Builders Have Ideas About Interest Rates
Washington reports the National Association of Home Builders argues against higher FHA and VA mortgage rates. They propose passing points to buyers by adding them to loan amounts, not down payments, to lower long term costs. Government officials counter this would inflate mortgage values and undermine Congress rate limits.
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His and Hers Bathtubs Capture Paris Luxury Design
Paris designer Michel de Lacour offers twin pink and yellow marble baths priced around 3600 dollars a pair, promoted as a statement of togetherness. He stocks 25 faucet styles including amethyst and pink quartz, counts stars like Curt Jurgens among clients, and says bathrooms should be visible parts of the home. He notes a bathroom for the Shah of Iran with marble sinks and gold fixtures as a high point, while stressing that gold resists humidity. In Denver, Feisty Lady, a 23 year old quarter horse, bore twin colts sired by a 2 year old Arabian stallion at Joe Marcus Ranch.
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Churches and Realtors Clash Over Fair Housing Accord
Washington report on a proposed accord between the National Association of Real Estate Boards and four religious groups including Catholic, Protestant and Jewish bodies. Churches rejected the plan after learning a realtor letter urged adoption, arguing the accord would not meaningfully curb housing discrimination and could undermine support for fair housing laws.
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National Catholic Welfare Council
National Council of Churches of Christ
United States
Synagogue Council of America
National Association of Evangelicals
Furniture Talks In Many Accents Reflects Eclectic Decor
Chicago report notes Mary Ann Wills promotes eclectic 1966 decorating using Spanish Danish Florentine Roman and English pieces. Examples include Early American banjo clock a Mediterranean Barcelona ensemble and a Sevill e mirror. Los Angeles item: May Reichman excused from jury duty as her son deputy district attorney works the case.
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