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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1947
Page
5
E McGovern FHA district director says converting existing structures into apartments is the quickest economical way to expand veteran housing under 1947 FHA program. Local lenders offer loans up to 5000 dollars for seven years with monthly repayments, often covered by rental income.
An advisory piece stresses choosing a neighborhood with high owner occupancy, similar home sizes, curving streets, and good utilities. It advocates walking distance to shops and schools, low through traffic, and tasteful landscaping. Zoning, enforcement, and accessible transit are highlighted as essential for affordable, stable home ownership.
George R. Rinker of the Civilian Production Administration district office urged applicants to provide accurate cost estimates for non housing construction projects. He dismissed claims of cheap builds noting a recent request for 80 cents per square foot would be impossible. He said the processing staff are experts and not to be hoodwinked by lowball figures.
Civilian Production Administration economists express qualified optimism for 1947 construction. Louis M. Dreves reports potential a 50 percent dollar rise in public and private new construction to about 15 billion, with total activity reaching 20 to 22 billion including maintenance. Private residential building may total 6 billion, while public utilities and nonresidential work drive gains.
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