Evening Star Newspaper, April 28, 1923, Page 21

REAL ESTATE BUILDING IN MARCH BREAKS ALL RECORDS Report Shows $372,117,555 <Ex- pended in 155 Cities—A Gain of More Than 50 Per Cent. March, 1923, broke all records in the history of the United States for total value of building permits issued during any one month, exceeding the previous banner month of June, 1922, by more than 50 per cent, according 1o information contained in _the Southern Pine Association's Eco- nomic and Statistics Bulletin for April. just issued. PFlie “bulletin mentions that Brad- the aggregate value ermits issued at 166 during March was . compared to $240,002,- March a vear ago. or a’gain of r cent. In_the previous high ‘cord month of June, 1922, 164 cities raported permits totaling 5 72,411, Returns from only 155 cities for March of this year exceeded the pre- vious ba er building month by 48.7 per ce nd when the reports from 411 the 164 cities are tabulated, it is considered certain that March, 1923, will show more than 50 per cent in- crease over the former record month. First Quarter Figurea. The first quarter of 1923 also es- tablished a new high quarterly rec- ord for building. With nine cities t to be heard from in March, the sate value of building permits jssned for the first three months of this year is $7 15, an increase of 2 per cent over the hitherto mnd quarter of 1922, and sreater tham the first 2. It is interesting to at the value of building per- mits issued during the first three months of 1923 was S2 per cent great- er than for the entire year 1918, 10 t more than the total for the 1917, 1d equaled the total for The entire year 1914, while it was only about $100,000,000 below the annual * the six-year period 1909 strect’s repor building cipal _ci truction continues ale, representing cent of the March total. 3 ached 2 per cent -st mark touched h, 1921, being attributed to higher steel prices and abor rates. The aver- : for common labor in s now stands at 50 red to 43 cents in April an increase of 16 per hourly United cents, comp of last year, cent. The general construction cost thus is 29.6 per cent higher than one ago. but 22 per cent below the peak of June, 192 PRESIDENT IS ASKED TO DECORATE HOME Columbus Wants White House Dressed in Flags During | Shrine Week. ; nt Harding and the members have been requested by | lumbus, chairman of the | on decorations for MANY PROPERTIES SOLD BY FIRM DURING WEEK Business and Residential Buildings Among Sales of McKeever & Goss. Sales were announced by McKeever & Goss, as follows: Two-story brick house at 1135 Al- lison street northwest, which was sold to Mrs. Rose Gibelll for Dr. and Mrs, C. W, Culver. A plece of business property at New Jersey avenue and street northwest was sold for Willlam B. Johnson, in connection with the office of Weaves Bros., to a local in- vestor. A two-story brick house, containing seven rooms, at 1376 Taylor street, was sold té Julius H. Wolpe for Mr. and Mrs. George S. Herfurth. In connection with the office of Boss & Phelps, a plece of business property at 1208 K street was sold to a local firm as an investment, Lewis S. Friedman purchased for an Investment two stores, 1245-47 20th street from John A. Hughes and Helene H. Wells. A brick house at 910 I street north- east was sold for Mrs. Rose Gibelli to Margaret E. Miner, and was latei sold to " Burgess and W. E. Mardus, who will occupy the same as a home. One of the new bungalows built by C. H. Small, 3103 14th street north- itt_as a home. No. 1804 Vernon street northwest was sold for Thomas F. Walsn and wife to Mrs. Loulse De M. Baxter. Lot 49 in square 2647, unimproved ground, on_the west of 16th street, was sold for Mrs. Cora F. Hall to Mrs. Mary J. Kayhoe, who expects to improve it with a handsome resi- dence. One of the new homes built by D. J. Dunigan, 318 Varnum street, was sold to Catherine Fitzgerald and An- nie O'Brien, who will occupy the same as their residence. A semi-detached brick house at east, was sold to Edward P. McDev- | THE EVENING STAR, 1465_Spring place, recently completed