Mobile Homes Sales Rise Seen for 1970
Detroit report shows MHMA predicts a 25 percent rise in 1970 shipments to about 475000 homes fully furnished at an average price near 5000 dollars. John M. Martin cites factors like GNP growth and housing trends. 1969 shipments around 400000. Federal and local zoning and financing actions could push 1970 higher.
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Detroit
Mich
John M. Martin
Mobile Home Manufacturers Association
MHMA
Cobo Hall
Martin
Chicago
Elrick & Savidge
Include Closet When Converting Attic Space
An attic addition feature may include an extra large cedar lined closet for out of season storage. Cedar lining helps moth repellent, keeps garments fresh, and eliminates musty odors from poor air circulation. Lining costs approximate conventional walls, requires no finish, and is nailed to open framing with straightforward corner trim.
Blantyre Converts Stable To Luxury Accommodations
LENOX The Blantyre grounds again undergo renewal as the stable is converted into six luxury units under designer Paul Krauss and architect Norman G. Day. The project repeats recent Blantyre refurbishment momentum two years after ownership changes and will keep exterior walls while adding cathedral ceilings, raised decks, and a covered walk to the carriage house.
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LENOX
Blantyre Castle
Blantyre Grounds
Paul Krauss
New York
Norman G
A. Day
Joseph Firelli
Krauss
Blantyre
Robert P. Weiss
Lee Gunst
Samuel J. Lagrotteria
Bernard DeWolfe
Day
Realtor Institute graduate Irving Goodman earns GRY designation
Irving Goodman of Isgood Realty Pittsfield completed a three year Realtors Institute of Massachusetts program at the Sheraton Lexington Motor Inn Lexington. He is the first county realtor to earn the Graduate Realtors Institute designation and holds memberships in regional and national real estate groups.
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Irving Goodman
Isgood Realty
Pittsfield
Realtors’ Institute of Massachusetts
Sheraton
The
Massachusetts Association of Real Estate Boards
National Institute of Real Estate Boards
GI Insurance Reserve Funds Proposed for Housing Loans
A Senate plan would channel up to 5 billion dollars of veterans life insurance reserves into VA guaranteed loans over five years, boosting veterans housing and home construction. Interest would stay at 7.25 percent with loans at par, originated by mortgage bankers and sold to VA. A House bill stalled on refinancing concerns, possible rationing discussed. Weather note on western red cedar and Douglas fir ends the item.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Ralph W. Yarborough
D-Tex
Alan Cranston
Calif
Harald BE. Hughes
Iowa
Senate
Sen
Yarborough
Veterans’ Housing
National Service Life Insurance Reserve
NSLI
Treasury
Gas Industry Unveils Home With Ease and Comfort
Denver reports three new natural gas based techs for homes. An environmental control system uses gas to heat and cool, control humidity and purify air. A radiant heating and lighting system employs various burner shapes. Reformed natural gas appliances include a fuel cell for on site energy and catalytic radiant kitchen burners.
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P.S
Denver
Robert B. Rosenberg
Institute of Gas Technology
American Gas Association
Rosenberg
AGA
IGT
Encouraging Pupil With a DIY Door Desk
A simple back to school desk idea using a flush wood door as the desk surface. Mount a 2 by 2 piece along the wall for support, attach ceiling hooks with chains at the desk corners, and add bracing from baseboard to corners for strength. Optional shelving or file disorder may be added above or below the surface.
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New Homes Guide
Boston
Statehouse
Center Plaza
Government Center
Associated Press
National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association
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Berkshire
the Berkshire
GI Insurance
Ray Fuel Kids
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