perked up

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Pending home sales, a data point that measures homes that go under contract well before the sale closes, perked up in April, rising 3.2% from the year prior, according to the National Association of Realtors.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Kelly, her head ever in her finances, perked up and said she was familiar with the asset-management company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

A lady in a pink track suit and matching headphones next to me perked up, probably wondering if some meme-worthy security meltdown was about to unfold.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Home purchase loan applications measured by the Mortgage Bankers Association perked up last week, while agents told Barron’s that buyer interest is picking up earlier in the season than it typically does.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Needless to say, the announcement of a field trip to Medieval Times perked up everyone’s interest.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers