Weaver Sees Hurdles In Public Housing Sales
Federal Housing Administrator Robert C. Weaver warned that selling public housing to tenants faces many problems. He suggested a private sales program for low income families and cited the need for new housing, fair pricing, financing, and continuation of tax exempt status.
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Robert C. Weaver
Weaver
HHFA Calls Off Good Design Competition
The Housing and Home Finance Agency has canceled this year’s awards program for superior design in federally funded housing. Administrator Robert C. Weaver noted high quality in 1964 and said the agency aims to preserve that standard for future programs. A year-end appraisal will review prospects for next competition.
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Housing and Home Finance Agency
HHFA
Robert C. Weaver
Plan Bath Carefully Before Building
The Plumbing Heating Cooling Information Bureau urges careful bathroom planning before buying or upgrading a home. Consider household size ages sexes and needs for tubs or showers. Realistic traffic estimates prevent overcrowding and delays and most buyers want additional baths. Twin lavatories are advised for busy mornings and a vanity in the bedroom aids private grooming.
Protecting Heavy Investments With Special Servicing
Burnham Van Service outlines steps to protect large appliances during moves. Prepare stoves refrigerators freezers and laundry units by coordinating with power and gas companies for disconnection and reconnection and arranging servicing to avoid mechanical damage during transit.
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B. Leroy Burnham
Burnham van Service
Interstate Movers
Baseboard Heating Lets Furniture Stay Free in Any Room
Baseboard heating units, made to order, let homeowners rearrange furniture without obstruction. Hydronic baseboards replace radiators and integrate with walls, enabling wall-to-wall carpeting and unobstructed floor space. Radiant and radiant-convector types offer different heat delivery, with radiant-convector often preferred for homes with glass exterior and more heat per foot. The system heats evenly from floor to ceiling, benefiting households with children.
Wording agreed for real estate notation in sales contracts
The National Association of Real Estate Boards and American Bar Association officials announced a jointly approved notation for all standard sales agreements. Co chairs Clarence M. Turrey and Warren Resh said the bold legend reinforces the binding nature of real estate contracts and advises seeking competent guidance on all aspects of a transaction.
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NAREB
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Clarence M. Turrey
St. Louis
National Conference of Lawyers and Realtors
Turley
Warren Resh
Madison
Wis
ABA
Wayland Cedar
Quist
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