Explore the latest National Association of Realtors® Pending Home Sales Index, tracking contract activity across the United States. The April 2026 reading came in at 89.5, up 3.3% year over year and marking the fourth consecutive month of positive YoY gains, though still 26.3% below the long-term April average of 121.4. This report provides current and historical data on national housing demand, revealing forward-looking market trends that signal future movements in home sales, pricing, and inventory. View the full PDF for a deeper analysis of how today's numbers compare to long-term benchmarks and past market cycles.
Pending Home Sales Index: 89.5 in April 2026
The National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Index reached 89.5 in April 2026, slipping 2.2% from March but posting a 3.3% year-over-year gain. It marks the fourth consecutive month of positive YoY readings in 2026, following Jan (+0.9%), Feb (+0.9%), and Mar (+3.7%), and signals continued stabilization after three straight years of double-digit annual declines from 2022 through 2024. Despite the improvement, the index remains 26.3% below its long-term April average of 121.4 and 42.7% below the all-time April peak of 156.1 set in 2005.
The Pending Home Sales Index is one of the most forward-looking indicators in residential real estate, tracking signed contracts on existing homes before they close. Because pending sales typically convert to closed transactions within 30 to 60 days, the index offers an early read on where the housing market is headed. This resource page provides the full historical dataset, monthly and yearly percentage changes, and downloadable PDF updated with each new release.
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