Fresno Pedestrian Mall Proves a Hit Downtown
Fresno unveils a 1.6 million dollar 10 block pedestrian mall along Fulton Street. The project quiets traffic, adds fountains benches and statuary, and attracts shoppers. Parking remains a concern as eight garages and a new freeway are planned. Downtown investment nears 42 million in two years.
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Fresno
Calif
Fulton Street
Urba Renewal
Tom Hoxie
Downtown Association
Donald Pollard
Pollard
Veterans Gain FHA Backed Home Loans Under 1965 Act
Veterans who have not used their GI Bill home loan guaranty can access low down payment FHA backed loans under the 1965 Housing Act. The program is open to those who served at least 90 days and were honorably discharged, with 4.5 percent interest and a 0.4 percent FHA insurance premium. No down payment is required up to 15000 value. at least 200 toward closing costs applies. Down payments above 15000 follow FHA schedule: 3 percent to 15000, 10 percent to 20000, 15 percent above 20000. Maximum 30000 mortgage implies a minimum 2200 down payment.
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Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
FHA
New Booklet on Lightning Protection For Homes
A 1 page booklet on lightning protection for homeowners is available from the Lightning Protection Institute in Chicago. It outlines proper protection, antennas, safety rules, built in conductors, and the six parts of a system, plus UL Master Label inspection details. Send a postcard for a free copy and contact utilities before foundation work to avoid severed lines.
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Lightning Protection Institute
Chicago
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc
North Riverside Plaza
Ill
PHA Designs High Rise Living in New Study
The Public Housing Administration released a 28 page pamphlet titled Report on Family Living in High Apartment Buildings. Miss Elizabeth Coit prepared the study analyzing how building design affects children and teens behavior, with recommendations on layouts entrances laundries lighting play areas parking and landscaping. The report cites input from local housing authorities and can be bought for 30 cents from the Government Printing Office in Washington.
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Public Housing Administration
Elizabeth Coit
Pha
American Institute of Architects
New York City
Marie C. McGuire
Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C
Short Course on Gypsum Board for Walls and Ceilings
House owners seek practical gypsum board guidance for a lake cottage. The piece outlines board thickness choices 1/2 and 5/8 inch, horizontal installation to minimize joints, 16 inch stud spacing, nail placement, cutting with a straightedge, edge smoothing, sealing joints with joint cement and perforated tape, and finishing steps including taping, multiple cement coats, drying, and final sanding.
Fire-Work on Stucco and Asbestos Siding Advice
Home improvement questions answered by The House Doctor. Experts advise against DIY stucco for novices and favor asbestos siding. Also include tip to seal damp chimney with a metal pan to keep rain and humid air out. Readers may request Bulletin 62 from Government Printing Office.
Real Estate MLS Sales Hit Record High in Massachusetts
Massachusetts MLS activity through six months 1965 topped $30.99 million, rising about 10 percent from 1964. Albert Mongiello of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board cited seven straight years of growing midyear MLS volume and the buyer advantage of cooperative listing services.
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts Association of Real Estate Boards
MLS
Albert Mongiello
Greater Boston Real Estate Board
Mongiello
FHA Cuts Mortgage Loan Wait To Under A Week
The Federal Housing Administration reports a major breakthrough cutting processing times for property appraisals and buyer credit approvals from 3 4 weeks to 3 5 days in nationwide experiments. Commissioner F N Brownstein says the public gains improved service.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
F. N. Brownstein
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