Home sales fell for the third consecutive month in April as rising mortgage rates and affordability challenges pushed many would-be home buyers out of the market. Still, prices continued to climb, reaching an all-time high, CNN reports. Read more

Despite rising prices and limited stock, customer satisfaction with home improvement retailers has never been higher. Read more

U.S. retail sales rose strongly in April as consumers spent more on motor vehicles amid an improvement in supply and increased spending at restaurants, providing a powerful boost to the economy at the start of Q2, Reuters reports. Read more