| Economic Event | Pending Home Sales |
| Units | Percentage Change from Previous Period |
| Current Period | Sep 2012 |
| Release Date | Oct. 25. 12 |
| Reported | 0.3 |
| Consensus for Current Period | 3 |
| Number of Forecasts | 1 |
| Economic Surprise | -2.7 ( -90.00 % ) |
| Prior Period | Aug 2012 |
| Reported Value for Prior Period | -2.6 |
| Revised From | |
| Next Release Date | Nov. 29. 12 |
| Next Release Time | 10:00 AM Eastern Time |
| Source | http://www.realtor.org/news-releases/2012/10/september-pending-home-sales-show-slight-improvement |
| 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. |