| Economic Event | Pending Home Sales |
| Units | Percentage Change from Previous Period |
| Current Period | Mar 2010 |
| Release Date | May. 04. 10 |
| Reported | 5.3 |
| Consensus for Current Period | 5.8 |
| Number of Forecasts | 2 |
| Economic Surprise | -0.5 ( -8.62 % ) |
| Prior Period | Feb 2010 |
| Reported Value for Prior Period | 8.3 |
| Revised From | 8.2 |
| Next Release Date | Jun. 02. 10 |
| Next Release Time | 10:00 AM Eastern Time |
| Source | http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2010/05/phs_upswing |
| 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. |