Evening Star Newspaper, January 24, 1925, Page 17

REAL ~ESTATE. REAL ESTATE POINTS TO IMPORTANCE e HOME-OWNING GETTING OF BUILDING INDUSTRY Report on Valuation Represented in Per- mits for 11-Year Period in Twenty Selected Cities. The importance the construction Industry s manifest in the reports of 20 melected important cities. The valuation of building permits taken out during the 11-vear period from 1914 to 1924 equals 3100 for every man, woman and child in the United State: The enormous total for the 11 years 3n these cities Is $11.021, 00." The epportionment between the years is sharply graded. The year 1424 con- fributed more n $2.100,000,000 of vuluation, or nearly one-fifth of the total for 11 years. The year 1923 contributed ¥y less—just a trifle more than $2,000,000,000 In 1914 the total for these same cities was $499,399,128. Not quite half of $1.000,000,000 in that year was piled up, but, of course, it must be considered that construction costs then were prac- tically half of what they are now. One dollar did more work then than now : so ingtead of saying that the valuation that year was only one-fourth of what 1t 1s r, may mor say he value of the construction of that year in these cities was one-half of what it 1924 Throttled Conxtruction Shown. Tn 19 tled 8 the effects of throt- tion are evident in t vaiutions, In 1919 the construction in- dustry girded itself for the business, ed from year to year. ial prices and con- n labor wages have fluctuated the years since the war until e latter months of 1924, when the fluctuation ceased. A level of at Jeast temporary stabi is reached with wages of workmen in the build- sng trades much higher than they were in 1919 and material prices considerably lower. Taking the average for wages during the five-year period from 1919 to MARKET FOR SOFT'WO0OD IMPROVES IN WEEK during t Hardwood Shows Upward Trend | and Price Increases Reported on Some Kinds. Reports received this week from manufacturing centers, both in South- ern and Western producing terri- tories, state that the softwood market has undergone a marked improve- w although demand is still re- ted ne extent by uufavor- weather interfering with ou ¥8 the American Lu However, demand com surate expectations and s ago there was a slight weakening tendency noticeable here and there, the former great firmness Is again becoming a feature. There have n few advances in softwood prices registered since holidays, but manufacturers have doubt that higher prices will prevail ter dem stri to so: able door worl no order files al- 1d show little uring new business, es- low and t in sec in view of th stocks which has on hand. hardwood market also is in- sing in activity, and several price have been since e first of the yea ve oc- curred chiefly , birch snd maple, which a in stron demand from furnit and bullding trades interests Seek Better Railroad Yards. Holding that the ugly and unkempt appearance of railroad rights of way in American cities makes an unfavor- able impression on all persons enter- ing them passing through, the National Association of Real ate Boards its annual meeting just closed at Dallas, Tex., has taken steps to initiate a national movement for mproving this condition at Washington” homes. with six miles of improved streets. the | | average | | 1923 as a base to figure on, we find that wages in 1919 were 86 per cent of this average, while wages in 1924 were 117 per cent of the average. This compari- son is computed on a nation basia. Construction materfal prices com- puted in the same manner as bufld- ing wages stood at 100 per cent, or equal to the five-year average In 1919, In 1924 the material prices stood at 89 per cent of the five-vear average. The movement since 1919 in wages and prices is of greater moment to the man with money to jnvest in bullding than would be & comparison of wages and prices now with what they were In 1914, City bullding is just one manifestation of a different era, and this is proceeding with con- ditions being acted on by influences of post-war nature. Twenty Cities Show Gains. While the total for 20 cities shows gain for this year, eight cities show losses from last vear. Chicago is the largest ci showing recession. Atlanta, Indianapolls, Minneapolis, Kansas City, St. Louis and Cleveland also show losses. New York City shows the huge gain of $62,435,131 for 1924 over 1923 The significance of this gain is ap- parent when the tabulation of 210 cities reporting is scanned; and only nine cities out of the entire number have a total yearly valuation amount- ing to the gain of this year over last vear in New York City. Detroit Is the second ground gainer, the valuation for 1924 exceeding that for 1923 by $30,000,000, almost the amount sufficlent to counterbalance the loss of Chicago. December saw a larger total valu- ation for building permits