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This is an Atlanta builder's best-selling house
In Atlanta a 1,366 sq. ft. split-level, designed by Architect Warren F. Penney, is Fred Fett Jr.'s bestselling house. It's priced at $16,190. One reason why it sells so well: he delayed building it until he had the right kind of rolling land.
This split will account for about half of Fett's 1956 production. He also has a 1,200 sq. ft. brick veneer ranch priced at $14,450 without "extras." It replaces a smaller model introduced in December at $14,600 with built-ins and patio, but less brick.
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Here is Park Forest's newest and biggest
In Park Forest, 111., where 8,000 houses have been built in five years, the big news is the big house and it's a split-level.
The new models sell for $19,500 to $22,950, against a top of $19,000 last year and $15,000 a few years ago. The splits have family rooms, 2 and 2½ baths, built-in appliances. About a third of '56 buyers will be old Park Foresters.