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The Times Herald Record

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1973

Page

6

Housing slump may herald industry's worst recession

The housing sector faces a deep recession with high mortgage rates and energy shortages. Builders slash starts, unemployment climbs, and fuel constraints threaten materials and heating costs. Industry leaders warn the decline could be severe, with a hoped pickup later in the year unlikely to fully avert a downturn.

TERRY P_ BROWN Chicago Djons Althoush Michael Sumichrast National Association of Home Builders Savings Kenneth J. Thygerson U.S. League of Savings Associations Gerhard R. Andlinger Levitt & Sons Inc

High down payments keep housing market tight area wide

Bankers report down payments around 25 to 35 percent with interest near six percent for home loans. Realtors note some relief from summer but demand remains weak as money tightens and housing starts fall in the Northeast.

Peter Schoenberg Charles M. Stare New York Sz Boards, Inc Area Real Estete EJ. Wilkins Wilkins Middletown Elizabeth Gretsch Orange County Jerry Brody Bar- Q Reaity Brody Irma Glass Landmark Real Estate Moncicello Kenneth Abt First Federal Savings and Loan Assn Howard Diver Middletown Savings Bank Albert J. Juliana Orange County Trust Co Ellenville Savings Bank David Freer Freer National Association of Homebuilders Washington Robert Sheehan Association Sheehan

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