Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1922, Page 14

14 REAL ESTATE THE EVENING ST& WASHINGT 2 D. C! SATURDAY! DECEMBER 9, 1922 . ONE OF NEW HOMES IN WOODLEY PARK. REAL ESTATE. REALTY EDHCATIONAL this subject throughout the country is reported to the local real estate board by the officers of the National Association of ‘Real Estate Boards. John A. Petty, secretary of the local tate will be developed within a few Years. It is expected that this higher course will lead to an undergraduate degree and be conducted on somewhat In commenting on the tter to- At the recent fall conference of the | the same principles as the standard governing committe of the national [C. P. A. degree and the undergrad- association, held in New York city, | Uate degree in law. board, addressed the national reaitors | 9ay. Mr. re; on the subject of standardizing thefrom the real estate boards in other Reports | real estate courses that are now be- | Cities clearly indicate that there is & ing conducted by boards in various|Very definite demand for such a cities. course on the part of young men who | This address of Mr. Petty was re-|intend to take up real estate work. | cently reprinted in the Nationa] Real | These courtes were primarily started ! Estate Journal, the officlal organ of |1° Meet this demand, although tI | the real estate organizations, and js | MOvement is aiso the natural ou being considered by the officers of the | BTOWth of the fundamental alms of national association. real estate boards in endeavoring to A retent notice from the Chicago elevate the practice of real estate to hfidqunten announced that a spe- | & Professional plane e —— — ———————————— | c{a] committee was being appoint: & course conducte: take it, is likely to come somewhat | to collect da nerulnm“(o °,‘:‘:, e: . C. A. was outlined later than the other chapges I have |tate courses as now _conducted | bY the local real estate board, and referred to, although I do not regard | L'rOUEhout the country. These data |18 being supported by members of the it on that mccount as of less imy | Will be tabulated and this special|board. The class. numbering 110 stu- committee will reduce the subject to I:::::k is/consiisrably Satwer than e a standardized basis, 80 that practical- {2Vers z n_similar courses standard system of cost account- |}, the same course can be conducted | in other cities. and far exceeds the in any part of the country. | number enrolled in Washington in the oast two years. e work having More Advanced Course Later. |reached a definite stage Of Gevelop: i The notice further points out th. t;ment. it is expected that it will be a more advanced course in real es-'continued each year. National Association Rapid Development in Col- leges of Country. Rapid developm: for education in establishment of in the program 1 estate through e _courses in Two New Colonial Houses in Chevy Chase Of five splendid detached houses built, only two remain unsold, and these are now priced at a figure less than reproduction costs. The shrewd buyer will not overlook this opportunity of purchasing a fine residence at a price that makes it a sterling investment. Nos. 3905 and 3911 Jocelyn Street The Ideal Location in Chevy Chase! On Jocelyn Street. one and one-half blocks west of Connecticut Avenue, close to the highest point in D. C., a section of exceptional architectural and social environment. Take Chevy Chase cars, or drive out Conn. Ave. to Jocelyn St., thence one and one-half blocks west. W:dt:rr. lpmlv:rtdev lopment. aid to stat construction. Ajosiin=higkwy “A standard form of contracts. UNUSUALLY DESIGNED HOMES Allison St. Just West of 16th St. One of the Finest Locations in Washington The way these homes are selling to discrimina ting buyers is the best evidence of their value Typlcal example of dw Ing» be leted by the fi f W. C. and A. N. Miller on 28th h“:’mv' e et v treet between Open Tomorrow for Inspection! URGES LOWER FREIGHT RATES TO REDUCE BUILDING COSTS Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of Newly Formed American Construction 813 15th St. N.W. Southern Building Main 2430 Council. . S PRICED TO SELL _ Revision of existing freight rates try iPself. It is this that marks the and other measures to reduce build- | movement of the big forward steps in ing costs are included in the aims of | AMerican industrial organization. the newly formed American ConStruc- | proplens wh ool Pressing tion Council, made up of the various|brie elements of the national construction| ‘ndustry. Franklin D. Roosevelt, former! sistant secretary of the Nav president of the council.- What Will Hays is to the movies and Kenesaw Mountain Landds is to base ball ARG %fl In the semi-detached and attached styles. Built on a unique and unusual plan, con. taining the latest modern home conveniences. Eight and nine rooms, 2 baths with the best of fittings, servant’s room, brick garage at end of deep lot; oak floors on both floors, automatic water heater, plastered cellar, linoleum on kitchen floor, etc. These homes h&ve conveniences which only an inspection can reveal. Comfort” has been built into our homes. ms which confront the couneil, . as follows: A national study of building codes with a view to standard practices, not through a country-wide legislative “Home- campaign, but through recommenda- tions to those engaged in the con- struction industry. » Stabilisation of Industry. “A stabilization of the construction indust t itiga Vi o Roosevelt will be to the building 1n-| sanal emplovment and Iabor oigea Open for Your Inspection Every Day and Evening Until 9 P. M. L. E. Breuninger & Sons Phone Main 6140 706 Colorado Building 4 t fmmense burden on ' the decorating nearest approach to It i3 the effort 5 to co-ordinate the different factors|aRd transfer workers, making their in the motion picture in try. The .‘;.:fiesngr ii:xer l:m;lo\'-’::vfi :21‘:!