by Winfleld 8. Preston, was trans- ferred to Dr. J. W. Bernhardt, whose attractive residence at 3708 Patter- son street, Chevy Chase, was sold for m. Residence at 4801 Wisconsin ave- nue and Davenport street was sold to Mrs. Nannie 8. Councill for Hyman Diener. . A brick detached house at 4706 Georgia avenue, which was bullt by Winfleld Preston was sold to Frank- lin J. Frea. —_ WASHINGTON SUBURBS DEVELOP RAPIDLY Roger Babson predicted last De- cember that the year 1923 would see the greatest suburban expansion of all time. In his figures he estimated that over $1.500,000.000 would be spent in the building of suburban homes alone. J Such a sum is hardly conceivable in its vastness, but if recent develop- ments in_suburban Washington are matched throughout the country, it Is certain that this sum will bé exceeded, it wag pointed out today. The reason is not far to seek. With the excellent means of transportation afforded by the motor car, the lover of nature is enabled to buy Independ- ently of traction lines, This cheap- ness and ease of transportation has annihilated distances below ten miles. The land suitable for homes within this radius, from the White House, for instance, will of necessity increase rapldly in value as the above facts are made plain to an intelligent pub- lic, it is asserted. The date is not far distant when all of this land will have been placed in the hands of these legions of homeseekers with a consequent great increase in value. The Armstrong Development Cor- poration opened Seven Oaks, “the Estate for Beautiful Homes.” on the Colesville pike, near Silver Spring, R e Fine Old Colonial Home last Sunday. It was visited by many people interested in laying founda- tions for their future homes. 77 After all, home is the best thing in life. If your home has all the advantages of suburban life, coupled with the modern conveniences of the city, it is all that could be desired in the way of comfort. Such a home we are now offering for sale for the first time. LIGHTBOWN BUNGALOWS At Cottage City $5,550 to $6.250 N DESCRIPTION 5 rooms, bath, cellar, furnace heat, electric lights, gas range, kitchen cabmets, concrete walks and concrete roadways and good size lots. $500 to $750 Cash Terms &% o, Including Interest HOW TO GET THERE Take cars out G St. N\W. marked RIVERDALE, Berwyn, or Laurel or Beltsville and get off at Hoffman’s Store, Hill St., Brentwood. Any one will direct you to Cottage City. Chas. M. Lightbown o Builder Tel. Hyattsville 133-W Post Office, Mt. Rainier, Md. * Within Your Reach! MATHEWS WOODS New Subdivision in Chevy Chase, D. C. ~ $1,000.00 Cash - Will Pay for Any Lot in the Subdivision, Effecting a S?ving of 5 to 19 Per Cent and BUILD YOCUR HOUSE WASHINGTON '.D. C., SATURDAY, 'APRIL REAL ESTATE. 28, 1923, “14th Street Highlands” “Dunigan Homes”> Are Homes of Quality No Values in Washington Are Better Than Our New Homes on 13th- St. Inspection Will Convince You of the i Truth of This Statement % Exhibit House 5407 13th St. NW. Six Rooms Two Baths Built-in Garage These beautiful and substantial homes are designed and finished to meet the desires of the most exacting. Concrete front porch and spacious rear porches. Deep back yard to concrete alley. Best Location—High Elevation—Picturesque View Open and Lighted Daily Until 9 P.M. Take 14th Street car to Colorado Ave. (walk one square east), or 9th Street car to Kennedy Street (walk. one square west). D. J. Dunigan 1321 N. Y. Ave. Phone Main 1267 New Petworth ‘‘Dunigan Houses”’ Best Location in the City Highest Elevation Without Further Cash Payment 1f you buy a ot in this subdivision for $1,000 cash, we will build your house with no further cash payment on your part. If lots are sold on terms—18c and 20c per square foot, payable 20 per cent down and 2 per cent per month. comi Sh to | decorate se and public | building their jurisdiction in honor of the Shriners | Mr. Columb said \\'ashingl(\nmnx‘ generall preparing _for this | and that hi; This fine old colonial-residence in excellent condition, lo- cated at 623 South Fairfax, on