Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1924, Page 18

18 REALTY MEETING HERE NEXT JUNE Local Dealers Concentrate Efforts to Prepare for - Convention. —— Washinglon realtors are concen- trating their efforts in preparing for the scventeenth annual convention of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, which will be held in this city, June 3 to Jume 6, 1921 An- nouncement was made 10 by Harry K. Boss, chairman of the con- vention committee of the local real estate board, that arrangements had been completed for housing the con- vention sessions and that the various committees appointed to perfect the details of the convention are begin- ning to function. The morning ions of the con- vention, which are considered the general convention sessions, will be held in Keith's Theater, from $ a.m. until noon. 1n the afternoon the con vention will be divided into seven different groups, all of which will hold their sessions in the of the New Willard Hotel and the Wash- ington Hotel, The natiol comprises o stituent local real uated in all parts with a membership and thirty state ass vided into seven Kp. These divisions pursue inten: and_investigation of the particular subjects in which they are interested. At the annual convention these di- visional groups hold their annual meetings, at which practical di sion of topics studied during the year jsre participated in by individual fealtors from all parts of the country. During the course of annual <o seven divis s offer < of the country a post- course in the intens v and discussion of such subjects as housing, taxation. property man- agement and the general principles and practices al_estate. groups are divided for sp study into the following s Brokerage, farm lands. home b - subdivisions, industrial prop- ertics, mortgage and finance and property management. Another important phuse of the convention is the annual meeting of the division composed of secretar of local boards from all over the Specializing in the study elopment of real esta 1 nizations, this divisi i a clearing house bury tions throughout the year in fur: ing information and help to s taries in the operation of local bo: Associated with Mr. Boss are W liam L. Beale and Jesse H. Hedges, who are vice chairmen of the general convention committee. PORCH LIGHT USED T0 BEAUTIFY HOME Should Be in Keeping—Fixtures Now Being Made in At- tractive Design. ation. which hundred con- ate boards sit bj Owners and especially builders of suburban homes are generally on the watch for features which will add to the attractiveness of the place —placing special emphasis on the exterior. Everything must be made appropriate and in keeping with the surroundings. Thus special care should be exer- | elsed in the selection of a proper lighting unit for the porch. In many such fixtures too often a lack of care and foresight is evidenced. fixtures designed for use in the din- ing, living and bedrooms are usually chosen with a view toward their special fitness for each particular room, together with their effect on surroundings, so why not select th for the porch in the same manner. Fixtures of the most attractive de- sign’ and utility for porch use are now being manufacturcd. In a colo- nial house, for example, a pair of attractive bronze lanterns hung on either side of the main door add to ! the appearance of the piace. There is no reason why the appearance of por: hould not be enhanced the use of good-looking fixtures. The most efficient and con method of operating the porch ture is by means of a three- switch, located near the door on fi porch, ‘and just inside the door with- | in the dwel . This arrangement makes it possible for the householder to turn on the light before he en- ters the house and to extinguish it after he has reached the inside. Then, the interior control ings late at night, for it is thus possible to flood the porch with light and see who is there ‘before opening the door. —_— Man making a mountain out of a mole hill thinks others are making & mole hill of his mountai REAL $1in a recent issue of The Star, has| nient | is handy ! 'ESTATE. LUMBER BUSINESS REFLECTS DECLINE 367 Mills Report During Week, Against 385 for the Pre- ceding Week. With 367 mills reporting for last week, as against 385 for the preced- ing week. the National Lumber Man- ufacturers' Assoclation’s weekly ‘re- {view of the national lumber move- | ment says there was a small decline in production and considerable de- clines in new biisiness and shipments, As compared with the same week of 1923, production increased about 10 per cent, while orders fell off ap- proximately 15 per cent and ship- ments 3 per cent. For the first five weeks of the year production has larger and shipments a little less than for the rresponding weeks of 1923, which the peak period of the . lumber ade since 1914 Unfilled orders