Recycled Buildings Gain Life as Homes and Eateries
James M. Woodard reports on the growing trend of recycling abandoned structures into homes and restaurants. He notes railroad depots and fire stations repurposed into thriving businesses, the Wisconsin schoolhouse turned residence with a $15,000 value, and the market for former schools selling at $100 to $4,000. Canadian land limits rise as Americans own significant acreage prompting tighter rules.
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James M. Woodard
Copley News Service
Wisconsin
Department of Education
Canada
Roof replacements surge as homes age in United States
About 3 million existing U S homes will have new roofs in 1972, says Joseph G Hall of GAF Corp. The replacement rate doubles a decade ago, reflecting many houses built in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Asphalt shingle roofs typically last about 20 years depending on weather.
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New York
UPI
U.S
Joseph G.hall
GAF Corp
Hall
United States
Scottsdale
National Geographic Society
Forum
Europe
Housing forecast for 1972 and decline expected in 1973
Nathaniel H. Rogg of the National Association of Home Builders predicts U.S. housing production will reach 2.25 to 2.3 million units in 1972 but decline entering 1973. Speaking in Madrid, he cites private enterprise and government cooperation and notes growing mortgage funding constraints amid inflation.
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Nathaniel H. Rogg
National Association of Home Builders
Roge
U.S
Madrid
Rogg
Spain
Condominiums Come to Rome and Scottsdale in Boom
Ancient Rome and modern Scottsdale both embrace multi unit living with private ownership and shared management. Real estate predicts 1972 will see 235000 new condominiums, a major rise from last year, with prices often exceeding 100000 and amenities like golf and beaches attracting buyers and investors alike.
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Beit
America
Home builders start 936 Valley houses
Home builders started 936 subdivision dwellings in October in metropolitan Phoenix. The breakdown includes 783 single family residences and 153 patio homes and townhouses across 144 subdivisions. Ten month totals show 13,447 starts with 9,863 single family and 3,584 patio homes. In October district totals list West Phoenix 299 single family and Tempe Mesa 218, with East Phoenix 266. Patio homes and townhouses show West Phoenix 0, East Phoenix 85, Tempe Mesa 68.
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Phoenix
Richard E. Mettler
Home Builders Association of
Central Arizona
Mettler
West Phoenix
East Phoenix
Scottsdale
Tempe-Mesa
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Jerry McElfresh
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Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
E. Earl Or
Arizona
Ariz
Progress
Mergher
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Arizona Newspapers Association
Ated Pegg
Avettabe
Ray Conn
3ASIC
Arizona School OF Real Estate, Inc
E. Indian School
Ancient
Rome
Actingback Acres
Home Builders
Valley Houses
Mehagian
San Juan
A Republic Development, Inc. Project
Laguna San
Juan
Hayden Rd
Jackrabbit
Camelback Rd
Chaparral Road
Hayden Road
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Verend
Perea
Investment Trust and Insurance
Gompeny
Coastal States Life Insurance Company
East Thomas Road
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Elgose
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