Pending Home Sales Sink to 5-Month Low As Mortgage Rates Rise

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, August 10th, 2026

The number of homes going under contract fell 3.7% week over week nationwide—the steepest decline since 2022—as would-be buyers pressed pause amid high mortgage rates. That's according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.

Redfin is taking a break from analysis this week, but please see the tables and charts below for this week's housing-market data.

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To view the full report, including charts, please visit:
https://www.redfin.com/news/housing-market-update-homebuying-demand-stalls-summer