Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1925, Page 19

NG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. SOFT PINE LUMBER PRICE 'REAL ESTATE. THE EVEN 1925. ‘'REAL ESTATE. C. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, Lumber is now being received | cently been restricted by one cause or ments. URGESNEW METHOD INREALTY MARKET Change in Measurement of Business Activities Propos- ed by Association. Establishment of a new measure- ment of real estate market activity throughout the United States is an- the National Assoclation tate Boards. The new market index is to be obtained from the official records of the actual num- ber of real estate transfers and con- veyances made each month in 41 typical cities, and has been made pos- sible through th& co-operation of ounty recorders, members of the American Title Association and Bab- son's statistical organization with the BUILDING BETTER HOMES SOUGHT| FOR MODERATE-SALARIED PEOPLE Home Economics Association to Encourage Con- struction of Dwellings to Meet Needs of Fami- lies In and Around District. The Home Economics Association of the District of Columbia is under- taking to encourage the building of ter homes for the people in and around Washington by co-operating with builders who are building on a large scale. The assoclation was inter- ested in making this effort because of the very few homes obtainable which are planned for the convenience and comfort of the modern family, it states. Another reason given for building the particular type of home is that most of the new homes that are being con- structed are either too expen: for the limited means of the rage family or else are so cheaply built that they are not a good investment for one of such limited means their annual income, and in some cases as much as two and & half times [ show _strength, their annual income, so that a family on an income of $3,000 cannot safely and easily manage the financing of a | home that costs more than $7,500. Actual facts in the District of Co- lumbia, accordinig to the builders and organizations interested in finaneing home building, says the assoclat} indicate that a great many familie are going beyond this standard in ob- ining homes, but there are many cases where they have done so to their regret, as some emergency has their load very heavy for them isting in the tion of homes The committee is a planning and demo: CAUSES MARKET SLUMP Fundamental Outlook Still Declar- ed Good—Hardwood Trade Remains Slow. The lumber market has aspect this week, owing to t ing of Southern pine prie ever, te outlook and fundamental Lumberman, Ch! which Southern attributed to the a weaker [ has not been marred nditions generally making one of its main efforts the encouragement of better housing fa- cilities for families in Washington They are. working upon the principle developed ace in which children that family life s best where there is can plxy safely and have an inter reason d space for gardens are being encourgged. o of five mem- For th ha in home chores. tached houses which A special commit by the retailers faster than it is be- ing sold, with the result that they find it unnecessary to place new or- ders. are finding business according to the com- mon report, but most of the material bought is for delivery only after weather conditions have improved, &o the outward movement is much re- stricted. The prospects are ‘that a few Springlike days will stimulate vards fairly good, siderably, and result in call for de- livery of materfal alre Dellveries with reduce and bring a material increase wholesale trade. When this occurs, Hw weakness recently developed by prices will undoubtedly disappear quickly. The Douglas fir market has shown no important change. Prices are be- ing well held at recent levels, the downward tendency that previously characterized them having to a large extent disappeared with the curtail- ment of production. However, there t | is little strength in the market, orders being restricted to absolute require- ments, end these not large. A marked improvement is bound to occur, nevertheless, as weather conditions in the Middle Western and Eastern another, but the outlook is for early improvement, notably In the furniture and flooring and interior trim trades. Ordered Home From China. Maj. Hayes A. Kroner, United States Infantry, and Capt. Woodrow W. Woodbridge, Field Artillery, have been relieved from duty as student officers at Peking, China, and ordered to the United States. Maj. Kroner building and other outdoor work con-|has been assigned to duty with the 3d Division, at San Francisco, and .