Pending home sales drop sharply in December, dampening 2026 outlook

There were just 1.18 million homes on the market in December, down 9% from November, and matching the lowest inventory level of 2025.

# Pending home sales drop sharply in December, dampening 2026 outlook There were just 1.18 million homes on the market in December, down 9% from November, and matching the lowest inventory level of 2025. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/21/pending-home-sales-december-drop-sharply.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*