Public hearings on land sale practices seek buyer protection
James M Woodard reports that HUD Interstate Land Sales office will hold hearings nationwide this month addressing fraud in land development sales. Experts note most developers are reputable, but tougher federal rules and longer cooling off periods aim to curb abuses while seminars explore profitable development packages.
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Protectionists threaten wood industry jobs in push for reserves
Paul F. Ehinger, chairman of the American Plywood Association, warned that locking up 5 million more acres of forest would cost about 15,000 jobs and 856 million dollars in revenue. He criticized conservation bias in the media and urged action to protect industry livelihoods. A Los Angeles housing consultant urged talks with home builders over plywood price hikes.
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Factory homes gain ground as states adopt codes
The article notes rising state action recognizing manufactured housing as a national movement. Several states set single statewide codes or link factory builds to HUD standards, with about 20 more considering similar measures. Spokesmen say progress is slowed by restrictive inspection and zoning rules that raise costs and complexity.
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NAHB survey signals continued housing boom into 1973
The National Association of Home Builders reports a record 2,084,000 homes and apartments completed in 1971 and forecasts a two‑million unit level for 1973. The Builders' Economic Council survey of about 1200 members from NAHB's 62,000 adds that firms plan higher output this year versus 1971.
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