issued than did November. This augurs well for Spring and late Winter construction. REAL ESTATE STUDENTS INSPECT CONSTRUCTION Visit Burleith to Obtain First-Hand Information on Development of Area. A number of students taking the real estate course given by the Knights of Columbus Evening School visited the community development at Burleith on last Sunday morning to inspect and obtain first-hand infor- mation of the various methods of construction and real estate develop- nts in and around Washington. he visit to this development follow~- ed a lecture on construction given by H. S. O'Nelll, real estate expert for the War Department, who is con- ducting the course on real estate at the evening school Durlng the lecture on “Building Construction” by Mr. O'Nefll detalls of construction were pointed out with particular reference to faulty con- struction and where to look for de- fects in bulldings caused by cheap but not economical buflding methods. e students were enabled to get a most practical first-hand knowledge of the different s of construction, fnasmuch as the buildings in course of erection at the development in va- rious stages of completion were open for their inspection While the visit to Burleith was purely for the purpose of studying the various construction features, many polnts of real estate interest were brought out by Mr. O'Neill, In- cluding the development of new ad- ditions and the necessity of close ob- servation by men engaged in real es- tate business, ‘Wine Growers Oppose Treaty. BERLIN, January 24—The Reichs- tag yvesterday referred the German- sh commerclal treaty, drawn up some months ago, to a special com- mission for examination. Opposition to the draft is emanating chiefly from the German wine growers, who charge that their industry will be wiped out it Spain granted special Import | privileg Massachusetts Park most beautiful residential section of detached Containing seven million feet of forest-covered land, Includes what remains of The Triangle of Increasing Values —between Connecticut, Massachusetts and Cathedral avenues. Over 200 homes from $15,000 to $200,000 built and under con- Actual Wooded struction. $8,000,000. hom(‘ . St. and Cathed villa Ave. improvements sites, with ]nti from 50 to 115 feet front. values exceed central and side hall Park Office, 32d and home lots, Mlddaugh & Shannon, Inc. ESTABLISHED 1599 Riggs-Semmes Bldg., Dupont Circle, Potomac 2200 6704 4th St. N.W. 14th St. and 9th Excellent schools and shopping _ district. Six rooms, M. I, cedar closet, automatic lights, open fire pla The kitchen is a delight to any woman. $11,250 Terms One block of St. car lin 1410 H St. N.W. Some of Washington’s Best Business Men Have Bought Our Homes in TAKOMA PARK See These Homes Sunday 300 Eastern St. N.W. Cor. Cedar and Eastern Sts. Living and dining rooms, kit- chen and breakfast room, 3 bed- rooms, all on one floor. You must see this home to appreciate © $11,750 $2,000 Cash Payment These Homes Are Heated and Lighted ‘Open Sunday and Evenings CYRUS SIMMONS Main 1023 Stone and Stucco Cottage for Hillside Site Charming House Will Seem to Grow Out of the Ground If the Foundation and Planting Are Well Planned. g Too | TN % Formal beds and paths would be out of place The timber of the house should be hand hewn and stained to match the stones as nearly as possible; the roof also should harmonize with the whole in tone, and the concrete of the side | walls should have the general tone of harmony. The whole fdea should s side hill which rises from thelbe to create harmony and not con- ground in a most informal way. Who- | trasts. Contrasts gre all very well in ever bulilds this house should see to it | the larger house, but small ones that the rocks at the base of the|[should be as Inconspicucus and porch are fitted into the ground In an | charming as possible irregular manner, so that the porch S akaaor ¥ and _foundation ‘wall Will ook 3| teior of the house I Wonderfully though they were a natural rock|convenfent. It is divided into three formation. When trees and shrubs|gections—a working section, a living are planted among the rocks at the | section and sleeping quarters. The base, and vines creep over the stones |jiving room and dining room are which form the walls, the whole|practically one—to obtain a sense of structure will be knit into its envi- |ypace’ They could he made one by ronment in a satisfactory manner. Jeaving out the small separating | The foundation stones should aiso (wall melt up inta the concrete walls in #n| The larg irregular way. It is easy to pour the|charming outdoor sitting room as concrete In such a way that it fits all { well as an observation point. It is about the rocks and leaves one to|entered from the terrace or from a suppose that the entire house is of | French window from the living room. rock partly plastered