Nashville Banks Back FHA Plan for Home Modernization
Nashville bank leaders promised ample funds for property improvement under the FHA plan on the eve of the National Home Show in Nashville. D. Y. Proctor of Broadway National Bank said after the first exhibit more money went into construction, marking a five month gain of over a million dollars with half reaching retail trade during the period.
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Nashville
Tenn
FHA
D. Y. Proctor
Broadway National Bank
Proctor
New Wall Repairs Cut Costs and Time
The article notes wall repairs have become cheaper and faster with modern materials that can be placed directly over cracks or discolorations without ripping out plaster.
Light Switch Placement Near Doorways
Guidance on locating light switches near the main doorway and near frequently used entrances. Advice covers living rooms kitchen and sleeping quarters, with a note that relocation can be financed through FHA property improvement plans.
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Federal Housing Administration
Exterior lighting may be indirect system
The outside of a house may be illuminated successfully with indirect lighting. Illuminated panels at the side of a doorway or over it will display the house number and light the path and steps. A light over the walk between house and garage is useful. Houses may be rewired through funds from banks insured under the FHA property improvement credit plan.
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Property Improvement Credit Plan
Federal Housing Administration
Rural Fire Hazard Reduced on Farms with Electricity
Rural fire losses total over 150 million dollars annually in the United States. Many deaths and injuries occur each year. Proper installation of electric systems for farm homes and outbuildings can cut conflagration risks. The Federal Housing Administration offers a Property Improvement Credit Plan enabling farmers to fund electric installations and repay over up to five years.
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Federal Housing Administration
Clothes Closet Solves Seasonal Storage Inconvenience
An article describes building a clothes closet to store out of season garments, with optional mothproofing. Financing may be obtained from private lenders under the FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan.
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FHA Property Improvement Credit Plan
Shingles Add Attractiveness To Small Frame Homes
Natural wood or stained shingles may be used to enhance the appearance of a small frame home.
Instantaneous Hot Water At Home Feature
Hot water on demand becomes available by looping the supply line from the storage tank so all faucets receive immediate hot water. Plumbers connect a circulating loop back to the tank and insulate pipes to prevent heat loss. Financing may be available under the property improvement credit plan.
Uniform Accounting System for FHA Projects Described
The Federal Housing Administration describes a uniform accounting system for insured multi family and group housing projects in a new pamphlet. Based on studies from five metropolitan centers, it has won endorsement from the National Association of Real Estate Owners and Managers and is being adopted by many apartment managers. Copies are available from state or district FHA offices or Washington headquarters.
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Federal Housing Administration
Economica and Statistics Division
National Association of Real Estate Owners and Managers
Washington
Correction on Home Payment Details in Clip Sheet Totals
Correction notes that small home outlines in Clip Sheet volumes previously mis-stated monthly payments. The figures cited reflect only principal and interest, not taxes, insurance, or other fixed charges.
New Decoration Fads Highlight Bold Color and Classic Styles
Interior design trends embrace vivid color and a revived early twentieth century look. Wallpapers designed for the theme present bright patterns with quaint figures.
Old-Fashioned Front Porches Lose Favor In Modern Homes
Porches once common in American homes have faded as solariums sleeping porches and roof decks rise. Urban designs rarely include front porches now and removing them can cut costs and improve symmetry. Modernization is aided by private loans eased by federal housing administration insurance.
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Federal Housing Administration
D. C. Bank Group Campaign For Home Repair
The District of Columbia Bankers Association promotes home repair under the FHA Title I program with the slogan Help Yourself and Your Community by Putting Men to Work. Four quarter page ads ran in Washington for five weeks and member banks issued pamphlets explaining the program to depositors and borrowers.
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District of Columbia Bankers Association
Federal Housing Administration
Washington
Association
FHA
Campaigns Expand Loan Totals Following Act Amendment
A second campaign emerges after the act's amendment allowing loans, pushing totals higher as lenders extend credit beyond prior limits. The move follows a legislative change broadening borrower eligibility and regulatory scope.
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