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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
3
A guide on house and apartment shopping highlighting sone as a sound unit and its impact on comfort. Discusses typical noise levels for hood, exhaust, and bathroom fans, and notes that advances in ventilation reduce noise while maintaining airflow, plus tips to minimize interior sound transmission.
Scottsdale realtors praise the Scottsdale Multiple Listing Service new computer listing system describing it as fabulous and up to date. Agents say the cross indexed book saves time locating properties and keeps listings current with weekly updates.
British scientist Arthur C. Clarke predicted by 2001 major cities will shrink in importance yet grow larger, dirtier and uglier as global communications reduce the need for face to face meetings. He foresees space age tech enabling remote brain surgery and a decline in agriculture in advanced countries.
Former Senator Paul H Douglas, head of the National Commission on Urban Problems, says property taxes slow urban renewal and housing construction, can reduce city revenues, and should be studied for reforms such as regional rates and incentives rather than abolition.
Expert advice for 4.5 million homes with central air outlines a spring tuneup by the family handyman. Key steps include clearing the condenser and checking lubrication points with No 20 oil, ensuring the oil temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit, cleaning or replacing air filters, oiling the cooling blower motor, and verifying the cooling coil drain pan and line are clear. Also set all supply ducts to summer cooling position and maintain airflow for peak efficiency.
Arizona Progress from Valley National Bank notes 3472 new residential units in the Phoenix area in 1968, up 70 percent from 1967. If this pace continues, Phoenix could reach about 10000 units for the year as housing demand grows after earlier 1960s slump. Vacancy rates fell from 3 percent in 1966 to 1 percent for single family homes and from 12 percent to 6 percent for multi family dwellings. Phoenix building permits value rose to $71 million, up 50 percent over 1967.
David H. Mecke has been named sales manager for Blankenship Construction Co. at 5225 Woodmere Fairway. He previously served as assistant vice-president and Tempe branch manager for First Federal Savings and Loan.
Wayne Sanders of the VA Arizona Regional Office advised veterans considering selling homes bought with GI loans to obtain a release of liability. A release protects the seller if the buyer assumes obligations, but it does not restore VA loan eligibility. Eligibility returns only when the VA is no longer liable to the lender and the veteran disposes of the home for approved reasons such as transfer or illness.
Models for Monte Vivienda town houses priced at 29 000 to 30 000 open on Min netona Ave between Miller and Camelback Roads. Built by Haan and Cullers the Mediterranean and Spanish style homes offer four models with wood burning fireplaces sunken living rooms all electric kitchens refrigeration and enclosed patios. Floor space ranges from 1500 to 2236 square feet with daily hours from 10 a m to 8 p m.
Jim Cain Realty has been named exclusive sales agent for the Casa La Mesa Townhouse subdivision at 6th and Mesa Drive. The Spanish western style complex will include 272 units when completed. 68 have been built to date.
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