Evening Star Newspaper, June 26, 1926, Page 20

i REAL BALTINORE BARD REPEATS WARNING Public Urged Not to Buy Lots Without First Inspecting ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. 0. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1926. May Building Increases. The\ volume of construction per- formed during May, as indicated by shipments of construction materials, reached index number 179, an increase of 18 per cent over the April volume. The total volume of construction per- formed during the first flve months of 1926 was 2.6 per cent greater than that performed during the correspond- ing period in 1925. —e- Building Permits Drop. The volume of bullding permits fs- April was 7 per cent less than that recorded for March. The April index number s 287. The total volume of building permits issued during the |date, embracing all classes of con-|News-Record reports. REAL ESTATE. Contracts Show iig Gain. valued at $1,318,870,000, as against | nee the first of the year amounting $1,082,757,000 in the corresponding |y, $826,808,000, which compares with Contracts let from January 1 to|period a year ago. _Engineering Private proJ first four months of 1926 was about | struction in the United States, werg |ects are well in the lead, the totallaso. equal to that for the first four months of 1926. G Draperies Essential. In selecting floor coverings and draperies for a room, certain factors must be considered—the type of the room, the amount of use and wear to be given there, and, of course, the Designed for Comfort and " Convenience Built Under Strict Specifications $609,386,000 in the same period a year sued in 20 principal citles during ! color values needed. Property. CHEVY CHASE 3806-3810 Gramercy St. N.W. A District of select homes and choice environment. Two beautiful detached brick houses of 10 rooms, 2 T2 e, 5 baths, large attic, built-in garage. | 5 Beautiful Homes —in a Charming Environment 1635-1641 Madison Street Just west of 16th St—beyond the reservoir The selection of the site for these Homes on the heights over- looking Rock Creek Park, and the Tudor motif which has been effectively carried out in their design form a combination un- paralleled in the residential radius of the National Capital. BALTIMORE, June Is of the Real Estate Roard of Baltimore have just issued another warning in| regard to purchasing building lots anywhere without tirst inspecting the property. The warning, ture of C. Philip . board, states that con: of money have been lost t sums investors by not inspecting the properties first. The warning, in | souni s warning to ject ! e LARGE COLONIAL PORCH v abou! nvesting the A " = 9 § butlding d These delightful new residences will be “OPEN SUNDAY” for your inspection; representative on the premises. Take Chevy Chase car or drive out Conn. Ave, to Harrison St. to 38th St., then one block south to Gramercy Street. THOMAS J. FISHER & CO., INC. 738 15th St. N.W. Main 6830 T ) 1d e the standing of the | r 4 at the deed offered | 5 itle to the exact lot | selected “Reports have just hed the i hw! The local organization of Union Carpenters is building an eight.story < Ibluilflhlgins their headquarters, at Tenth and K streets. 0. Harvey Miller is - | the architeet. now being investi cases the bu lieve that ase will double ir g s next few months, hut wa Average Wages Higher. hear of people who purchased lots a| The average of wages in the prin- year or more ago who would do well |¢cipal construction centers of the if they could sell such lots at half e two points during what they paid for them mber 228, reflecting “‘Beware of the real estate salesman The wage index as increas our points since Janu- ary. The average of prices paid by contractors for the basic construction 1 anywhere [ materials dropped one point to index individual | number 179 for May, better prices in ‘\‘hh"\\‘hom you deal is above ques-|some sections for cement and common tion. brick being responsible. S The average not on new cars sold on time was $52 vear, as_com- e | pared with the a figure of $810 There are innumerable features of plan, construction and fin- ish—unusual in Homes of this price—that will appeal to your good judgment. The solid cement foundation, the brick and limestone struc- ture, the slate roof, the metal window sashes, the wrought iron hardware—are all enduring details—that make for economy of ownership—in the elimination of upleep expense. 2 2 8 Handsome Rooms unless the standing of t As you inspect—please note the ex- cellence throughout — best material and workmanship, the splendid size and arrangement of the rooms, the ex- quisite taste of the finishing and fix- 3811 Van Ness Street Open for Inspection Every Afternoon and Evening and All Day unday ol f s T i I i I You won’t guess the price within Hot-Water Heating System 2 Luxuriously - Appointed Baths tures. Devonshire Downs is lo- You're cated in that charming region of extending Washington just north of Cleveland Park, at Wisconsin Avenue and Van Ness Street. $13,500 To five or six thousand dollars. going to be greatly surprised—and the Separate Heater terms, too, are quite unusual. for Service Water Oven for inspection every day and evening and all day Sunday. Or phone our office up to ® PM., any week-day evening. Compare These Values : Separate Garage Detached and Semi-Detached Brick and Stucco ITHIN a couple of blocks of Devonshire Downs are public and private schools, churches, stores, etc.—everything a community needs for its complete convenience—handy, yet far enough removed not to disturb the quiet of home. Maximu g W, . and AdlANiller - Realtors Large Lots—not nmiere “yards” ‘ 11917 _st. Homes of six rooms, including living room with open fireplace, three bedrooms, bath, with I built-in tub and shower. Colonial decorations, INVESTIGATE e R AR AR s, ———=THE MILLION-DOLLA e — - closed sleeping porch and breakfast porch. Exhibit House, 2621 17th EDIFICE Located two blocks from Main Northeast thoroughfare in Woodridge. Drive out Rhode IIsland Avenue to 16th Place N.E. (17th St. is under construction), and turn right at Evarts. Jos. A. Herbert & Sons 1013 15th Street N.W. Main 4590 NI Quality Homes Detached and Semi-Detached 113 Grafton Street ‘This brick colonial residence, overlooking the Kirkside Golf Course and close to the Chevy Chase Circle, will, we believe, find an immediate and appreciative purchaser. It is, undoubtedly, the most reasonably priced property in Section 2. Center-entrance plan. In addition to the three bedrooms, sleeping porch and two baths on the second floor, there is a maid's room and bath in the basement. Large attic; co{ver screens and hardwood floors throughout; Ruud instantaneous hot-water heater; 2-car brick garage. 1661 CRESCENT PLACE At 2400 16th St. SUITES conramine I O Rrooms | 4 and 6 Williams Lane One Mile North of Chevy Chase Circle Two unusual and distinctive homes with every modern convenience Six large rooms, hardwood floors, fireplace, built-in tub with shower Complete kitchen with built-in refrigerator and many other special features Garage to match house Attractively Priced—Terms to Suit T hese Houses Open for Inspection All Day Sunday C. BUSHMAN SMITH, Inc. 1703 Connecticut Avenue North 2522 $30,000.00 3 BATHS Including Maid’s. Room and Bath Artistically designed and finished; brick con- struction ; ideal location, highest point in Sixteenth Street Heights, immediately adjacent to beautiful Rock Creek Park. Another year there will be no .'such location to be bought at such a low price. « Must be seen to be fully appreciated. “Q One block west of Sixteenth, on Webster. ! Sample House, 1737 Webster St. N.W. * Open and Lighted Until 9 P.M., Daily and Sunday The public is-discovering this new and better-conception creating an aristocracy of<co-home-owners. It is attracting people who are quick to recognize this great economic value. : ; W MeRB: N 925 15th Street Max Sugar, Owner and Builder 'Sund“, Golumbia 5828 See the spacious rooms, Mnin 70 Adams 546 Week Days, Main 9770 closets and pantries %005 Denrike Bldg., 1010 Vt. Ave. — :