of 4 southern pine tand west coast mi ¢ were 783992407 ills reporte 69 feet, agains it porting today 348 oduction for the ding to t= 107 per cent and or- cent of normal produc- orders (new busincs: of actual production s of the m rciations we 1, 1924 REAL ESTATE MAN HELD | AS REAL CITY BUILDER| Book on “Growth and Values": Ready as Reference at the Public Library. “City Gro | 1ex L. deM {ham (IW 6), to which the at- | tention of local realtors was called | been received at the Public Library, i Where it may be borrowed for home The' book points out that it is the real estate man that is the real city builder. “Ife visions the future, dreams of the developments vet to come, developing in concrete form the work of sity planners. and follows through by adopting the best ideas | available for the creation of new en- terprises.” The book has been prepared to aid these city builders and contains; studies of the causes of growth in cities and the effect of various influ- ences on land values. The chapters are detailed and the information so organized as to lend itself to easy use. Among the topics treated are: i Trend of pedestrian traffic; unusuai conditions affecting retail trade and rentals; central business property; | shifting business districts; effect of chain stores on values in retail busi- ness districts: residential areas; tax- ation and land values; elements which help and hinder growth, and -the va- rious aspects affecting real estate. The book is amply illustrated. ——————— It he spends money on her before marriage, he calls that love. If he spends mioney on her afterward, he calls _that generosity. 16 Bryant St. N.W. R large bright rooms—bath and servants' Scrcened " sleeping and breakfast ewly papered and painted. rge closets; linen closet and Electricity, g hot-water ! Deep lot to pantry with window. tor; BIG KITCHI Immediate Possession. || W. R.LEWIS, on Premises 10 e paved La Built-in tetrigeras EXTERIOR VIEW Of Sample House 1456 Ogden St. N.W. Running Disgonally from 14th and Oak to 16th and Spring PI. N.W.) Reasonably Priced (TERMS) This, sample house is furnished by the courtesy of The Hecht Co. (Old 14th St. Rd, Owned, built, V. T. H. BIEN, Inc, 3118 11th St. N.W. and for sale by Col. 9636 or Col. 6063-J THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, BUILDING PRICES T0 CONTINUE HIGH Now Considered Best Oppor- tunity for Construction of Homes. As far ahead as one can see there appears to be no reason to justify a prediction that any time in the future will be better than now to build that iome. Building costs are not low, but they are not higher than they will be either this year or next, or the next. $500 Deposit Takes —to one of these attractive little Homes at 3110-3128 Newton Street N.E. Just Off Rhode Island Avenue Ycu have never been able to buy such a Home as these are on anything like such terms. And they ARE wonderful little Homes— complete in every detail—finished with good taste; equipped for home-keeping convenience—baths, hot-water heat, electric and gas installations—and the double sidings that add so much to the house’s President Gompers of the | American Federation of Labor says “wages of the workingman cannot be cut, and the scale of wages in the building industry is the of wages in the building costs.” Its the price of labor that determines the cost of material. In spite of the enormous demand for lumber during the past ten years, prices realized for lumber at the mills are no higher than a year ago. Thers ls nothing ahead In this industry to warrant a decline in prices. Says Keith's Magazine: . ‘“The Ce- ment Manufacturers' Assoclation re- ports production {s meeting the de- mand and prices are stable. The brick and tile market is stronger than at any perlod in ten years, and with the continual increase in the pNpularity of these products they are not going into a slump.” All of us should feel good about the 1924 outlook. Listen to the opin- fons from business leaders: Level of Building Conts. Strass says: “Bullding costs are now at a level 30 per cent above prices of general commodities, with labor and materials scarce through- out the country. Our estimate for 1924 bulilding I8 four billion.” ¥ranklin D. Roosevelt, president of the Key comfort—summer and winter. Prices, $7,550 to $7,950 Wholly detached—with wide front parking and deep rear lots. Open for inspection—day or evening. at Treasury—and in 20 minutes you are at Rhode Island Avenue and Newton Street N.E. 1514 K Street gl‘. Built, Owned and For Sale by Harry A. Kite Incorporated Take cars on G street Amerlcan Constructlon Council, says: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1924, *Construction work in 1924 will equal ' E ord breaker. Stuart Wells, président’ of a large bond house, predicts business gains and even more satisfactory future situation than the year just closed. He