an excellent well-paved street in the outskirts of Alexandria, contains 15 fine rooms, bath, 2 large porches, hot-water heat, electricity, extensive grounds, beautiful flower gardens and orchard. This property may be purchased from the owner at a very low price—$9, 2,500 cash, balance convenient terms— as the estate must be settled. Immediate Action is Advisable. Open for Inspection Every Day Phone Alex. 542-W Best View committee is | ct to the end building shall al evidence of hearty ked the President to Washingtonians in decoration of the White IHouse, accompanied by the word of eting.” These decora- tion ould be in place by Construction Will Compare Favorably With Any House—in Any Place some form of fla riCW TO REACH PROPERTY Take Chevy Chase car to the Circle and walk on Western avenue to Rittenhouse street, follow Rittenhouse street to the Real Estate Office by the big electric sign in front of the Purple Iris Tea House. x COME OUT SUNDAY (Salesmen on P’ropcrty All Day) N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Nz e, Varnum St. at 3rd Off Grant Circle If Synday is not convenient, phone us for appointment and we s : Six-room House, with large brick garage; brick pantry; deep porches, front and will drive you out. | rear; modern in every particular; artistically designed and finished; daylight cellar and large vard. | Price Is Low and Terms Reasonable GERTRUDE VAN HOESEN Phone Main 8416 819 Fifteenth Street Open and Lighted Daily Until 9 P.M. Take Ninth Street car marked “Soldiers’ Home” or “Grant Circle” Bus D. J. Dunigan 1321 N. Y. Ave. . Phone Main 1267 Homes That Are Homey You will be buying such a Home as you can enjoy thor- oughly—in a neighborhood already definitely established in character—where values are steadily and surely increasing. We want you to see them— NOW COMPLETED Albemarle and 38th Streets 1440, 1500, 1502 Kearney St. NE. Chevy Chase, D. C. | 3 - — As is usual in Kite Homes, they have exceptional features —adding to their comfort and convenience—most sub- stantially built—most attractively designed and finished. Tiled Bath Stone Fireplace Back Stairs Electricity Brookland Bungalows|| PARTELLO BUILT HOMES 4503 to 4525 Arkansas Ave. N.W. (AT BUCHANAN ST. BETWEEN 13TH AND 14TH STS.) Six rooms Stone Foundation Slate Roof Gas - Sleeping Porch Cement Porch Hot-water Heat Big Lots Open for Inspection Look through them at your convenience—day or evening. Our Mr. Hamilton will be found at the Sample Home—or you can phone him—for special appointment—Cleveland 1490. £ These unusually desirable detached homes must be seen 3 . to be appreciated. 4 ; ot e, You'll Like the. Pric?—- : L D TR L L Only $9,500—$500 Underpriced And the Terms Will Suit Your ~ $1,000 Cash—$80 Per Month such attractively priced bungalows. 5 rooms and bath, large attic and cellar. Co . Open Daily and Sunday LOWEST TERMS EVER BEST VALUES FOR T n.vemence OFFERED ON HOMES THE MONEY WEST Easy to reach by two car lines—Chevy Chase cars to Albemarle IN THIS SECTION. OF GEORGIA AVE. Street (fi:;st\stop north of Bureau of- Standards), turn west to 38th Take Brookland car to Monroe street and 12th, walk south on 12th to Kearney, then east to 15th. Take Rhode Island avenue car to 12th. North on 12th to Kearney and g A g . Street; or Wisconsin Avenue through cars to Windom Street. ° esat to 15th. Near 14th Street and convenient to bus line. Beautiful new colonial tapestry homes, { Pl'i 88 ’250 00 with brick garage to match. Houses contain six large rooms and tiled bath. ce, . Hot-water heat and electric lights. Hardwood floors and trim. The kitchen is a model one, equipped with a fine gas range; porcelain drainboard at- tached to sink. Extra large pantry. Large yard. V. T. H. BIEN’ lNC" These homes are underpriced to move them quickly, and the location, comfort and 3118 1Tth St. N.W. Col. 9636-9637 conveniences merit immediate, pugchase. “Homes of the Better Class” . : INSPECT SATURDAY OR SUNDAY Built, Owned and for: Sale by Harry A. Kite _ Member Washington Reat Estato Board Main 4846 =1 ] % : 91315t Street Main