https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-pending-home-sales-tumble-to-record-low-in-septemberContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-pending-home-sales-tumble-to-record-low-in-septemberhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-pending-home-sales-tumble-to-record-low-in-september#u151979Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:52:29 +0000Pending sales of existing homes across the United States dropped to a record low during September. The downturn stems directly from high mortgage rates that continue to suppress consumer demand. Americans face persistent difficulties in buying homes due to rising costs, leaving the broader housing market trapped in a deep freeze. CNBC and Bloomberg report that these housing conditions are flashing warning signs as the Federal Reserve weighs potential further interest rate hikes.Why it mattersThe collapse in pending sales highlights ongoing affordability strains for everyday buyers grappling wi