Pending home sales hit highest level since 2022, Redfin says

Demand is outpacing supply as pending sales climb in all but 3 major metros.

INMAN Article, May 14, 2026

– U.S. pending home sales rose 9.6 percent year over year, reaching their highest level since September 2022, according to Redfin.

– The increase in pending home sales is attributed to factors such as an improving job market and declining mortgage rates, as noted by Redfin.

– Redfin’s head of economics research, Chen Zhao, warns that the increase in buyers may lead to more competition, bidding wars, and higher prices, making it harder for buyers to secure a home.


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