Evening Star Newspaper, April 25, 1925, Page 16

REAL BALTIMORE HOUSING SURVEY IS PLANNED Will Apply Principally to Single- Family Dwellings—Over- | building Feared. 8pecial Dispatch to The Star BALTIMORE., April 25 the Real Estate Board are planning a thorough survey of housing condi- tions in Baltimore. The purpose is to show how many houses for which permits have been issued since 1921 have 2l hoi" many vacant hous and what sections are short or over- supplied. The count will apply chief- Iy to single family dwellings. It i the opinion of some membe board that some residentia of Baltimore are overbuilt a N. Dame, president of the discussing the situation. “The home builders, who are investing millions of dollars annually in new dwelling house constuction, are necessarily very keenly interested in avoiding the almost certain ruin least some of them which| would follow a materially oversup- plied market Uncertainty as to the supply has| already caused some of the older builders, who are familiar with con ditions which existed a decade ago, te slow up, or be extremely cautious » their operations. No one belleves that there is yet sight any such surplus of houses would be necessary lo cause any material slump in prices. Should any such surplus be created the builders with unsold houses on their hands| would suffer, but not alone. Any gen- | eral slump in prices would affect the value of all of the houses in Balti more as well as the city's taxable| ba “The survey planned will be made by voluntary workers composed of members of the hoard. Small sections of the city will be assigned to a large number of committees consist ing of two or three members each and it is expected that the work will be completed within the next 30 days or six weeks, Officials of Slis to meet in Detroit ESTATE. Educators For Training A national conference on education for the vocation of real estate will be held at Detroit, Mich., June 24. The conference, in which educators and real estate leaders of the United States and Canada will take part, is called by the joint commission on real estate education, made up of repre- sentatives of the American Associa tion for Collegiate Schools of Busi- ness, the United Y. M. C. A. Schools, the Institute for Research in Land Economics and Public Utilities and the National Association of Real Es- tate Bpards. The conference will be held in connection with the annual convention of the National Associa- tion of Real Estate Boards. which June 6, in. clusive. Dean Edmund E. Day of the University of Michigan will preside. The more than 40 colleges and uni. versities now offering courses in real estate will be asked to send represent- atives to the conference. Instructors in real estate courses now being given e auspices of local real estate n 185 cities of the United States and Canada will also be invited to participate. The objects of the conference will be to discuss the content of educa tional courses in real estate and the best methods of presenting these courses. Dr. Richard T. Ely of the Will Discuss THE EVENING Plans Real Estate Men University of Wisconsin, leading au thority in the country on land eco- nomics and director of the Institute for Research in Land Economics and Public Utilities, will addre: the con- ference on.‘“Real Estate KEducation and the Future.” T. H elson, as sistant executive secret ot the United Y. M. C. A. Schools, dozens of which have opened courses in real estate in the last two yvears, will pro- pose a standard test in real estate. The test is being worked out by him in connection with the National As- sociation of Real Estate Boards. H. U. Nelson, executive secretary of the National Assoclation of Real Estate Boards, will outline the ob- jectives of courses in real estate, both as to preparation for the definite vo. cation of real estate and as to the general cultural knowledge which a rounded college course should fur- nish. He will lead a discussion on what the content of real estate courses should be to attain. these ends. Harry G. Atkinson, dean of the Chi cago Y. M. C. A hool of Commerce, will dise the best method of con- ducting a class in real estate. Krnest M. Fisher, director of the department of education and research of the Na- tional Association of Real Estate Boards, will review the