Housing boom seen carrying into 1972 says builders head
John A. Stastny of the National Association of Home Builders predicts momentum from a 1971 record 2.1 million housing starts will continue into 1972. He cites a large backlog of permits, strong loan deposits, and anticipated inflation decline as key supports for ongoing production. He notes gains rely on tools and favorable economic conditions.
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Washington, D.C
John A. Stastny
National Association of Home Builders
Stastny
Mayan Design Inspires New Arizona Apartments
David R. Johns develops The Maya Apartments on 14 acres at 7625 E Camelback Rd featuring towering structures, stone sculpturing, pergolas, and 10 foot Mayan Toltec statues copied from ancient designs. Johns visited Chichen Itza Uxmal Coba Labna and Copan for ideas. the $6 million complex was built by William Lyon Development Co.
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Camelback Rd
The
William Lyon Development Co
E. Camelback Rd
David R. Johns
Mexico
Chichen-Itza
Uxmal
Coba
Labna
Copan
Honduras
Mortgage market offers wide choices amid lower rates
The National Association of Realtors boards reports in September a broad mortgage market with rates generally 7.5 to 8 percent for existing homes and ample funds. Mortgage options include long term low equity conventional loans with private mortgage insurance, expanding for buyers.
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Eugene Carlson Washington
UPI
National Association of Real Estates Boards
NAREB
Nixon
Martini
Population shifts toward seas draw housing changes coastward
Population trends from last decennial census show about half of U S residents live within 50 miles of coastal seas or the Great Lakes. California led growth with 4.2 million, Florida Illinois Michigan New Jersey New York and Texas also posting gains. The shift fuels new housing concepts from condominiums to planned coastal cities using modern computer planning.
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James M. Woodard
Copley
Sea
Great Lakes
United States
Conrad Taeuber
Bureau of Census
California
Florida
Ilinois
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Texas
Villa del Oro townhouses mark Scottsdale Road opening
Grand opening planned for Villa del Oro on Scottsdale Road south of McDowell built by Curtis and Saggan with homes starting at 48 500 sold through Russ Lyon Realty. Also noted are ASU construction contracts worth over 2 5 million and Stagg Bilt plans for up to 200 low cost homes across Arizona.
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Villa del Oro
Scottsdale Road
McDowell
Curtis and Saggan
Russ Lyon Realty
Stagg-Bilt Homes, Inc
Arizona
Cottonwood
Coolidge
Isa Grande
Sierra Vista
Yuma
Flagstaff
Swiss style Payson resort nears development milestone
Switzerland in Arizona, a Swiss styled resort near Payson developed by Bern ie Swartwood’s First National Land Co, has sold over 500 lots since 1968 and more than 200 buyers built homes. The plan mandates Swiss architecture for all structures and enclosures within 18 months.
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Switzerland
Arizona
Payson
Scottsdale
Bernie Swartwood
First National Land Co
Craftsman’s Court
Sears
Swartwood
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Catherine Martini
Federal Reserve
J.M. Woodard
P.O
Santa Barbara
Calif
Seth Southhard
E. Orange Blossom Lane
Hal Rich Realty
N. Scottsdale Rd
Ohio Realtor
Southard
Cleveland’Real Estate Board
Exclusive Listing’ Exchange In
Cleveland
Arizona Board of Regents
Arizona State University
Arnold Construction Co
Phoenix
Communication Arts
Deem Construction Co
Solana
Thomas Rd
Hallcraft, Inc
General Electric
Fortune Magazine
Camelback Mountain
Arizona School of Real Estate, Inc
E. Indian School Rd
19Th Ave
Howard Benson
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Real Estate Board
Henry Gruenemeier
Gruenemeier Realty
Loyal Starcup
Starcup Realty, Inc
Pall
North Scottsdale RD
American Thrift
Broadway Plaza
E. Broadway
Tempe
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