Build Your Home Inside City Urges High Point Citizen
Pioneer builder S C Clark emphasizes investing in parks raises city land value. He notes that 1930 High Point lacked municipal recreational land, but the City Planning and Zoning Commission pushed a park system plan, aided by Mayor York and a Blair family gift, to advance recreational facilities.
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S.C. Clark
High Point
City Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission
Mayor York
Blair
Morris Knowles
Dr. Thorndike
Leaky Radiator Valves Need Winter Repairs Before Fall
Homeowners should fix radiator leaks at the stem before heating season to prevent floor or ceiling damage. Causes include a loose packing nut or worn packing. if tightening fails, install new valves. Repairs are best done in warm weather and may be financed via FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan loans through qualified lenders.
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Property Improvement Credit Plan
Federal Housing Administration
High Point Parks Grow With Municipal Master Plan
The report highlights High Point’s 80 acre Finest municipal golf course and 27 acre colored park as major additions to recreation. Jamestown park spans 969 acres with 15 developed for park use and the Park and Playgrounds Commission leads creation and teaching of wholesome leisure and sport.
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High Point
Carolinas
Jamestown
Underwriting Staff Efficiency Praised by FHA Officials
Administrator Stewart McDonald credits voluntary commendations from lending institutions and strong foreclosure records as evidence of FHA underwriting staff efficiency. He notes a rigorous selection and training process, extensive early training, and ongoing expansion to meet rising mortgage activity.
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Stewart McDonald
Federal Housing Administration
McDonald
FHA
Mr. McDonald
Washington
Architects Use Rising in FHA Insured Home Design
FHA officials note growing use of architects in designing homes insured by the Federal Housing Administration. Authorities say open space programs should expand in High Point to benefit children, schools, parks, and recreation, with higher housing standards reflected in modern plans versus those from 1934.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
FHA Gives Homeowners Independence From Unreliable Builders
Federal Housing Administration officials say the agency grants homeowners independence by protecting property with proper deed restrictions and suitable long term home site appeal. Administrator Stewart McDonald notes the average person cannot ensure these protections without FHA loan backing.
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Federal Housing Administration
Stewart McDonald
McDonald
Hints for Home Owners on Ground Cover Plants
Authorities advise using low growing hardy shrubs vines or perennials on difficult lawn areas such as beech or chestnut shade spots north sides of buildings and steep slopes. Ground cover plants like Japanese spurge periwinkle Wintercreeper English ivy American bittersweet and moneywort are inexpensive easy to transplant and maintain, reducing upkeep costs.
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Federal Housing Administration
Plumbing defects threaten health and community safety
FHA officials warn faulty or worn plumbing can seriously endanger health in homes and communities. Funding through the Property Improvement Credit Plan assists repairs in residential and commercial structures. Regular checkups help prevent water contamination caused by valve leaks back pressure and storage tank issues.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
FHA appraisal of property ensures sound investment during home building
The FHA checks property location and adjoining restrictions to gauge long term value. It analyzes plans and periodically inspects construction to ensure materials and labor meet specifications. It evaluates access to schools, shopping centers, and transportation to confirm final approval signals sound investment.
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FHA
FHA Plan Keeps Home Buyers Within Payment Capacity
In a congressional report Administrator Stewart McDonald notes 97 percent of 1938 FHA buyers spent under one fifth of income on mortgages and about half paid 10 to 15 percent. The analysis cites lower payments, longer mortgage terms, and lower per thousand costs for new homes versus existing ones.
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Stewart McDonald
Congress
FHA
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Pioneer Builder
C. Clark
Tex
Beeson Hardware CO
North Main Street
Park Commission
Parks and Playgrounds Commission
Marietta
Hardware Company
Luco
Kwik
Snow Lumber Co
Hedgecock Lumber CO
Ward Street
Aa Vai
O. V. Kester
Rose Furniture CO
Main Street
Crowell
Thomasville
South Main Street
Prudential Insurance Company of America
FHA Mortgage Insurance
Carlin
Washington Street
Morty Loan
Prudential Insurance Company America, Home Office
Newark, N. 4
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