Sales of previously owned homes unexpectedly climbed in June to the highest level in more than nine years, giving a boost to residential real estate as it approached the end of its busy selling season.

Sales at U.S. retailers rose more than forecast last month in a broad advance that shows consumers delivered for the economy in the second quarter.

Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell more than projected in May, a sign demand cooled after a robust start to the busiest selling season of the year, figures from the National Association of Realtors showed June 29 in Washington.

Sales of used Class 8 trucks in May fell by 10% year-over-year, ACT Research Co. reported.

Sales of previously owned homes climbed in May to the highest level in more than nine years, indicating that demand for residential real estate remains robust, National Association of Realtors data showed June 22.

Retail sales rose more than forecast in May, showing consumer spending will help boost economic growth in the second quarter.

Purchases of new homes in the United States surged in April to the highest level since the start of 2008, pointing to a robust spring selling season for builders.

Sales of previously owned homes increased in April to a three-month high, led by a surge in the Midwest and indicating further improvement in the housing market during the busy spring-selling season, National Association of Realtors data showed May 20.

Purchases of new homes in the United States unexpectedly declined in March for a third month, reflecting the weakest pace of demand in the West since July 2014.