US newly pending home listings fall 16.8% in October, largest annual drop since 2023, Zillow says
- Zillow's October 2026 Market Report showed newly pending U.S. home listings fell 16.8% annually, the steepest decline since August 2023.
- Existing home sales dropped 8.7% year over year to 304,105.
- Mortgage rates averaged 7.33%, up from 6.86% in September.
- The typical monthly mortgage payment rose 12.8% annually to $2,004, assuming 20% down, excluding taxes and insurance.
- Annual rent growth accelerated to 2.9%, its strongest pace in 19 months.
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