| Economic Event | Pending Home Sales |
| Units | Percentage Change from Previous Period |
| Current Period | Jul 2010 |
| Release Date | Sep. 02. 10 |
| Reported | 5.2 |
| Consensus for Current Period | -1.2 |
| Number of Forecasts | 3 |
| Economic Surprise | 6.4 ( 533.33 % ) |
| Prior Period | Jun 2010 |
| Reported Value for Prior Period | -2.8 |
| Revised From | -2.6 |
| Next Release Date | Oct. 04. 10 |
| Next Release Time | 10:00 AM Eastern Time |
| Source | http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2010/09/pending_rise |
| 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. |