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As interest rates drop, the real estate market continues its slow but steady recovery. Want proof? A [new report](https://www.realtor.com/research/sep-2024-data/) from [Realtor.com®](http://realtor.com/) found that the number of homes under contract in September increased by 3.5% year over year. That bump in pending sales might not seem huge, but it’s a big leap from August’s 0.3% gains.
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Home Sale Contracts Pick Up by 3.5%—Signaling a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Sellers and ‘Optimism’ for Buyers
Julie Gerstein
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As interest rates drop, the real estate market continues its slow but steady recovery. Want proof? A [new report](https://www.realtor.com/research/sep-2024-data/) from [Realtor.com®](http://realtor.com/) found that the number of homes under contract in September increased by 3.5% year over year. That bump in pending sales might not seem huge, but it’s a big leap from August’s 0.3% gains.
