Definition of "single-family" [single-family]

• Relating to or being a dwelling designed for one family only: a single-family home; single-family occupancy. (adjective)

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• "And he wanted to exempt single-family, owner-occupied housing if it was sold by the owner and not through a broker."
• "Fannie Mae said 47% of its new single-family book of business includes loans bought or guaranteed since the start of 2009."
• "The single-family foreclosure rate of 1.2% on an annualized basis was less than the 1.52% from a year ago."