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Home contract signings jumped 1.9% in October as lower mortgage rates attract buyers.
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Pending sales rose nationwide except the West, Midwest saw biggest 5.3% increase.
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October contracts still down 0.4% year-over-year despite short-term market boost.
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Government shutdown caused loan delays, but most mortgage processes continued normally.
Slide 5:
Pending home data hints future sales; activity likely slow through end of 2025.
