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New U.S. home construction declined for a fourth-straight month in December, wrapping up a disappointing year for an industry that saw annual housing starts fall for the first time since 2009.

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Gen Zers and millennials want to "test drive" potential long-term living arrangements and neighborhoods, Javelin Strategy and Research found in a recent survey.

Fannie Mae has selected five organizations to share in a $5 million pilot program aimed at expanding and promoting affordable housing and Black homeownership.

Both government and conventional activity have picked up to start the year, as higher conforming amounts came into effect.

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Issuances decreased over 10% annually, while at the same time, builders are still seeing shortages of many materials, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Single-family property values during the year's final three months rose 9.2% year-over-year, but that bump fell below the 13.1% annual rise in the prior quarter.

The value of New York City's 1.1 million properties is projected to rise 6.1% for the next fiscal year, boosted by single-family home prices.

The most attractive cities this year count more homes selling under their listing price rather than over it.