National Contract Signings Hit Two-Year Lows as Mortgage Rates Peak

By Julie Gerstein · Realtor.com · 2026-08-18

National Contract Signings Hit Two-Year Lows as Mortgage Rates Peak

Realtor.com reports that pending home sales declined 2.3% in July, reaching their lowest point since early 2026. This retreat reflects a broader cooling across all four U.S. regions as the National Association of Realtors tracks a significant gap between current employment levels

Realtor.com reports that pending home sales declined 2.3% in July, reaching their lowest point since early 2026. This retreat reflects a broader cooling across all four U.S. regions as the National Association of Realtors tracks a significant gap between current employment levels