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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
6
Builders face high costs with no prospect of price drops as sentiment shifts against delaying construction. The message stresses current urgency to begin projects despite elevated materials and labor prices.
Despite high construction costs, builders encounter unusual demand for houses. The demand pushes up interest and value prospects, with buyers seeking ready housing options and developers aiming for solid yields amid rising costs.
Advice urges starting home construction early to finish by fall before cold weather. Highlights rising material costs, risks of delays, and easier occupancy or leasing if ready before winter. warns against waiting for price drops. Encourage prompt action to avoid higher costs and extended rent.
A call to property owners with unimproved land to begin construction of new houses immediately. Use idle funds to erect homes and have them ready for occupancy before cold weather arrives.
A demand surge requires immediate action to provide residences in the city or residents will be forced to seek housing in other towns. Builders and officials are urged to plan for rapid construction to accommodate prospective settlers and stabilize local living conditions.
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