| Economic Event | Pending Home Sales |
| Units | Percentage Change from Previous Period |
| Current Period | Mar 2013 |
| Release Date | Apr. 29. 13 |
| Reported | 1.5 |
| Consensus for Current Period | 0.7 |
| Number of Forecasts | |
| Economic Surprise | 0.8 ( 114.29 % ) |
| Prior Period | Feb 2013 |
| Reported Value for Prior Period | -0.4 |
| Revised From | |
| Next Release Date | May. 30. 13 |
| Next Release Time | 10:00 AM Eastern Time |
| Source | http://www.realtor.org/news-releases/2013/04/march-pending-home-sales-improve-but-overall-pace-leveling |
| 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. |