US housing starts drop unexpectedly on multifamily projects

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BREAKING — National Mortgage News reports that U.S. housing starts fell unexpectedly, with the decline driven by a pullback in multifamily projects even as single-family construction posted a modest gain. The broader residential market continues to face headwinds, leaving builders and buyers navigating an environment where financing costs have climbed and project timelines have grown less certain.

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