The officials of the two countries have signed a new grain sales contract, extending a recently expired accord. .

两国官员已签署了一份新的粮食销售合同，从而延长了最近到期的一项协定。

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Unlike existing home sales, new home sales count as soon as a contract is signed.

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That was significant since existing home sales are not counted when a contract is signed, but when the closing on the property takes place, which is typically 30 to 60 days after the signing of a contract.

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Pending home sales represent pending sales of existing homes where a contract has been signed but the transaction has officially not been closed yet.

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