Town house living gains traction in single family clusters
Don Campbell notes town houses blend apartment style maintenance with private homes. Four unit under one roof FHA approved, well priced with modest down payment. resale value strong and easier to move than high rise condos. Neighbors’ upkeep worries are mitigated by developer maintenance and standard common standards. Campbell welcomes letters but cannot respond personally.
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Builders See Dip In New Homes
Builders report total housing starts may dip about 3 percent from 1,540,000 in 1968. Single family sales are seen down 4 percent while rental apartment units rise 3 percent. Findings released at a news conference with NAHB President Eugene A. Gulledge.
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Builders’ Economic Council
National Association of Home Builders
NAHB
Eugene A. Gulledge
Inflation Fight Moves By Eastbay Builders In DC
Representatives of the Associated Home Builders of the Greater Eastbay joined about 1,500 builders in Washington to press for inflation relief and more mortgage funds. They urged repeal of the 7 percent investment tax credit, renewal of a tax surcharge, and a $750 tax exclusion on thrift deposits. The group backed timber supply legislation, removal of lumber tariffs, higher FHA mortgage limits to 40 000, reduced insurance premiums, and flexible HUD rates. They urged uniform building codes for federal housing aid and state action aligning with model standards.
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Associated Home Builders
Greater Eastbay
Washington, D. C
National Association of Home Builders
Ken Hofmann
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Masud Mehran
Sunset Homes
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NAHB
Dean Morrison
Rainier Construction
Morrison Homes
Oakland
Nahb Research Foundation
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David Kennedy
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Tal
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Love seats return to homes as compact living trends rise
In High Point North Carolina UPI reports love seats are making a comeback not for romance but due to smaller rooms and a shift toward intimate conversation groups. Manufacturers note orders have surged with two love seats or a love seat plus two chairs forming ideal social setups as larger sofas limit conversation and room usage.
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High Point
N.C
UPI
Gilliam Furniture Co
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