existing. body of technical literature on real estate and its allied subjects. ing in their efforts to cut down the overproduction that had brought prices below costs. Orders for the week were 8 per cent above output. Ninety-five identical mills had reported shipments for the previous week, ended April 4, as 998, 942 feet, as Against a three-year aver- age of 747,944 feet Mill stocks at practically all coast plants are being reduced and are becoming broken in assortment while prices are firming up. California buying has recently improved, but Atlantic coast takings are restricted. The softwood pro ducers find that in the Middle West city demand is better than that from country districts. Hardwoods are in improved call from the building trades, especially interior trim and flooring plants; there ASK REALTY LICENSE LAW Passage Over Ohio Governor’s Veto Urged by Operators. Passage of real estate license law for Ohio over the governor's veto will be urged by the Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards. The original bill, just vetoed by the governor, was pass- ed unanimously by the Chio Senate and by a vote of 85 to 9 in the House | Amendments greatly strengthening the administrative effectiveness of the Oklahoma real estate license law have | been passed by the Legislature of that State at the session just closed. The New York real estate license law, ich Yis not a State-wide la, has extended by the Leglislature to STAR, WASHINGTON, SUBURBAN VIRGINIA DEALS TOTAL $100,000 Bungalows, Houses and Lots Fig- ure in Sales Reported by Walter 0'Hara. Sales of nedrby Virginia properties totaling over $100,000 are reported by the office of Walter O'Hara as follows: Ten new fiveroom bungalows at Barcroft, Va., have been purchased by A. S. Tammany, Dana C. Cooper, Anthony Krauth, Harry May, Lewis W. Stoltz, Benjamin S. Abernethey, Mrs. S. C. McAllister, R. A. Despeaux, 8. M. Bradshaw and C. Orie Potts. In the Willett Heights subdivision lots have been sold as follows: Ethel P. Pettitt, two lots; Ollie R. Chaney, two lots: Robert H. Hunter, three lots, and Lee Douglas, four lots. A new section of this subdivision is to be put on the market in about two weeks. A fiveroom bungalow on Marion avenue, Clarendon, was sold for Langley Land Co. to Dr. J. Bernhard. A six-room house and one acre on TS 2t Ssi== D, C, the Mount Vernon Boulevard was sold for Arthur and Mary C. Sutton. The Allison Construction Co. pur- chased a seven-room home from Sam- uel C. Sutton at Aurora Helghts. At Aurora Hills Thomas N. Haynek and A. R.Johns purchased new homes. Jesse Thomas sold a lot to Samuel Stanford, builder. Two subdivision lots were sold to Don C. Darroch and Frank P. McDermott. Arthur H. Chapman purchased a 43-acre farm from Moses C. Craft near| g Falls Church. Dr. H. Watson Moffitt sold an acre| 5 Mount Vernon Carr. building site near boulevard to George N. 1604 Allison St. Thoroughly modern resi- dence; nine rooms, two baths; 1-car garage. Built in 1922 After 5 P.M. Call Mr. Brockson Adams 2085 L. E. Breuninger & Sons Exclusive Agents Colorado Bldg. Main 6140 BRAND-NEW SANSBURY-BUILT DEPENDABLE HOMES NEARLY ALL SOLD PRICE, $7,450 Just North of Rhode Island Ave. SATURDAY, APRIL 25 acres of land. den. 1925. REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Beautiful Water Front Home Located in Southern Maryland, Fronting on a Large Body of Salt Water This is decidedly the most attractive place of its kind within reach of Washington. Southern exposure. The improvements consist of a splendidly constructed California semi-bungalow con taining_about 10 rooms, 2 baths, cellar with light and heat. terior are especially attractive; the very best of materials used in The house has screens and awnings, beautiful floors, high ceilings, artesian water. The interior and ex- the construction tile front porch, The grounds are well 'aid out under the supervision of a landscape architect, with beautifal lawn, flowers, shade, shrubbery, artificial lake. cement walks, vacht house, private wharf, bath houses with running water, poultry houses, garage, barn, tenant house and other outbuildings: good bathing beach; good road to premises; A WONDERFUL YEAR-ROUND HOME. about 30 PRICE includes attractive furniture, two horses, three cows. tractor, gasoline s a and