Bargains Run Low as Berkshire Housing Market Tightens
Berkshire County faces a quiet postwar housing week with few new builds and rising demand for used homes. Weedfield Inc plans 30 new houses in Oak Ridge Park while Dan Gall Jr., George Allegrone, and Louis Trova inch forward cautiously. High prices and scarce supply drive buyers to brokers as value becomes key in Pittsfield's market.
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Berkshire County
Weedfield Inc
Oak Ridge Park
National Homes
Dan Gall Jr
George Allegrone
Louis Trova
Protect Exterior Structures With Quality Paints
The article urges homeowners to inspect the outside of their homes for moisture and weather damage. It warns wood, brick, stone, stucco, and metals like tin and steel can rot or rust if unprotected, leading to costly repairs, and recommends using dedicated exterior paint products.
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National
Land Prices Surge Then Level Off In Nationwide Boom
Fortune magazine reports a mixed national land market with heavy gains in some metropolises like New York area lands near Houston selling at high prices, while many regions from Salt Lake City to Denver show price stalemates. Urban sprawl and higher land taxes are cited as remedies to curb speculation and costly expansion.
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New York
Houston
Fortune Magazine
U.S
Fortune
Salt Lake City
Phoenix
Albuquerque
Denver
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Consult Expert When Searching For a Home
When house hunting a second visit with an objective companion helps reveal hidden issues. An architect contractor or banker can assess structural problems or major upgrades, guiding you to see if repairs are minor or extensive before purchase.
Dalton Contractor Predicts Plastic To Replace Wood
Dalton Rotarian and builder Robert Betit told the Dalton Rotary that within about 30 years homes may be bought and sold like automobiles. He predicted molded plastic will largely replace wood with many models from a catalog and factory fabrication of house components. He forecasts rare cellars and new lawn landscaping, even grass on rolls, and possible elimination of sewer systems as incinerators and centralized fuel lines emerge. He criticized the construction industry for lack of self policing and mismanagement, noting its one fifth of the national product and a 50 percent local downturn this summer, with the past year among the worst in 15 years.
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Pittsfield
Berkshire
Weedfield
Lipriza
National Homes
Pittafield
Fred H. Lampman
Oak Ridge Park
National Home
Weedfield Realty
Berkshire Gas Co
Dalton
Robert Betit
Dalton Rotary
Betit
Paint-Picking Tip Aligns Colors With National Association
The National Paint Varnish and Lacquer Association guides selections to ensure color choices meet customer preferences. A painting expert notes that colors are vetted for quality and suitability.
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Artificial National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association
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Edward J. Farrell
Filene
Alfred A. Zurrin
Balance Rock Heights
Lanesboro
Zurrin
Rum Olve
Kelly Lumber CO. Inc
Crane Ave
L. R. Sweatland
Dial
Conditi
Mr. Bett
Mr. Betit
Western Mass. Electric
Company
Peter Pitts
North Street
Dalton Avenue
Devonshire Ave
Zayre
Pittsfield Plaza
Housatonic Street
Fenn Street
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