Record Low for U.S. Pending Home Sales Amidst Unfavorable Weather and Rising Rates

The U.S. housing market is experiencing a significant downturn, as pending home sales have plunged to their lowest levels on record, primarily due to adverse weather conditions and increasing interest rates. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales fell sharply, revealing challenges that homebuyers face amid a climate of strict mortgage lending standards and financial uncertainty.

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