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Love Nest Boom Triggers U.S. Housing Surge in 1923
Washington April 12 demand for love nests leads to a housing boom with newlyweds leaving parents to set up homes. Four months of 1923 show residential building nearly 700 million dollars and contracts around 1.4 billion. Labor costs rise slightly as plans expand for 200 plus house designs from 2 000 to 3 000 dollar price range.
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Conternational News Wire
Washington, D. C
T International News Service
John M. Gries
Department’ At Commerce
United States
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Gries
Housing Division
Bureau of Standards
Small House Service Bureau
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover