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17.06.202614:00:00UTC+00U.S. Pending Home Sales Jump 3.8% in May, Marking Strongest Monthly Gain in 2026

U.S. pending home sales surged in May 2026, with the index rising 3.8% month-over-month, according to data updated on 17 June 2026. The increase marks a sharp acceleration from April 2026, when pending home sales posted a modest 0.3% gain compared with the prior month.

The month-over-month comparison shows that May’s performance significantly outpaced the previous period, indicating a notable strengthening in contract signings for existing homes. While April’s marginal rise suggested a tentative improvement in housing activity, May’s much stronger advance points to growing momentum in the U.S. housing market as the spring selling season progressed.

With the “actual” figure reflecting May’s change versus April, and the “previous” figure capturing April’s change versus March, the data underline a clear upward shift in demand. Market participants will now be watching to see whether this upswing in pending transactions carries through to closed sales in the coming months.

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