Kenneth G Brown and Wire Farm Open Real Estate Firm
Kenneth G Brown and his wife Margery announce a new real estate agency at 6 Dalton Ave after Brown’s three years with Capital Realty. The firm plans a real estate investments division for the Brobell Realty Trust, which Brown formed with Douglas Campbell and owns 34 rental units after recent parcel acquisitions. Brown, from Ilion NY, has 14 years with Metropolitan Life and is active in Berkshire Real Estate Exchange and Pittsfield Center Lions Club. The couple, with four children, previously worked with Capital Realty and Margery recently earned her real estate license.
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Kenneth G. Brown
Maryland Ave
Capital Realty
Margery
Dalton Ave
Brown
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Pittsfield
Margery Kliskey
Gardner
Brobell Realty Trust
Douglas Campbell
Brown Street
France Terrace
Ilion
N.Y
Metropolitan
Berkshire Real Estate Exchange
Pittsfield Center
Lions Club
More Permits Being Issued For Apartments
A study from Advanced Mortgage Corp. shows apartment permits will surpass housing permits this year, with 48 percent of U.S. permits in the first quarter and 70 percent in the five largest markets. Census data also hint at lower home buying intentions, while lenders favor apartment financing for higher yields. Backless garden benches offer a simple weekend project using 2 by 4 lumber.
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Advanced Mortgage Corp
U.S
AMC
Census Bureau
Affordable low picket fence design for budget homes
The House Doctor offers a cost cutting plan using 2 by 4 posts and 1 by 2 furving strips with painted pickets. Advice covers setting posts in concrete or skipping concrete, spacing posts at 8 to 10 feet, nailing blocks for supports, and water tight tips on staining and maintenance.
FHA VA Rate Increases Expected
New York reports last week saw a prime rate rise by the largest margin in 25 years, the fifth since December, with bankers noting the move will isolate the prime rate from other loan costs. Washington observers predicted FHA and VA rates could rise as early as this week, with 1 percent most cited and speculation about a discount rate increase tied to the prime move.
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New York
FHA
Washington
Greyhound to Build Hartford Terminal at Church and High
Greyhound Lines East plans a half million dollar transportation center in Hartford on the southwest corner of Church and High streets. The remodeled two story building will feature six offstreet loading docks and parking for package express service. Construction starts this fall with move in scheduled for early next year.
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Hartford
Conn
Greyhound Lines East
Connecticut
Greyhound
Anderson-Litthe
Church and High Streets
Cado and Bienick Associates
West Springfield
Mass
Federal Reserve Discount Rates Stated
The Federal Reserve System outlines the money it lends to member banks. It notes a discount rate of 6 percent and a 2 1/2 percent gap between the two rates, said to be among the largest in history.
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Federal Reserve System
Home Builders Seek More Lumber From Forests
The National Association of Home Builders urged Congress to boost mature timber harvest to meet housing demand. They noted forests hold over half of saw timber but yield about one third of logs for lumber and plywood. NAHB asked Forest Service to reinvest revenues to expand roads and intensive silviculture.
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National Association of Home Builders
Congress
NAHB
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service
Edward Clift
Senate
Commercial Rentals To Climb
Commercial property rents are set to rise in 1969 as surplus space wanes and construction costs taxes and maintenance push rates higher. NAREB president Owen E Hall notes continued high occupancy in prime and many secondary properties, with suburban expansion intensifying competition for space.
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Chicago
Owen E. Hall
Birmingham
Mich
National Institute of Real Estate Brokers
Nareb Department of Resoarch
Hall
NIREB
NAREB
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Wire Farm New Real Estate Firm
Joel Librizzi
Margery Brown
Herman Baum
C.A.B
T.H
W.E.C
Sidiwelen
Nate
the Register and Tribune Syndicate
Greyhound Lines
Berkshire
Roy C. Whitaker
Acrypolytene
North St
Berkshire Wallpaper & Paint Co
Kolmans
Kelly
Winkler
H. B. Smith
U.S. Carlin
Burnham
Dial
Mobil Heating Oil
KNAPP
Sn St
Poe
Fe Shik
Rk. A. Wilson
Master Electrician
Audrey
Dalton
Dettinger
Bilco
Redwood Finish Lumber
Dettinger Lumber Co., Inc
Warren Terrace
South St
Spadina Parkway
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