Cancelled home sales  dipped at the start of 2026, showcasing market resilience as buyers stuck to their purchasing plans in the face of  growing economic uncertainty . In February, the share of failed home sales stood at 7.2%, down from 7.4% a year ago and lower than January’s 7.6%, signaling stability, according to the latest  Realtor.com® monthly housing market trends report . This comes as  pending home sales , which are listings under contract and in the final stages of closing, climbed 4.