| Economic Event | Pending Home Sales |
| Units | Percentage Change from Previous Period |
| Current Period | Nov 2009 |
| Release Date | Jan. 05. 10 |
| Reported | -16 |
| Consensus for Current Period | 0.3 |
| Number of Forecasts | 2 |
| Economic Surprise | -16.3 ( -5433.33 % ) |
| Prior Period | Oct 2009 |
| Reported Value for Prior Period | 3.9 |
| Revised From | 3.7 |
| Next Release Date | Feb. 02. 10 |
| Next Release Time | 10:00 AM Eastern Time |
| Source | http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2010/01/pending_surge/ |
| Note | |
| Description | It is designed to be a leading indicator of housing activity. The index measures housing contract activity. It is based on signed real estate contracts for existing single-family homes, condos and co-ops. A signed contract is not counted as a sale until the transaction closes. |