2001=100 from Jan 2006 (Median) to May 2018, with 149 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 164.000 2001=100 in Mar 2017 and a record low of 63.800 2001=100 in Dec 2007. United States Pending Home Sales Index: South data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Realtors. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.EB004: Pending Home Sales Index.

United States Pending Home Sales Index: Midwest data was reported at 132.600 2001=100 in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 126.800 2001=100 for Apr 2018. United States Pending Home Sales Index: Midwest data is updated monthly, averaging 95.700 2001=100 from Jan 2006 (Median) to May 2018, with 149 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 140.300 2001=100 in Apr 2016 and a record low of 51.000 2001=100 in Dec 2007. United States Pending Home Sales Index: Midwest data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Realtors. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.EB004: Pending Home Sales Index.

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In March 2025, the existing home sales index in Tokyo Prefecture in Japan stood at ***** index points. This was above the nationwide sales index for second-hand properties in Japan.The existing home sales index measures the development of the second-hand housing market based on the number of ownership transfers due to the sale and purchase of buildings. It includes data for detached houses and condominiums.

United States Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: Midwest data was reported at 101.400 2001=100 in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 98.500 2001=100 for Apr 2018. United States Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: Midwest data is updated monthly, averaging 102.100 2001=100 from Jan 2001 (Median) to May 2018, with 209 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 124.400 2001=100 in Oct 2004 and a record low of 63.100 2001=100 in Jun 2010. United States Pending Home Sales Index: sa: Annual Rate: Midwest data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Realtors. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.EB004: Pending Home Sales Index.

Graph and download economic data for Existing Home Sales: Months Supply (HOSSUPUSM673N) from Jun 2024 to Jun 2025 about supplies, sales, housing, and USA.

In 2024, the existing home sales index in Tokyo Prefecture in Japan stood at 148 index points.The existing home sales index measures the development of the second-hand housing market based on the number of ownership transfers due to the sale and purchase of buildings. It includes data for detached houses and condominiums.

United States Pending Home Sales Index: West data was reported at 85.500 2001=100 in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 89.600 2001=100 for Sep 2018. United States Pending Home Sales Index: West data is updated monthly, averaging 101.250 2001=100 from Jan 2006 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 154 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 146.300 2001=100 in Aug 2009 and a record low of 56.100 2001=100 in Dec 2007. United States Pending Home Sales Index: West data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Realtors. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB004: Pending Home Sales Index.

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In 2024, the existing home sales index in Japan stood at ***** index points, reaching a decade high. The index for used home sales measures the development of the second-hand housing market based on the number of ownership transfers due to the sale and purchase of buildings. It includes data for detached houses and condominiums. Second-hand housing market in Japan Japan’s second-hand home market only accounts for a small share of the overall housing market. Despite the country’s massive housing stock, a large quantity of new homes is built every year as Japanese consumers prefer new homes over used ones. This is probably rooted in the housing policies of the post-war period, which were aimed at the rapid supply of new housing units at the cost of quality. As a result, many older homes are poor quality, and new homes quickly depreciate. These circumstances have created uncertainty about used homes and are reflected by the scrap and build approach of completely destroying and rebuilding used homes instead of reusing and renovating them. Revitalizing the existing home market In the past years, however, the government has shifted its focus to revitalizing the used housing market and utilizing the massive existing housing stock that comprises around ** million units. By implementing a reliable home inspection system, subsidizing renovations, and offering appropriate pricing models, it is trying to change people’s perception of used homes. Driven by rising prices for new homes, demand for second-hand homes, especially condominiums, has recently increased in the metropolises of Tokyo and Osaka.

United States Pending Home Sales Index: Northeast data was reported at 67.900 2001=100 in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 96.700 2001=100 for Aug 2018. United States Pending Home Sales Index: Northeast data is updated monthly, averaging 84.300 2001=100 from Jan 2006 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 153 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 143.900 2001=100 in May 2017 and a record low of 37.800 2001=100 in Dec 2008. United States Pending Home Sales Index: Northeast data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Association of Realtors. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.EB004: Pending Home Sales Index.