over. This gives [Stone steps lead down to the garden. an impression of substance The terraced entrance to the porch is The porch has been placed on the |at the upper side of the house, so as Jower side of the house because it is[to give a long and easier grade for likely that the view would be off over |the approach. There is a large fire- the valley from which the hill rises. |place in the living room with a cozy To break any sense of formality,|seat beside it. The room is lighted which this type house should avoid, by two groups of windows. The bed- the architect has introduced a plant |rooms are separated from the main box bullt Into the rocks, and also jut- |body of the house by a small hall- ted out a rock on the other side of |Way. The fireplace in the owner's the porch in such a way that it forms |T0om may be omitted if it is not de- a little bird bath. Breaking the|sired wails In these two ways adds artis-| The kitchen is tic interest to them. All the plant- |hallway, so that the maid can answer | trance to the maid's bedroom ing about the house should be of|the door bell without having topass| 1f no mald is desired this entire shrubs and flowers which are native to | through the living room. The kitch- | suite could be made into an outdoor the place in which the house is bullt. |en is thoroughly equipped, and so ar- | living room or dining room or one ATIES ZAITTITIES Many of the most charming houses are built upon a hillside instead of a level. It would seem that the archi- tect takes certain inspiration from the artistic irregularity of the ground. The result Is often a far more sympa- thetic structure than when he must keep to an absolutely flat base. This little house is designed for a that the In- front porch makes a housewife. The three sections, ranged that the work can be done in the easiest possible There is a place for the maid's dining table near the kitchen window The en- trance to the dining room from the kitchen is through a small passage- way; but if the owner desires, a door- way could be cut directly into the dining room from the Kitchen The passageway, however, Is a valuable feature, sin it separates the pantiry reached from the|from the kitchen and provides en- manner An Exclusive Dunigan Subdivision HIGH ELEVATION—GOOD WIDE STREETS LARGE PUBLIC ALLEYS HOMES YOU SHOULD INSPECT Built to insure health and comfort, plenty of room, light and cheerfulness PRICES $8,650 and Up CONVENIENT TO ALL LEADING CAR LINES These houses consist of 6 and 8 rooms with and without garages . Four Styles to Select From Always Open for Inspection EXHIBIT HOME 527 Ingraham N.W. 5234 7th-N.W. Take 14th St. Car Marked “Takoma” to 8th and Kennedy Sts. .W. or 9th St. Car to Ingraham' St—Walk 2 Blocks or Call us to show you. Phone us and our representative will call without any obligation ‘whatsoever D. J. DUNIGAN, Inc. 1319 NEW YORK AVENUE TELEPHQNE MAIN 1267 EXHIBIT HOME could make this into the dining room proper and let the portion now oceu- pied by the dining room be part of the large living room, Since the price of material and la- bor vary so materlally in different localitles we do Mot attempt to give an estimate as to cost, but suggest that you consult your local bullder who can give vou detailed Informa- tion as to the costs of your exact needs to be installed in this design. For information as to the procuring of building plans of this design No. 19 send stamped and self-addressed envelope to the Real Estate Editor of The Star. (Copyright, George Matthew Adams.) PLAN BIG DEVELOPMENT New Home of Chicago Produce Market to Cost $17,000,000. The new home of the Chicago prod- uce market, which does an annual business of approximately $500,000,- 000, will be the largest and most modern and scientifically planned de- velopment of its kind in the world. This announcement was made by the South Water Market Trust—an assocfation which includes practically al] of the city's produce merchanti— which has arranged with 8. W. Straus & Co., investment bankers, to under- write a 6 per cent first mortgage bond issue of §8,000,000 on the project. This arrangement, it was stated, assured the financing of the new market dis- trict, which will be established at an estimated cost of approximately $17,100,000. Wool Growers Elect. SAN FRANCISCO, January 24.