also says: “The old idea that a presi- dential year is always a year of busi- ness slackness and uncertainty seems to be completely explode® 80 far as the prospects for 1924 are concerned. With the administration so definitcly committed upon sane measures, )o- litical uncertainties so commonly at- | tendant upon presidential campaigns seem fo be pretty well eliminated. Prosident ’ Coolidge has expressed | himself clearly in his imessage to Congress — efficient _administration. | coupled with any resulting economy in expenditure. “Present _indications in the stecl, labor and_ building material markets lead to the practical certainty that 1924 is to see the carrying out of large program of bullding construc tion. Building material costs an s, while high, are not exces Phone Main 4846 Member Washington Real Estate Board If You Believe in the United States—Y ou Believe in Washington! Terms. west to 41st Street. Bargain in Chevy $1,000. cash; and garage. must sell splendid places; fine condition. for a fine downtown house. brick alley. Terms. 813 15th Street N.W. Chase, D. most attractive bungalow; de- tached, with every fine modern appointment, On lot 60x100 feet. Near 14th & Decatur—Splendidly built new detached. brick; center-hall plan; 8 rooms, baths; all modern appointments. erty can be sold at a very attractive figure. Best Mt. Pleasant Section—$12,500—Owner it 8-room-and-2-bath brick (4 bedrooms and sleeping porch) ; h. electricity, porches, hardwood floors, buil garage. This is a splendid opportunity. Downtown—$17,500—3-story _ brick, marble front; 14 rooms, 3 baths, Very moderate figure Near N. H, Ave. and Park Road—$7,800— New 6-room-and-bath brick, with modern im- provements, porches; on lot 20 ft. wide to C—$10,950, only and-bath feet. This prop- cash; h Upshur, white open fire- The Best Buy in Chevy Chase 5314 41st St.—Just North of Jenifer St. Excellent 6-room-and-bath brick, completely renovated, redecorated: with h.-w.h., electricity; sleeping porch and built-in garage. Price $9,850. Open All Day Tomorrow! Take Chevy Chase car or drive out Connecticut Boulevard to Jenifer Street, thence Buy Now at Winter Prices For Spring Occupancy Near Soldiers’ Home Park—$9,850—6-room- th brick, with hot-water Nokol heat, electricity; front, rear and sleeping porches; hardwood floors, screens, garage. Property in fine condition. 2 Near 9th and Allison—$8850—Only $1,500 5 very desirable brick, with h-wh., electricity, porches and room for garage. N Street, west of 14th—$8,750—10-room-and- bath brick. A real buy in the path of ad- vancing values. near -8th—$8250—6-room-and-tile- bath brick, h-w.h,, electricity; front, rear and sleeping porches; parquetry hardwood floors, screens; 2nd floor with complete kitchen rents for'$§53.50 per month. Lot 20 by over 140 ft. Lot 20x120 6-room-and-tile-bath Terms. Close to Library of Congress—$8950—2- features. condition. - WAEKER Member Washington Real Estate Board story, 8-room-and-2-bath brick (6 bedrooms); new hot-water heating plant, electricity, other Rents for $115 per month. Good It Will Pay You to Consult Our Offerings Before Buying Do You Want a Real Home Moderately Priced —one look will convince you that our houses are a real buy, beautifully designed to satisfy any one our location can’t be beat just around the corner from Grant Circle Exhibit House 316 Webster St. Open, lighted today and Sunday until 9 p.m. To inspect take 16th street bus to Grant Circle and Webster street, or 9th street car marked Soldiers” Home to 4th and Upshur streets— walk north to houses D. J. DUNIGAN 1319 N. Y. Ave. Phone Main 1267 ST Quality and Elegance in Abundance On Sale 7 Days—One Sold—3 Left HZMZ<P>Y Twupa CEPRn NZAMA <npm <Em EXHIBIT HOUSE 1336 D Street N.E. A Home Like This Is the Dream of Millions Evidence of their supremacy is contained in the following noteworthy features: Glass door knobs. Double panel mahogany doors. Transoms over all doors. Many floor plugs. Switches to all lights. Low radiators. . Conveniently arranged kitchen. Built-in Green Mountain Refrigerator. Extra large “Quality” gas range. Servant's toilet. Steel beam construction. Large ight cellar. Alley. Handsome tapestry brick fronts. Rubble stone terrace walls. Colonial covered front porches. Extra large breakfast porch. Double sleeping porch. Extra large light rooms. Latest built-in sanitary tub. Extra spacious closets. One-piece combination spigots. French doors to hreakfast porch. One-piece sinks. The finish and decorations are accomplished with a mastery that will be a revelation There are only four of these perfection homes. They are in a class above everything being offered for sale at the present time. MAKE THE OUTLOOK BRIGHTER. INVESTIGATE AT ONCE. Open for Inspection Daily and Sunday, 10 AM. to 9 P.M. LIGHTED AND HEATED ARNOLD AND COMPANY : Exclusive Agents 1416 Eye St *Main 2434