New Home Buyers Get More From New Builds
A building specialist notes 1985 trends show new homes differ from old houses in design, materials, and value. Offerings feature more model options, improved track layouts, enhanced interior design, greater comfort with insulation and options like electric heat or central air. Prospects should assess area growth and long term retention of new appearance to judge a wise choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jacobsen
Mass
Electric Company
Check Heating When Buying A New Home
Advice from the Plumbing-Heating Cooling Information Bureau urges buyers to inspect heating systems before purchases. Most buyers shop in late spring and summer when heat is off, but heating remains essential for family comfort and health. have a qualified contractor evaluate the system before signing.
Built-in Vacuums Now Available in Homes
Central vacuum cleaners place the motor and dust bag in a remote location, connected by piping to room inlets. Homeowners plug in a flexible hose and clean quietly without dragging a tank, installed by qualified plumbing contractors.
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Plumbing
East Wacker Drive
Chicago
Ill
Prepayments May Reduce GI Loan Cash Investment
The FHA said that prepaid items at settlement such as taxes and insurance can count toward the $200 minimum cash investment for VA housing loans under the 1965 act. Qualified veterans who served at least 90 days and were discharged other than dishonorable may use these prepayments toward the minimum equity, with VA certification of veteran status required. For homes up to $15,000 the $200 cash investment applies, while higher values require a tiered down payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Veterans Administration
Armed Services
Marauders There First Used Building Material Has Little Value
Enfield Construction Company in Springfield tears down the Hotel Wendell. Salvage proved minimal as debris disappeared and moonlight requisitioners swarmed the site. Regulators blocked swift demolition with bonds and land fill limits while Petricca Construction notes labor costs. still, salvaged plumbing fixtures were donated to the county jail as the firm expects two more weeks of work.
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Herman Hare
Enfield Construction Co
Springfield
Wendell
Enfield Construction
Mr. Hare
Enfield
Hare
Petricca Construction Co
Fenn Street
Petricca
Peter Petricca
Petricea
We are running out of water works not water scientist declares
Dr. Raymond L. Nace of the National Academy of Sciences said the world faces a shortage of water works rather than water itself. At the International Water Quality Symposium in Washington D C experts warned of rising costs due to expanded treatment and distribution systems while pollution remains the top problem. Suburban growth and industrial river discharges were cited as causes with toilet flushing noted as an extravagant use of potable water that can be recycled through home systems.
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Raymond L. Nace
U.S
National Academy of Sciences
Washington, D.C
Water Conditioning Association International
Water Conditioing Foundation
Carol F. Boester
Lafayette
Ind
Boester
Do It Yourself Or Hire A Pro For Home Projects
A Census Bureau report shows contractors account for 9 percent of residential repair spending, guiding DIYers. Patio work is doable for weekends, siding may require a pro for proper alignment and safety, roofing remains best handled by professionals, while fencing can often be tackled with basic skills and material choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Patin
Pete
Safety Tips For the Home From UMass Entomologist
University of Massachusetts entomology professor Ellsworth H. Wheeler warns that empty pesticide containers often retain poisons or volatile chemicals. He urges disposal guidelines including following label directions, burning combustible containers away from people, and burying ashes at least 18 inches deep in an approved dump. Separately, housing authorities note the median U.S. new house price rose to 26,600 last year.
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Amherst
University of Massachusetts
Ellsworth H. Wheeler
Umass
Dr. Wheeler
Board of Health
United States
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Samuel A. Sutterman
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