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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1965

Page

8

Sugarbush Inn Rebuilt in Record Time at Warren Vermont

The Sugarbush Inn, burned Feb. 20, was reopened July 16 after 97 days of rebuilding at Warren Vermont. The new structure cost over a half million dollars, doubles capacity to 48 rooms with baths, and expands dining to 140 seats plus a new spa shop and beauty parlor. A new 18 hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones accompanies enhanced recreation and convention facilities aimed at year round family groups.

Sugarbush Inn Warren Vermont James Herman Robert Trent Jones Shirley Spark California New England Reiss Sugarbush Inn James S. Hermap

New Homes Grow in Value With Proper Care

A home can rise in value over a decade while a car, appliances, and furniture depreciate. Factors include scarce building sites near cities, land value increases, and upgrades like extra rooms. Experts say new home developments create desirable communities with lasting appeal and added resale price.

Martin Aldo Martin Alcan Aluminum Corp

Many Homeowners Face Negative Equity in US Homes

A Midwest mortgage firm estimates over a million American families hold negative equity, owing more on mortgages than homes are worth. Low down payments and flat values push equity loss, with a $45 000 house bought via 3 percent down and a 30 year loan taking up to a decade to gain equity.

FHA Allows Fee Inspectors For Remote Construction

Local FHA offices may use fee inspectors to handle rising inspection workloads from distant cities and small communities. Qualified appraisers or knowledgeable realtors may be used in sparsely settled areas. Inspectors are paid at VA local rates plus 2 per inspection travel allowance, not to exceed 9.50 per inspection.

Federal Housing Administration FHA Veterans Administration

Urban Renewal Land Reuse Showing Dramatic Upswing

Urban Renewal Commissioner William L. Slayton reported a 30 percent rise in land disposition and construction activity in urban renewal projects. He cited nearly 3,100 acres committed for disposition in the past fiscal year and a 30 percent increase in land under redevelopment, totaling 10,500 acres with new construction. The program spans 800 cities and 1,600 projects, with rehabilitation projects expanding from 170 to 475 in the 41? years ending June 30, 1965, aiming to add 140,000 housing units.

Philadelphia William L. Slayton American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers Boston San Francis

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