California mayor blames federal policy for urban sprawl and slums
San Jose Mayor Nur Heat argues that federal housing and tax policies and weak national growth planning fuel suburban flight and inner city decay. He cites FHA incentives and tax rules as driving sprawl and slum turnover, urging a coherent growth policy with balanced housing and land use.
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Elmer W. Lamms
Washington
UPI
California
Nur Heat
Twaliglelul
A. Davis
The
Conservation Foundation
Davis
Housing and Urban Development Department
E Mineta
Mineta
San Jose
United States
Hilton Casitas at Scottsdale to offer permanent hotel living
Scottsdale Hilton Casitas will make 29 condominiums part of the hotel. Owners gain hotel access and services including maid and room service, pool, shops, courts, spa, and 24 hour security with a high tech alarm system. Prices run 90000 to 95000 dollars with two floor plans. Financing through First National Bank and sales by Ed Post Realty.
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Hilton Casitas
Scottsdale Road
Lincoln Drive
Scottsdale Hilton
Casita
Lionel Hahne
Linescott Hotel Corp
Casitas
First National Bank
Scottsdale
Ed Post Realty
Linescott
Ralph Haver
Phoenix
Jennings Enterprises
Arizona Safeguard
Chanen Construction Co
Offen Named Sales Manager for Camello Vista
Walter H. Offen was appointed sales manager for Camello Vista to be opened by Avco Community Developers on the McCormick Ranch golf course in Scottsdale. He will oversee sales for all Avco developments in the Valley as Camello Vista, a condo villa and hacienda project with three Olympic pools, a private club, and a recreation center, prepares to launch. Offen has ten years in the Valley and eight years in Phoenix area home sales after moving from Greeley Colorado.
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Walter H. Offen
Camello Vista
Avco
McCormick Ranch
Scottsdale
Dan L. Earlie
Offen
Greeley, Col
The
Phoenix
Open house high priced homes pose sales problems
High priced and unique properties face long distance marketing challenges as buyers and sellers are spread worldwide. Computers and networks link real estate firms to reach elite buyers, with Previews Inc. expanding to market second homes and resort properties globally. Pool design and servicing impact development value, but modern timers offer automated pool care. Readers’ questions accepted via J M Woodard at Copley News Service.
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James M. Woodard
Copley News
Previews, Inc
Beverly Hills
Previews
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