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Opendoor Edges Higher After Hours on Rise in Pending Home Sales

Stronger pending-home-sales figures point to buyer interest supportive of Opendoor’s model.

Overview

  • Opendoor shares rose 2.11% in after-hours trading to $5.56, extending a regular-session gain.
  • Volume hit 77.04 million shares, more than double the 36.19 million average, reflecting heavy activity alongside 14.4% short interest.
  • New National Association of Realtors data showed pending home sales rose 1.5% month over month in March, signaling pent-up demand.
  • The company’s market cap stands near $5.22 billion, with a 12‑month gain of about 486% and a relative strength index near 62.
  • As a digital home buyer and seller, Opendoor benefits when contract signings increase, though high mortgage rates can still hold back many first-time buyers.