— Frank J. Tagenbarth of Spencer ldaho, was re-elected president of the Natlonal Wool Growers' Associ- ation at the closing session of the sixtieth annual convention here yes- terday. He has held the office con- tinuously since 1911. Again, a thoughtful arrangement makes this floor plan ideal for the working, sleeping and separate; there In ample closet space; and if the mald’s room and bath are living, are quite | orary INCREASING SUPPORT Business and Civic Groups Are Lending Aid—Building Figures Show Housing Problem Still Exists in This Section. During ington, for amounted to $1 $137,846,400 for Dodge Corpora phia district includes eastern Penn- sylvania, southern New Delaware land, This increase § degree. In the more progressive communi- this d ties of throughout the business and « the need of helpir or bulld houses to attain their desire ot merely a opinion in this direction is finding help through Better Homes an educational organiza- tion with headquarters at 1653 Penn- . The the organization is Secretary of Com- merce Hoover, and the advisory board Coolidge as hon- for a home—n live. Publi in Americ: sylvania avenu includes Presid of the cabinet. To meet the small or moder:; of Better Hom cused cost on sma Indication of the growth of inter- est in this direction is shown in the comparative figures of 1 Better Homes In 1923 there reported detail demonstration age cost of th for the citles subm for 108 average cost demonstrations costing from against three Homes week stration house: demonstration to $4,500, as a in thé 1923 B | the group of from $4,501 to Homes week 11 in the 1923 and for houses of the group 15 were not required, thiy space may easily become a sun parior and outdoor dining room—or perhaps a studlo or library workroom. pared with 10 In its efforts to help overco 85661 - T the first 1924 contracts awarded to the delphia district, which includes W. residential chairman, ting c demonstrat; $7,060 included 14,900, the tion. and s Indication housing problem is still present to a res ent and needs means the efforts | America in the various centers where,demonstration have been carried on have ate es in nine same 1923, according to figures reported by the Division of Rullding and Housing of the United States Department of Commerce, from records of the F. W. of the increasing attention is being given by ivic organizations families who buy months of | Phi Better Homes in community demonstrate sh- construction as against period in the ~ courage home * builders in orde ta life may be msde and the home The Philadel- | the efficiency the hom sensible and for home improvement in America hz national United American tion, the Service Bureau of other semi-pvivate |as federal he be through velopment of pra teaching of wide application manual of the wa In seeking Jersey, Mary 5 also Virgin that the Hom Aréhitects’ and a la well as country to place to president of | interest show demonstrations by Scouts, Camp Fire other organizations of other members Quick of families of |idea of comm: and | week demonst fo- | 4 1. recognition was been 11 homes week were ed hou! ese 1924 Better Homes week st figures showed of $1,500 in the There were 1 s ‘used in cost from $3,001 whici ainst er Home ouses ran, 000 included 18, demonst tions famil and 1924 | what they there were demonstration | cases w cities which | for their | SURURE T ook g5 |made & record in th < was Albem at Char an | furnished houses | to thousands of v to $3,000, as demon- the 1924 9 of this class week. In ing in cost| 4 Better | as ag ation W $6,001 to $7 the used in 19 in present shortage of Amari America organizations, ntages of for home ownership, to assist an ¢avironment fmproved with a resultant inc ag propriate Better Sm bodles, where houses for the naking young pe ! Rural Conditions Studied. Centers on Small Homes. i - terment in muni tors from homes, through to thrite = nome wholesoni timulate purchases Homes s he support of many including the ree, asoci; House number well spread de had he rural the towns ter Homes County n old, ndi- over zes Don’t Worry About Rents When You Can-Own One of These Attractive Homes —ideally located—and modernly constructed and appointed. 1731 to 1743 A Street S.E. The Sample Home—open for inspection every day—including Sunday—with an office representative in attendance—is number 1743. available. pancy at once. 1514 K Street We have just completed this group of six “perfect” homes— with front terrace—very deep rear lot, to wide alley. One block away is the new Eastern High School; graded schools, stores, churches, etc., are handy. Car line just a step around the corner. A splendid neighborhood—where values will continually increase. Price, $6,950 —and terms will be —made to suit you. Note these imporlanl details: Six spacious rooms. Completely appointed bath. Perfect heating system. Separate heater for hot water Big closets and lots of them. Sleeping porch across rear. Front and rear porches. R4 Gas range and dresser in kitchen, with tiled effect finish. Attractive brick construction. Steel beam reinforcement. Spacious air chamber. Handsome electric fixtures. Tastefully papered. Splendid floors. The biggest Home values in Washington—the utmost we can put into a house. Ready for inspection tomorrow—and occu- Built, Owned and ¥or Sale By Harry A. Kite Phone Main 4846 (Incorporated) Member Washington Real Estate Board