Homeownership Costs Rise Amid Mortgage Rate Shifts in 1969
A nationwide Homequity survey shows a 12 percent rise in home sale prices and mortgage costs, with rates increasing from 7.14 to about 8 percent by year end. FHA ceilings and points influence affordability, while buyers seek 3 to 4 bedroom homes under 35,000 dollars as resale prices climb nationwide.
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Homequity, Inc
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Homerice
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Pennsylvania
Southeast
Midwest
New England
mid-Atlantic States
Mrs. de Lima
Late TV Mount for Bedside Viewing
A corner bedroom setup lets you mount a portable TV at any height on built in shelving. Use heavy duty standards for safety and place the antenna nearby. A remote control switch enables changing programs without rising, while lower shelves hold books clocks or music gear.
Dream House Prices Jumping Fast in Nationwide Study
New York NICB report shows the average American home cost about 425 000 years ago but nearly 330 000 today. Prof. Peter Cassimatis of Fairleigh Dickinson notes 15 20 percent price hikes in single family housing, double the consumer price index, risking 1968 housing goals. Rising costs low labor productivity and few large firms limit R D to drive economies.
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New York
National Industrial Conference Board
NICB
Peter Cassimatis
Fairleigh-Dickinson University
Fuel Saving Tips Cut Heating Costs
Practical advice from the Plumbing Heating Cooling Information Bureau on lowering heating bills. Set back thermostats nightly, close doors to keep rooms warm, and ensure attached garages remain closed. Use a clock thermostat to auto adjust temperatures, have systems checked for efficiency, and hire trained technicians only for servicing to avoid safety risks.
Not for Teen-Agers The House Doctor advice column
Readers seek do it yourself guidance on building a telephone niche, wall framing, and trim. The column covers locating studs, cutting plaster, nailing the niche, and painting before installation. Other notes discuss insect identification, toilet tank repair basics, and wood finishing references.
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Harper & Row
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