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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1964

Page

12

Selecting a Good Vacation Area for a Second Home

Thousands of young couples are buying vacation homes, renting them out in summer to cover upkeep, or selling at a profit. Start by choosing a reachable, affordable site often owned by the U S Forest Service. Check water, utilities, sewage, rock land, stores, and road access before buying. Use a good attorney for title work and consider pre cutting and plywood to cut costs.

Construction Research Bureau National Clearing Wase Bureau U.S. Forest Service

Doc's Appliance Service Center Opens in Pittsfield

Grover L. Gray of 163 Lebano Avenue opens Doc's Appliance Service Center at 183 Wahconah Street to service all types of electrical appliances except televisions. The 24 hour emergency service truck uses two way radio. Gray has 12 years local experience and five years as an exclusive service man for area stores.

Grover L. Gray Lebanon Ave Wahconah St Doc Mr. Gray Carr Hardware Dalton Appliance Pittsfield Coyne Electronic Institute Chicago Army Navy Patrica Ann Fuller

How Much Money Should You Pay For a House

Advice for couples on buying a home tied to family income. It discusses down payment size and affordable price ranges, noting experts say housing costs should align with about 20 percent of annual income and that the ideal price is roughly two to four times yearly income. It also mentions variability by income level and the builder’s role in financing.

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