Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade

More than 16% of signed contracts on homes in December were cancelled, as consumers face continued uncertainty in the economy and rising inventory.

# Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade More than 16% of signed contracts on homes in December were cancelled, as consumers face continued uncertainty in the economy and rising inventory. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/27/homebuyers-backing-out-of-deals.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*