Groundwork (+)
Architecture billing index: 51.9, up from 48.8 in April
New projects inquiry index: 61.5, up from 60.1 in April
Source: American Institute of Architects

Single-family permits: +2.6 percent
Multi-family permits: +26.0 percent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Sales (+)
Existing Home Sales
+5.1 percent from April 2015
+9.2 percent from May 2014

Regional Breakdown
+11.3% - Northwest
+4.1% - Midwest
+4.3% - South
+4.3% - West
Source: National Association of Realtors

New Home Sales
+2.2 percent from April 2015
+19.5 percent from May 2014

Regional Breakdown
-5.7% - Midwest
-4.3% - South
+13.1% - West
+87.5% - Northeast
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Construction (-)
Single-family housing starts: -5.4 percent
Multi-family housing starts: -18.5 percent

Regional Breakdown Combined
-26.5% - Northwest
-12.5% - West
-10.2% - Midwest
-5.0% - South
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

''Solid sales gains were seen throughout the country in May as more homeowners listed their homes for sale and therefore provided greater choices for buyers. However, overall supply still remains tight, homes are selling fast and price growth in many markets continues to teeter at or near double-digit appreciation. Without solid gains in new home construction, prices will likely stay elevated.'' - Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors chief economist