September's rate drop and increase in new listings led to October's increase in pending sales, but could rising rates in October hinder momentum? Affordability issues in swing states may have these voters more interested in Federal housing policies SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last month's home sellers not only listed their homes, but bought new ones and sent a surge of demand into the market this month, according to the Realtor.com® October Monthly Housing Report. The rise in new list ...