The Cotswold Cottage Influence Awakens Suburban Homes
The article traces how early 20th century American suburbs revived historic forms such as Georgian and saltbox houses. It notes the pull of English Cotswold cottages for comfort amid mass production, the use of brick stucco and wood veneers to imitate age, and the enduring appeal of period styles in modern homes.
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Holland
France
Cotswold
England
Tts
Uyal
William Morris
Real estate ads seek fresh romance in housing copy
Real estate writers urge avoiding overused “charming” and crafting concrete buyer benefits. Agents recommend imagery of lifestyle gains, light airy rooms, pastel colors, and romantic touches, with headings that promise specific mood and function rather than generic charm.
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Connie Farmer
Topeka
Kansas
Farmer
Personalize home with furnishings and accessories
The article describes how homeowners mix period styles and modern touches to create personalized interiors. It highlights accessory furnishings from lamps to wall art, the rise of eclectic, comfort-driven decor, and the use of authentic or reproduction pieces. It notes Grecian, Memphis, and faux marble trends, plus the enduring role of live houseplants for freshness and style.
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Philippines
New York City
Lane
William Heffern
Otto Gerdau Co
Jules Fogel
Jaru
Patrick Denton
Time to shop for a new mattress and bed options
The Better Sleep Council outlines when to replace a worn or uncomfortable mattress and explains bedding choices from inner spring to foam and flotation beds. It covers testing beds before purchase, sizing for two, and new bed styles like brass daybeds, platform beds, and adjustable models.
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Council
Arto Chemical Co
Marion Artinger
Low interest mortgage program offers two rate tiers
The state Mortgage Purchase Program still offers low interest loans for home buyers. Borrowers with annual income up to 20000 pay 7 percent, others up to program limits pay 7.95 percent. Maximums: 33000 per family, 28000 per individual. purchase caps 70000 in Frederick Carroll Howard counties, 60000 in Washington, 66000 in Hagerstown city. Frederick lenders include Baltimore Federal Financial Barbara OBrien 685-7000 and others such as EB Mortgage Tom Caudill 339-3923, Equitable Federal Sue Krug 694-9770, First National Bank Maryland Laurie Smith 787-6261, Loyola Federal Don Gill 94-6066, Mercantile Mortgage Carrillon Koill 662-8231, PaineWebber Joe Baldi 253-4800, Ryan Financial Beverly Hocker 428-3000.
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Frederick
Carroll
Howard
Washington County
City of Hagerstown
Baltimore Federal Financial
Barbara O’brien
EB Mortgage Corp
Tom Caudill
Equitable Federal Savings Bank
Sue Krug
First National Bank of Maryland
Laurie Smith
Loyola Federal Savings & Loan
Don Gill
Mercantile Mortgage Corp
Carrillon Koill
PaineWebber Mortgage Finance
Joe Baldi
Ryan Financial Services
Beverly Hocker
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National Association of Realtors
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Hunt Real Estate Corp
Orchard Park
N.Y
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Santa Barbara
Calif
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DIAL
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Casey Wallaster
Hood College
Baker Park
West College Terrace
Cloverhill
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Manchester
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