Hidden Costs Behind the Home Price You Buy
Arthur Pearson of Flexalum Bridgeport Brass outlines how mortgage interest, taxes, maintenance, heating, and commuting costs add substantially to a home's true price. A 0.5 percent rate difference on a 15000 loan over 25 years shifts total cost by 1359, while better insulation and materials can save hundreds yearly, potentially $1500 over 23 years.
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Arthur Pearson
Flexalum
Bridgeport Brass Co
Pearson
Enameling Simple Guide from Trade Association
The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association advises enamel on unfinished wood needs only a smooth sanded surface a prime enamel undercoat and one or two enamel topcoats no bleaching staining or filling required for the treated piece.
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National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association
Staging Erected at South Church for Exterior Painting
A staging on the South Church tower is erected to remove siding and detect leakage. The blistering and peeling paint have long been a problem, with fears of hidden issues. George Emerson is the contractor. The exterior will stay the same. only this portion will be painted at this time.
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George Emerson
Joe S Plans Home Painting Push With Luminati Paint
Joe S has delayed painting his house but notices a push from a talking paint ad. He buys Luminati Acrypolyrene latex paint, orders five more gallons after one quart works, and plans a weekend painting effort. His wife buys four gallons with one free and S&H stamps. The purchase is at Kolman's Berkshire Wallpaper and Paint, 439 North Street, with Groucho noted to reference the store.
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S&h
Joe
Kolman
Berkshire
North Street
Groucho
Lisieux Shop Expands By Moving Next Door
The Lisieux Shop relocates from 160 North St to 164 North St beside Larkin's Men's Shop. The move adds space, five dressing rooms total, and a brighter interior with expanded display area. Founder Miss Margaret Flynn opened the store, named for a town near Lisieux, France.
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Torizzi
Lisieux
Miller
North Street
Larkin
Paris
Flynn
North
Therese
North St
Hmt
Maplewood Hotel
Margaret Flynn
Decorative Kitchens Inspire Home Makeovers Across Listings
A Home Service Bureau guide highlights real estate transfers and interior design ideas. Notable moves include multiple house and land parcels on Pinehurst Avenue Delaware Avenue Route 183 and Goodrich Street along with purchases in Stockbridge Tyringham and Washington. The 24 page booklet by New York designer Vin Smith promotes color use, breakfast bars, relaxation corners, and easy maintenance with plastic finished hardboard paneling damp wipe clean. Copies available by sending 25 cents to Dover Ohio address.
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Richard E
Barbara G
Strochlin
Edward L. Hine Jr
Annette Hine
Plunkett Street
Ving Smith
New York
Smith
George F
Elsie N. Burns
Lo-To
Gerald C. Cardillo
High- Stockbridge
Fidelity Wood Grains and
FHA Slips in Mortgage Market
The Mortgage Bankers Association warns that the Federal Housing Administration is drifting from private market alignment toward government intrusion. It urges reorganizing FHA as an independent federally chartered mutual mortgage insurance corporation run like a private firm under presidentially appointed trustees, with rates and processes aligned to private credit, not public works.
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Federal Housing Administration
Mortgage Bankers’ Assn. of America
Mlb.a
FHA
M.B.A
Ures
Treasury
Congress
Mutual Mortgage Insurance Corporation
Brighten Homes With Modern Paints In Easy Makeover
New Life for Homes urges quick affordable room refresh using colorful paints from the National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association. Repainting ceilings walls and woodwork can cost under ten dollars, offering a fresh environment.
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National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association
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W. H. Shedd & Son Plumbing & Heating
Tyler St
Joe S
Harry
Weathermaker Furnace
Harland B. Foster
Elm Street
Paro
Sherwin
Williams
Pirtsrei Dacron Onal Arona “Pen Lot S37
Dalton Ae. Allesied
Besti
Pittsfield Supply CO
Floyd FR. White
Robert E. Kudlate
Ruth E. Kudlate
Pinehurst Avenue
Arthur
Rayner
Alfred M. Hogue Jr
Dorothy M. Hogue
Delaware Avenue
Robert J
Lilia A. Lard
Charles H. Pope Jr
Irene P. Pope
Goodrich Street
Stockbridge
Andrew I
Mary J. Methe
Helen L. Sullivan
Washington
Andrew J
Mat R
Nina P. Comerford
Route
David A. Brotsker
Peck Lumber Co
Tyringham
Home Service Bureau
P.O
Dover
Ohis
Herbert J. Pirzi
Mario N
Linda A. Privitera
Holmeswood Terrace
Lenox
Marie L. Blanchette
Bernard M
Rosemond M. Paine
Kibbe Road
Otis
Lisieux Shop
Cranberry Pond
West Stockbridge
Pittsfield
Berkshire Boulevard
Symphony Lakes
Forest Lots
Lakeview
Long Level Lots Water Front
Walter
West
Stockbridge Water Company
Arnold
Duffy
Arnold's
Arnold's “Building Center
Halt ST
Dial
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