U.S. new home sales post third straight monthly decline
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly fell in December, likely held down by a shortage of more affordable homes, but the overall housing market remains supported by lower mortgage rates.The report from the Commerce Department on Monday, which also showed downward revisions to sales for the prior three months, bucked a recent streak of fairly strong housing data. The strength in housing after it slumped in 2018 and through the first half of 2019 could help to..