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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1965
Page
10
Ted Breach housing authority for Allied Chemical's Harrett division outlines ten steps to a quick, profitable sale. Improve exterior, doors, stairs, roof, plumbing, and heating. have all facts ready. highlight kitchen and living features. list hidden pluses. allow buyers privacy. keep repairs practical.
Single control faucets are praised for one handed operation and safe use. They feature a single moving part, minimal metal contact, and extensive testing before release. The lever shows the temperature before activation, reducing scald risk. Popular in new and remodeling projects with 40 percent replacement in older homes.
The American Institute of Architects argues that lightening the housewife’s burden is a key goal of design. A noted architect says we are the first society without slaves or servants and good design can ease her load. Functional planning matters more than a miniature Williamsburg interior. The washer dryer should be near the kitchen, within 20 feet, and children should move from kitchen or playroom to bedrooms without crossing the living room. Cars and refrigerators should be 20 to 30 feet apart, with minimal partitions and stairs.
The April Outlook for Consumer Demand from the University of Michigan shows a rise in the consumer sentiment index to 101.5, the highest since 1956, with 63 percent of higher income families and 55 percent of all families saying now is a good time to buy houses or a new home. Intentions to purchase new homes rose to 8.2 percent from 7.9 percent, and near term business confidence is at its strongest in 15 years.
Washington based experts gather to study Federal Housing Administration multifamily processing to streamline insurability decisions and information gathering. NAHB appoints Walter K. Winchester as chair. the effort mirrors the Hartford plan to speed up single family processing.
New York based Factory magazine reports that tax incentives liberalized building rules highway access and proximity to colleges drive plant relocations to suburbs. Among 1500 plants surveyed 30 won 1964 Top Ten awards for planning and production facility excellence with extensive on site landscaping elevated interiors and safety measures including 100 percent sprinkler coverage and on site medical care. facilities total more than 12 billion invested and over 500000 jobs across 34 states.
Federal Home Loan Bank Board survey shows conventional loan rates near 5.79 percent for new homes and 5.93 percent for existing homes in February. Maturities lengthened slightly to 24.9 years for new homes and 20.3 years for existing homes, while down payments stayed at 26 percent for new homes and rose to 27.4 percent for existing homes.
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Information Bureau reviews 1965 gains in hydronic heating and new electrohydronics, noting compact boilers, improved heat distributors, and rating standards to ensure performance. It highlights applicability to new and existing homes, with modernization and expert contractor guidance emphasized.
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