Sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose in September to the highest level in a year, adding to signs that residential real estate will be a plus for the economy.

Contracts to purchase previously owned homes declined in August as tighter credit and limited wage growth weigh on potential buyers.

New-home sales in the U.S. surged in August to the highest level in more than six years, a sign that the housing recovery is making progress.

Purchases of previously owned U.S. homes declined in August for the first time in five months as investors retreated from the market.

Contracts to purchase previously owned homes rose more than forecast in July, a sign of renewed momentum in residential real estate.

New-home sales in the U.S. fell unexpectedly in July for the second month as the housing recovery makes only fitful progress.

Purchases of previously owned U.S. homes rose in July to a 10-month high as low borrowing costs and an increase in inventory drew buyers.

The index of pending home sales declined 1.1 % in June after rising 6% in May, figures from the National Association of Realtors showed.

Sales of previously owned U.S. homes climbed in June to an eight-month high as more listings helped prices cool, luring buyers into the market.

The number of contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes jumped in May by the most in more than four years, a sign the residential-real estate market is rebounding after a slow start to the year.