Monthly Archives: June 2011

Here's what was new and innovative in the world of home renos in 1939:The Palm Beach Post. February 5, 1939

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New Asphalt ShingleThe new home owner of today may retain the picturesque charm of a wood-shingle roof and still profit by the durability and insulation provided by ashphalt shingles.This is accompanied thought use...

While it may not be on every residential block, the idea of a ‘dome home’ is becoming more popular, particularly in areas where unforgiving weather conditions are a major factor. The aerodynamic shape makes it sturdier against major storms and less susceptible to tornadoes and hurricanes. Dennis Johnson of Natural Space Domes reported that the...

Cited below is a real estate article from 1939. We found it interesting:

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Sunday Morning, February 5, 1939. The Palm Beach Post-Times.Substantial Support Seen for Real EstateTwo potent circumstances which should be of substantial support to the current real estate market are point out by David Nelswanger, Topeka Kans., vice president...

The national apartment market is getting more competitive as the vacancy rate lowers and rented apartments are getting harder to find. The falling vacancy rate is attributed in part to immigration and the stable rate of rental apartment completions while demand rises. The lowest vacancy rates were in Winnipeg and Regina at 0.7%, Quebec City...

Another Friday. Well to reward you for getting through another hard week, we’ll give you a little bit of a break from all the mind-numbing madness of the workplace.We came across this cool loft in Manhattan, New York priced at $1.05 million. The current owner has said that the design is based on the architect...