“9]!; council will embrace not only archi- | ER. and their wmployment acutely tenant. It would relieve this situation to arrange leases mo that business houses and ap: 'ment houses, for in- stance, would be vacated at different mes. tects, engineers, contractors, material and equipment manufacturers and dealers, bond. insurance and real estate interests, and the principal constructipn departments of public utilities, but officials of municipal, federal and state construction de- partments. - Here’s a Real Home For Some One-- Fixed Moving Date. “The fixed moving date must also Cam Collect Statistics. l':e l“*\ken imn chnnllder;tlggl in coP- a = - ati ection with home building. In The council can collect statistics | J87 4T e Contraots owners mast covering the entire nation which the|ways take into consideration the ren: associptions representing the allied!ing reason date. This often make: cannot col-|it necessary for contractors to work {|l|i branches of the industr: will serve merely in an advisory (and to some lect, because the counc apacity. It will a councll, extent disciplinary) In double shifts, paying workmen bonuses to work during the night in order to complete such buildings in time for occupancy on the fixed mov- ! lbe just what it is lno( a new trade associ appoint a commission to ma | partial inquiry into conditio; various branches of the industry or ¥ 3ny one particular branch, and its reports to the public will carry a weight which the protestations of reform of any particular unit of the industry cannot have. “In this connection it may not be amiss to call attention to a clause In the by-laws of the council: ““The council shall not concern it- self with problems that distinctly come within the province of a par- ing date. These are but two illustra- tions of a large problem. “A revision of existing freight ruction materials. This, I 3712 Ingomar Street—Chevy Chase (Just West of Connecticut Avenue) Attractive residence of Dutch Colonial type, center hall entrance; new slate roof. First Floor—Large living room, with open fireplace; library, with bookcases; din- ing room, butler’s pantry, kitchen and breakfast room. Second Floor—Four large bedrooms, two baths, large closets and built-in jewel safe. Large side porches. ‘I'wo-car garage. OPEN SUNDAY -AND EVERY DAY u.fi.«MVE GOSScrvied 1415 Eye Street N.W. Main 4752 ticular group except such as may be detrimental to the general welfare of industry and the) the oonstruction public.’ Consefence of Membership. “If it be true that a law should be the natural outgrowth of the con- science of the community it affects, it is no less true that rules govern- ing the conduct of the construction industry must well forth from the conscience of the whole membership, from the subcontractor to the most distinguished architect. It Is only so that the code of ethics can be en- forced, and one of our early duties will be the formulation of such & code. Another important step will || be the establishment of an appren- tice system, which will serve a two- = dustry. tion. It is possible, for instance, to According to Mr. celt. thelDring about a change from the.pre: establfaiment of tha co ent rental situation in large cities a result of a natural economic de-|Where a majority of the tenants who mand, and construction is the first|are seeking new locations move on great Industry to take the step. The|!N® same day of the year, putting an = = = = E -é Park —containing 5 rooms and bath on first floor and 6 rooms and bath on second floor. In first-class condition All modern improvements— electricity light and hot-water heat. Lot has ample room for a 2-car garage. Owner will take back first and second trusts. Price Attractive 0 0000 A You can see what an attractive type of Home it is— built to very detailed specifications—by its particular owner—and has in it everything you can think of—and more, too. Southeast Corner 15th and Crittenden Sts. A most superb location—in a neighborhood of attrac- tive homes. fold purpose—it will tend to offset the national shortage of trained men in the allied branches of the indus- try and at the same time to give the young men who enter the construc- tion industry crafts a pride in their work and a desire to have their sons follow in their footsteps. Urges Voluntary Work. “This, after all” Mr. Roosevelt . 2 : THOMAS J. FISHER These Stores and Dwellings are Better Built |z fieeoniie simer’st it AND CO., INC. Than Any Similar Operation on Georgia Ave. American Construction Council e ementthat _‘its ills shall be 738 15th Street N.W. cured and its abuses eliminated, not || Matn €330 . by governmental and court actionm, but by. voluntary work of the indu ({3 9 New Homes EVERY HOME-SEEKER SHOULD SEE BEFORE MAKING A FINAL SELECTION Built and Planned —with a conscientious regard and uppermost thought of home- baying as a permanent investment. Surrounded by Elegant Homes —and located in a convenient, healthy, high, home-like section overlooking Naval Observatory grounds—one of Washington’s beauty places. ; TERMS —not only put a famil} in a new comfortable home at a nomi- nal outlay, BUT —solve the high rent problems. " Don’t Fail To Inspect These Properties Samplo House, 2847 Wisconsin Avenus Open and lighted watll § . m. dally Soe Representative en Premises _Chas. D. Sager OWNER AND BUILDER 923 15th Strest N.W, “Heedquarters for New Homes™ There are 8 rooms, two baths, perfect hot-water heating, metal weather strips and complete outfit of screens. Servants’ °' quartersin basement. Built-in Garage. Immediate Possession Price, $17,500 —that’s because I want to dispose of it AT ONCE ONLY ONE LEFT—The Corner Store, on a lot 25x101 ft. Located 4817 Georgia Avenue and containing large store, 8 rooms and bath, a closed-in sleeping porch, a double-brick garage and all modern improvements. MAX SUGAR Owner and Builder Adams 546 1905 Kenyon St. The House will be open for inspection all day and evening—Saturday and Sunday. sy Philip Milstone = (©wnen Auto Rental Co. 325 Thirteenth Street N.W. O s e