Model Homes Lose Gimmicks As Buyers Grow Wiser
The article notes a shift from flashy showroom decor to buyer-focused design. Builders like Max Schechter stress sound construction, livable floor plans, and strong resale value over interior gimmicks. Market research finds empty-nesters seek single-story units with ample storage and access to clubs, pools remain popular though large recreational facilities are costly.
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California
Max Schechter
Schechter
Checking Older Homes Before Buying
Advice from Jack Senini on evaluating older homes for buyers. Focuses on exterior checks such as mortar integrity, brick wall bulges, joint gaps, paint blistering, roof condition, chimney mortar, and roof age and materials to avoid water intrusion and structural issues.
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Jack Senini
Scottsdale Board of Realtors
Energy conservation unlikely to reshape new homes soon
Energy costs will drive future home design but widespread adoption may be a decade away. Carl M. Harris of the Federal Energy Administration cites higher construction costs as a barrier, while Eric Wittenberg of the NAHB points to solar heating and smaller rooms as paths to savings.
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United States
Carl M. Harris
Federal Energy Administration
Mortgage Banker Magazine
Mortgage Bankers Association of America
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Harris
Eric Wittenberg
National Association of Home Builders
NAHB
Wittenberg
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Election figure Udall linked to Arizona legal circle
Vague notes mention Udall as elected and a graduate of the University of Arizona Law College. Details are fragmentary but imply a political or legal career tied to Arizona. Advance tickets and a dinner meeting are referenced along with scattered dates and locations.
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Appraisal Class Set at Scottsdale Community College
Leslie D. Ryan will teach an appraisal class Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the student lounge at Scottsdale Community College. The session runs until 10 p.m. and counts toward the 12 hour requirement for Real Estate license renewal. Tickets are available at the Scottsdale Board of Realtors office.
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Leslie D. Ryan
Scottsdale Community College
State Real Estate Department
Scottsdale Board of Realtors
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