| Capt. Woodbridge to the 412th Field Artillery, at Portland, Ore. IEe=——n0——n Petworth Illinois Ave. N.W. Only 2 Left Colonial Homes contain- o If you appreciate nature you will delight in ahome in Pesley Heiahts All the charm of wooded hills and grassy valleys are features of this wonderful community that is be- ing consistently and conservatively built. Investment here can never be allendefi by the danger of inharmonious invasions. We design every home—and build it the Miller-way—with spacious grounds and all public utilities installed. In Wesley Heights you are but a short fifteen minutes from the heart of the city. ing six large rooms, tiled bath, spacious pantry, hot- water heat, hardwood floors, sleeping porches. Servant's toilet in cellar. bers of the Home Economics Asso- ciation has been studying conditions and making plans for this project. The chairman of the committes is Mrs. Belle Shelton Ketcham, and the other members bury, Dr. Louls Holmes and Mi iation has done consider- | which keep well ithin this figur to find » | It plans to assist 1 the demonstra- vell constructed, conveniently A and attractive homes during week, May 10-17. One dings Is now in process ion, and those interested d to visit it at any stage lding and learn the details hot how it is being built. The foot-| foundations and framework can n during the next week. The s located about two and a half blocks from the' Alexandria car line Aurora Hills, Va., and hed in 15 or 20 minute mobile or by the electric re department of the National | Association of Real Estate Boards In order to ascertain the normal rate of real estate activity for each month in the year for each city re- | ¢ ting, the National ocfation of | | EState Boards has analyzed the official records of all real estate conveyances in each month for the eight and has used the States begin to stimulate outdoor work. The hardwood trade remains rela- tively slow. Prices are in some cases lower than a month or six weeks but show no actual weakness. ing by industri Inspect the Homes that are completed and ready for occupancy tomorrow. Our repre- sentatives will give you detailed information. do .this it has p: census of 1920 from the tax report of >, and has discussed the subject | with other Government age and private organizations whic would have a knowledge nf the i f the average family According to the 195 £a o} Sample House No. 4912 Il. Ave. N.W. g FLOYD E. DAVIS Motor out Mass. Ave., across Wisconsin Ave, and turn to leit into Cathedral Ave.,, which leads to property. By trolley—get off at Wisconsin Ave. and Macomb St. and take free bus to Wesley Heights. Our representatives will be on hand to answe inquiries. New Barometer Accurate, Because of the accuracy with which ings of 2 | a1so sho the dwel Park, Md. Construction on this will be started at once. A detailed de- scription of these homes will be pub- gs consists of 4.5 persons. 61 Pay Taxes. I H 1119 17th St. Realtors Phone Main 1790 Members Washington Real Estate Board The report 1922 W m lfl W.C.and A. N. Miller LI each n association ‘MHW $6,975 Bungalows IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF WASHINGTON $600 Cash—$65 a Month No property around Washington is increasing in value as fait as that along 16th Street and Georgia Avenue Extended. This is the most valuable and the most desirable section in which a detached home can still be bought for $6,975—$600 CASH—$65 A MONTH. These bungalows, 24 feet by 32 feet, contain five rooms, bath and three closets; front porch 8 feet by 24 feet; a large sleeping porch and kitchen porch. Will paper to suit purchaser. 7s-inch oak floors throughout; standard electrical fixtures with B. X. wil ; Corbin hlrd\\tre with cylinder front door locks. Double siding and floors with bmldlng paper between both. Full height celler with cement floor under entire house, containing furnace, 5 double-bung windows, laundry trays, inside stairway from kitchen and grade entrance to yard. Walls \uler-proofcd and plaslered outside. Modern con- struction, including main support by iron beams and columns. Concrete sidewalk and macadam road. Located in Blair-Takoma, two squares from street car and bus. City water, sewer and electric service. T in the issued Survey periodi Realtor gure as ascertained of these families The District Home onomics Asso- E of Their Offices to o] 0= The records of the 41 )number in the District 5 tional organization, with a member- dicating that, with the deductions of Current Business, | that are allowed by law, they do not | tional, is composed of professional concluded that the average of | ing scientific methods to their every- - employes In the District would range | day problems. Miss Emeline S. Whit. Main 9111 o . lished later 7th and E Sts. shows that there were 4 heads pt] o A the reports will be announced | was $3.600. Subtracting the number | ciation is a branch of the American leaves 53 ined by the associa- ship of 5,000, representing every State. T 7 T have an income of $2,000 | home economics workers and teachers f e A probably between $2.500 and $3,000. | comb, home economics speclalist in gen which for the p: v above the normal as records, but downward in uncertainty of aded decldedly gets under 1 measurement The index for the group of st October was 144, fo ‘t;..“if}fll;‘.rié‘éf,.::' Reduced to $20,000 - situation. This situation in the dropping of activity for the 41 cities 1 below the line of normal- res ranging from | e being | 1917 > of the war the eached a peak se clties represent, | families pay ax in 1322 Seck Better Facllities. = Announce the Remouval Main 353 onth hereafter by the national | who income tax from the l!