The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose by 2.0 percent to 72.0 in February, according to new data released Thursday by NAR. But contract signings fell 3.6 percent compared to last year.
Source: Inman News
Pending home sales tick up as buyers make cautious comeback
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