O Neill Says Price of a House Not a Major Problem
Former House and Home editor Richard O Neill tells Omaha builders that Americans can still afford new homes. He notes housing costs take a modest income percentage and mortgage payments around 15 of income, with rates rising modestly, while existing homes sell briskly and starts rise.
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Omaha
House and Home Magazine
Richard O'Neill
Housing Advisory Council Ltd
Lakeview, Conn
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O'Neill
Hastings Housing Faces Delapidation Survey
Hastings planning director Merle Hoeft told the housing authority that a preliminary survey shows 1.27 percent of Hastings houses are delapidated and about 30 percent are in poor condition. He proposed tearing down delapidated units and using rehabilitation for the rest, with plats to follow as the city integrates them into the comprehensive plan. The two departments will assess each case jointly to finalize determinations.
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City Planning Department
Housing Authority
Merle Hoeft
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Government urged to boost immigrant health screening over leprosy rise
Ottawa UPI reports Conservative MP Jake Epp calls for tougher health checks for immigrants after Canada’s leprosy cases doubled since 1970 to 99. He argues enhanced screening is needed to protect public health.
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Ottawa
UPI
Canada
Jake Epp
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