\ltl Home Economics ssoclation, a na- families making no returns, thus in- | ation will be included The rict association, like the na- N 1416 K Street N.W. From these figures the comn e | and home-makers interested in apply- . The Division of Building and Housing | the United States Bur u of Educa- in the Department of Commerce ad- vises that home builders may safely put into a home twice as much as tion, is now president of the District associati Th tast Fall, upward a way, the shows. ar the local organizatiop is WE BELIEVE WE HAVE THE BEST HOME VALUE IN THE CITY IN OUR NEW HOMES 707 to 727 Kennedy St. N.W. DESCRIPTION All two-story and brick houses, with neat reception hall, spacious living rooms, well arranged dining rooms, full equip- ped Kitchen, with bulit-in ice box, Detroit Jewel gas range. Three large bedrooms, large wardrobe closets and tiled bath with built-in tub and shower. Three spacious Pporches. Cement front porch across entire front of the house, large breakfast poroh across the entire house, also a large sleeping porch. On 140.foot-deep lot to alley. the This Home at This Price Is Unquestion- ably the Best Buy in Chevy Chase Today 41 cities in Feb- ear reached 183. The | nmn'h of of market a We Also Have Larger Houses and Bunga- lows Up to $15,000, But None Better Built Drive out 16th Street or Georgia Avenue to Georgia Avenue and tl then North on Georgia Avenue to sales office next to Silver Spring Nat direct to houses in Blair-Takoma. Phone, Woodside 138. BALT!MORE BUILDING | SHOWS SHARP INCREASE | $4.279.520 I_y TDMI nl Permits Is- sued During February—1924 Inspect This Afternoon and Sunday TO INSPECT, Take 14th Street car, get off at 8th and Kennedy Streets, or take any 9th Street car and get off at Kennedy Street and walk east to houses, Salesmen on Property Every Day and Evening North Washington Realty Co., Inc. E. BROOKE LEE P. BLAIR LEE President Vice President Washington City Sales Office, Opposite State Department, Phone Main 6152 Construction Office, Silver Spring, Col. 9821 Figures Beaten. TIMORE.* March 3812 Jenifer Street, Chevy Chase, D. C. DESCRIPTION On a beautiful lot 100-it. frontage just west of Conn. Ave. Stone foundation, fireplace and chimney; six de- lightful rooms on first floor, 4 charming bedrooms and double English bath on second floor and attic above. Hard- wood floors, vapor heat, electric lights, instantaneous water heater. Buy @ James Martin Quality-Built House and Be Happy James Martin Realty Co. 721 13th St. N.W. Main 2850 Dwelling was the out- | standing in I number permitted ary w 8, con- trasted v 4 in January. Valuation | e of building totaled | over $1,000, onstruction OPEN FOR INSPECTION QUINTER, THOMAS & CO. 819 15th St. N.W. Main 8416 Full Commission to Brokers Open for Inspection A NEW HOME 309 Bryant St. N.E. 6 rooms, hath, hot-water heat, front and back porches, large lot fo alley. price, 915990 rerms LACY & BELT Phone Franklin 5772 493 G St SaWL MWQMNOW“MOOQMO“OQO You and Your Wife —will both like these new Kite-built Homes They have plenty of room for YOU to stretch out—and a big deep lot to make a flower and vegetable garden. Splendid Town House Near Wardman Park Hotel 00000”000“000000“‘00000000004'000000“000000000000900000000‘0 1025 Park Road N.W. Brand New Apartment is being shown in the new, 8-story, fireproof apartment building known as SHE’LL like them because they are so compact, and with their many conveniences—easy to take care of. Inspect Sunday Very attractive well ar- ranged apartments of 2 rooms, kitchen and bath, and 3 rooms, kitchen and bath, some with large Al bright rooms, plenty of closets, hard- wood floors Prices $67.50 to $77.50 B. F. SAUL CO. 925 15th St. N.W. Main 2100 We’ve made a special feature of roomy-compactness—which means maximum comfort with minimum of housekeeping effort. porches. Ready for Your Inspection Tomorrow 3001-3021 Fifteenth St. N.E. Corner of Fifteenth and Irving Streets Wholly detached—on lots of generous size. Six wonderfully arranged rooms—completely equipped bath; sleeping porch; front porch; kitchen porch; separate side entrance to cellar; handsome floors; artistic decorations; attractive electric fixtures; a “perfect” kitchen, with glassed dresser; generous big closets; hot-water heating plant, and separate heater for hot water; laundry tubs. Price? Open for Inspection—Every Day and Sunday L Cleveland Park Convenient to the Episcopal Cathedral and schools; a com- paratively mew 2-story de- tached modern home, frame construction stucco, containing 8 rooms, 2 baths, hot-water heat; spacious lot, over 5,000 sq. it; specially priced for quick sale $18,500 Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 2823 29th St. N.W. Beautiful tapestry brick home in one of ‘Washington’s exclusive neighborhoods, for sale at the Right Price. Contains 8 large rooms, 4 of which are sleeping rooms; 2 baths; inviting breakfast porch, skepma p«)rch and attic. | En- tire place modern in all respeéts, with weather stripping, awnings, ‘and all screens. Brick garage and large lot in rear. Open Tomorrow. 1 to 6 P.M. We want you to see them before you learn the price— otherwise you'll not believe there can be so much home for so little money—and we’ll make the terms—VERY EASY, too. 1616 16th Street Radio Attachments Cy Tceless Refrigeration Soundproof Floors Showers in Baths Built-in Beds (optional) Roomy Closets 0l Heating Plant One Room and Bath to Five Reooms and Two Baths at MODERATE RENTALS Open for Inspection L. S. FRISTOE RENTAL AGENT 5th Street Take Rhode Island car leaving G St. at Treasury—and getting off at 16th St. N.E.— turn left to Irving—and left on Irving to 15th and these Homes. Built, Owned and For Sale by . : e Ph; Harry A. 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