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Housing starts end 2024 on an up note

WASHINGTON — The National Association of Home Builders is reporting that housing starts in 2024 ended on an "up note."The association representing more than 140,000 members said the positive results were fueled by solid demand, single-family construction moved higher in December despite several headwinds facing the industry, including high mortgage rates, elevated financing costs for builders and a lack of buildable lots.