Pending home sales rose by 2.2% in November, marking the fourth consecutive month of gains, despite higher mortgage rates averaging 6.81%. Notably, closed existing-home sales increased by 4.8%, with the median price reaching $406,100—up 4.7% year-over-year. Analysts expect winter activity to be stronger than last year, fueled by pent-up demand and a potential drop in rates.
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