Pending Home Sales Rise Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69e78d4e-2190-83e8-8c07-c37ee1a4b342-4" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Pending home sales rose in March, even as mortgage rates moved higher and gas prices climbed. In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest housing data from Realtor.com and the National Association of Realtors, including what stronger contract activity could mean for spring closings. She also covers rising inventory, falling list prices, regional market shifts, and why the South may be best positioned for growth in 2026. If you're a real estate investor watching rates, demand, and opportunity this spring, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 📈 Visit www.Newsforinvestors.com to learn more   Source: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/pending-home-sales-index-nar-march-2026/