Home Owners Advised To Keep Check On Sheet Metal Work
Home owners are urged to inspect sheet metal work on houses including gutters leaders and flashings around chimneys windows and doors. Proper corrosion resistant materials and thorough flashing are vital. regular inspection painting and maintenance help prevent trouble and financing may be available through FHA property improvement credit.
US Housing Program Exceeds International Scope
Miles L. Colean of the Federal Housing Administration states the U S mortgage financing plan surpasses all other nations at the International Housing and Town Planning Congress in Mexico City. Canada’s scheme closest to it combines private capital with government funds to cover 80 percent of a property's value with 20 percent from the Dominion, though these loans are not insured.
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United States
International Housing and Town Planning Congress
Mexico City
Miles L. Colean
Federal Housing Administration
Sweden
Switzerland
New Zealand
Canada
England
Colombia
Cuba
Mexico
Colean
Congress
Dominion
Seat Built In Window Space Handy Feature
A window seat with a built in shelf and hidden storage provides a compact cozy nook for recessed windows. The design includes a cushion at window height a one shelf bookcase and a storage drawer below with a hide away behind the shelf. It notes FHA backed Property Improvement Credit Plan for financing.
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Federal Housing Administration
New FHA Booklet Guides Subdivision Planning
The Federal Housing Administration released a technical bulletin titled Planning Profitable Neighborhoods No 7. It aims to help land planners and developers design desirable residential communities emphasizing location character subdivision layout utilities and house design.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Washington, D. C
FHA Plan Details Three Repair Loan Classes
The Property Improvement Credit Plan authorizes three loan classes. Class 1 covers up to $10,000 for repairs and remodeling through private lenders. Class 2 allows up to $2,500 for erecting new nonresidential structures such as garages and barns.
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Federal Housing Administration
Savings and Loan Associations
Fall plants beautify homes through FHA landscaping loans
Fall is shrub planting season for homeowners. Under the Property Improvement Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration funds to finance landscaping may be obtained from private lenders, with FHA guaranteeing the loan.
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Federal Housing Administration
West Coast
FHA
Emphasis on Basic Home Design Over Mechanical Equipment
FHA officials warn buyers to prioritize housing design factors such as plan, sunlight, neighborhood, and livability over heavy reliance on mechanical equipment. Equipment can be upgraded, but basic design and neighborhood context determine mortgage risk and value for FHA insured homes.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Screens Stored Safely To Avoid Warping
September signals end of the screen season and advises proper storage to prevent warp. Stand screens in racks or lay flat on level surfaces. If stacked ensure level base and squares alignment. Label screens with numbers for spring sorting and use duplicate bias numbers if needed.
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