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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1976
Page
5
James M. Woodard explains how modern proposals aim to restrict land use by property owners, contrasting with early U S practice of granting settlers absolute title and decision rights. The piece outlines rising concerns that new laws would curb private control over land.
The text notes proposed federal zoning influence and a national building code, plus Clean Air Act amendments requiring EPA pre permits for parking facilities and limits on topsoil removal. Real estate leaders call these moves unfair, while auto industry cleanup extensions shift burden from Detroit. It also mentions a Justice Department suit against appraisal and mortgage groups for alleged Fair Housing Act violations and reports mobile home sales rising about 30 percent.
The National Association of Realtors reports about 180 billion dollars will fund more than 4 million home purchases in 1976. Of that total 125 billion targets 3 million existing units, while 55 billion covers just over 1.1 million new homes. Existing homes attract buyers due to price, location, and selection.
Arthur Tonsmeire Jr of the National Savings and Loan League says fixed rate mortgages subsidize older homeowners, while 4.5 percent 15 year loans spell burdens for new buyers paying 9 to 9.5 percent. He supports regulatory changes and a Savings and Loan Commission for Change to spur innovation and curb credit crunches.
A couple learns not to dip into wedding cash, advises saving in bonds or a joint account, and sets a household goal. They emphasize frugality, refurbishing cast-offs, and visiting housing options while building a starter home over time.
IREM based on 3,700 buildings in 144 cities reports higher income and rents for 1975 but much larger operating costs. Heating fuel costs jumped 97.7 percent 1973–75, utilities up 47.7 percent. payroll up 14.5 percent, maintenance 26 percent. Vacancies rose only in large 25+ unit low rises by 10.7 percent. overall net operating income per room up 2 percent while NOI as a share of gross income fell 2.5 percent.
Investors Mortgage Insurance Co. researcher notes rising single women buyers in Arizona. From 1974 to 1976 the share of female mortgage applicants grew from 1 in 32 to 1 in 15. Women shoppers, mostly 25 to 31, increasingly pursue condos or single family homes with strong price gains and renovation willingness.
HUD secretary Carla Hills says programs to subsidize rentals rehabilitate existing housing and subsidize modest mortgages are showing results though not dramatic. She cites reuse and rehabilitation as central, with Section 8 and CD block grants guiding the shift from new construction to upgrading existing stock.
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