Rising mortgage payments push down pending sales in October

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Scotsman Guide reports that Zillow data shows a sharp pullback in homebuying activity last month, with rising mortgage payments pushing down pending sales in October. The pullback reflects how payment shock is reshaping buyer behavior at the contract stage, not just at initial search.

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