turkeys. BARGAIN. launch, rewboat, all farming implements and growing crop, including vegetable gar- Also several hundred chickens, ducks IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY and i vs. This home is ready for PRICE, $35.000 WILL SELL ON TERMS OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROPERTY GARDINER & DENT, Inc. Exclusixe Agents 1409 L St. NW. MUBU SN GUTUBUPUSU IR TV ude Monroe, Suffolk, Oneida and Srie Counties. A bill to require a has been a pick-up in demand from the automotive industries, while fur- ] niture makers continue to take a good {license for all real estate brokers in volume. Foreign business has so im-|Colorado has passed the lower house. proved as to be the bright spot of the | Californiz. license amendments of an market. While prices are low, there [administrative nature have passed is noted an upward tendency. the House of Representatives. LUMBER TRADE STRIKES FULL SEASONAL SPLURGE Orders Reported, With Increase in Shipment for 369 Mills. 301-17 ADAMSST.NE Unquestionably the Best Value in the Ci Excellent Location and Construction Numerous Features Six Bright Rooms; Tiled Bath Concrete Front Porch and Double Rear Porches Built - in Refrigerator Hot-Water Heat lectricity Oak Floors Good Lot Alley Large Gain in road, near schools and That the Jumber industry is in the full tide of its seasonal expansion is shown by national statisties for the | week ended April 11. The gain in or- |} ders, as compared with the previous week, w surprisingly large., and those received by 369 of the larger commercial softwoed mills amounted 1o full 100 per cent of their production. Shipments also made an increase, but amounted to only 97 per cent of out- put, which probably made a slight | gain. These f vs the Ameri can Lumberman, Chicago, shows that the market is steadily improving Owing to a fall off in Southern pine | production of 6.3 per cent during the |4 week, orders, although 1.5 per cent be- low the previous week's total, were 5.02 per cent above the actual output These figures reflect a policy of manu- facture according to demand that will give the market greater strensth Most of the new orders come from Northern and Eastern centers, demand | from the Southern States being held back by drouth. while that f Maryland, close to car line and Stores. it T i i 3 "y, You Can Own a New Brick Home With a Built-In Garage for $70 a Month and a small first payment Y Hyattsville Hills. Sample House Open for Inspection Daily and Sunday Until 9 P.M. N. L. SANSBURY CO., Inc. “Everything in Real Estate” 1418 Eye St. N'W. Phone Main 5904-5 Realtors and Builders CT— ON OWENS AVE. Dutch Colonial—6 rooms and bath, large bright living room with open fireplace, all modern improvements, hot-water heat, hardwood floors and trim, nice size lot. HYATTSVILLE HILLS Hyatts OU will wonder how these homes can"be built and sold at this low price. They are modern in every way and contain all manner of conveniences and small luxuries usually only found in houses selling for several thousand dollars more. Their exceptional width gives very large rooms, and their screened porches, fine tiled baths, built-in refrigerators, etc., will appeal to you at once e St | shown decided increa —is situated three blocks from Washington-Baltimore Boulevard in the northwest ville and is fast becoming one of the prettiest subdivisions around Washington. Price, $9,250 $1,000 Cash, $65 Month Inspect Today. Agents on Premises All Day Sunday O. B. ZANTZINGER Phone Hyattsville 72 74 Md. Ave. Hyattsville, Md. section of W - T OPEN FOR INSPECTION SUNDAY 1025 Park Road N.W. Rent, $72.50 Each of these large, bright closets; up-to-date Splendidly located in a residential section of all new homes just two squares above Florida ave- nue between 13th and 15th N.E. 1401-23 Orren St. N.E. EXHIBIT HOUSE OPEN SUNDAY AND DAILY BOSS=PHELPS REALTORS 1417 K Street Main 9300 “HOME - contains 3 rooms; iarge >~ plumbing Nicely finished. Very ) e fixtures. OF HOMES” large porches B. F. SAUL CO. 925 15th St. N.W. Main 2100 Just Come and See Them —That’ll Convince— We have built a group of Homes that meet a very decided demand, as we interpret it. Located where the city’s conveniences contact the country’s charming environment. Completely detached, and each set- ting in a lot of unusual size—45x185 feet—giving you plenty of space to cultivate flowers and raise a garden. The lawns are sodded and foundation planting already in. 3056-3110 Monroe St. N.E It’s beautiful here—and the exterior effect of these Homes adds a charm; while their interior plan and arrangement insure comfortable living and easy housework. Open for Inspection Every Day and Sunday =———etails=——= Six rooms, complete bath, | 5 ASSADOR, | 1750 16th St. | Apartments in high-grade building on fashionable 16th st. 24-hour elevator and tele- phone service, Apartments contain 3 rooms, bath and porch. Convenient to bus two car lines. Representative on premises. “OMPANY, Main ¢ This is 4331 Cathedral Ave. Wesley Heiahts _Typical of the charming Homes with which this community is being developed. Miller-de- signed and Miller-built—completed and ready for immediate occupancy. —in every sense of this term—practically | planned and built with Kite care and skill. 3525-29-33-37 Warren St. 3826 and 3830 Windom St. North Cleveland park Look ahead to the immediate future and you'll see the great beautifying plans of the Government sweeping past these homes, within sight of them. That insures the char- acter of the neighborhcod—and spells ad- vancement to the value of these properties. line and| A very unique type of center-hall Home —on a lot that sets it off admirably—75x150 feet—with a background of beautiful shade trees. 10 rooms and 3 baths. Wonderfully well arranged and superbly finished. Price, $25.000—with convenient terms. wts[fl’ fitlg‘]tfi is without a counterpart in or around Washington. It's truly a garden spot. Ten minutes in your auto—and you are in the midst of nature with her majestic trees and flowering foliage. A protected community—where your investment will he safe—~and your family contented. Reasonable Rents Near 16th and Columbia Rd. 2, 3 and 4 room apartments 4 rooms and bath corner apt. $69.50 3606 Rock Creek Church Road 3 rooms and bath Newly decorated 0.00 The Norwood 1343 East Capitol St. The Irene I 8th and K Sta. SE. ||| || 5 rooms and bath | ==How to Come If you motor—come out Rhode Island Ave. and turn into Brentwood Road— whicth will carry you right into Monroe Street at these Homes. 1f you use the trolley— take the G Street cars— leaving them at Rhode Island Avenue and Newton Strect N.E—walk a few steps down Newton—taking the first turn to right over foot- bridge—pending completion of street improvements on Monroe Street. They are homey in appearance—and em- body those features every woman will appre- ciate. Splendid size—six rooms and bath; oak floors throughout: open fireplace: per- fectly arranged sleeping porch—attractive fixtures; superior type of heating plant;: big closets and artistic finish. hot-water heating plant and Popular price and sold upon Vel'y front and back porches; easy electricity for lighting and terms gas for cooking. 1 Bullt, Owned and For Sale By Harry A. Kite 5 (Incorperated) Member Washington Real Estate Board a separate heater for service water; splendid floors; ef- fective trimming; artistic We are very glad to arrange the purchase upon terms that you can readsly handle. Other homes ranging in price from fixtires; big closetyand lots $12,500 to $27,500. ANl Miller-busle. Our representatives are on the ground every day, including Sunday—to exhibit the Homes and answer all inquiries. of them; sleeping porch; Open for inspection every day and evening— including Sunday—and you can get our Mr. Ham- ilton any time at 3829 Warren St.—or by phoning Cleveland 1490. Motor out Conn. Ave., west on Albemarle St., turn- ing into 38th; or take Wis. Ave. car to just beyond the National Cathedral at Windom St. 5 Motor out Mass. Ave, across Wisconsin Ave. and turn to left into Cathedral Ave., which leads to property. By trolley—get off at Wisconsin Avé. and Macomb St. and take free bus to Wesley Heights. W. C. and A. N. Miller Realtors 1119 17th St. Phone Main 1790 Members of the Operative Builders’ Association of the D, O. M 25 Fifth St. S.E. 4 rooms, bath and porch “ $60.00 J. C. Weedon & Co. * Phone M. 4846 Built, Owned and For Sale by Harry A. Kite Ino rated Realtors o Lincoln 43 Member Washington Real ,lw '0!!‘4 111 B.St. S.E. : : 1415 K Street oofefooiocdodde oo oot oo oo doooioofoofodoodood Boodo oo foooofodooe ool £ 1514 K Street