Evening Star Newspaper, October 22, 1927, Page 19

REAL TEATORSAPPONT - PPRASA. BORD New Committee to Serve for| Year Announced—T'a0 | Assistants Named. ; =7 | Appointment of the new members of isal committee of the Wash- | te Board to serve for | A the ensuing year was announced to- | ; day by James P. Schick, secretary of] { the board. | the appra’ i} ington Real committee consists of A Dodge, Harold J. Flather J. I ¢’ las’ Grady, Thomas E. Illiott Middleton. and “E. J. Kyle are the raisal committee. been one of the m | acti.e and valuable comuittees of {t org.nization, giving service charge on oceasions to both the Fed- District_Go ents, th Capital Par Commiss nd public, educational &nd charitable ins 5 ing the p: smmittee total of $6,542,000, bringing the total amount of propert d by this c - | tee of the board The members of the appr | mittee serving during the p: : G alvert Bowie, cl 1 H. Al Clarence ¥lather, jr., REAL ESTATE TRADE | SOUND, LUCHS SAYS {Market in Capital Healthier Than Ever Before, Realtor Declares. Notes Increase. The Washington real estate market today is healthier and operating on a sounder basis than ever before, in the opin‘on of Morton J. Luchs, vice president of Shannon & Luchs, Inc. Noting a considerable increase in activity in the local market recently over the somewhat ow” condition * earlier in the year, Mr. Luchs believes shat this earlier condition was not only inevitable but that its result has been to tone'up and strengthen the market. * “Prior to September 1 of this year ectivity in the real estate field was slightly retarded,” he says. “This was “due to a realization that certain fields here were unprofitable and undesir- able. This fact, of course, tended to clear the market and entirely elimi- nate that condition. “It is necessary,” he concludes, *for &n occasional slowness in every field of activity, It produces caution in finance and in every way strengthens the market. The Washington real estate field has had its experience in this regard and as a result, in my opinion, the market here is therefore on a sounder basis than before. “The future promises to be an era of careful building activity to an un- precedented degree.” As one indication of the increased activity in the market here, Mr. Luchs ennounced the financing of a new apartment hotel, to be erected on lower Connecticut avenue, by a. large Philadelphia - finuncial concern, the details of which have not yet been re- vealed. Mr. Luchs also cites as evidence of the renewed activity the starting of the Federal building program, the report that 60 per cent of the new Na- tional Press building had been leased, the establishment of a new retail cloth- ing store on F street, the leasing of the Becker Building at 1314-16-18 F street for a long term and the leasing of the entire second floor of the new Yuilding being erected by Shannon & Luchs at 712-25 Fourteenth street. HOME HEATING ADVICE BY ARA MARCUS DANIELS, Consulting and Advisory Engineer. . Requirements for Satisfactory and Economical Heating. Many -of the requirements entering into the satisfactory heating of a 4 home are so commonplace that the owner gives little if any thought to *them. Some of the causes for unsat- | §sfactory heating performance, how- { ever, may be due to impropper design § or consfruction of the houses them- selves, or possibly an unfortunate se- ‘ Jection of the type of heating equip- ment to give the best results. In this case, it is a question whether or not the cost of alterations or replace- * ments would, over a period of years, overbalance the continued operation under existing conditions at a_lower efficiency. This may readily be de- termined by consulting a heating spe- cialist in your own community. On the other hand, it is safe to say that su_practically every home certain | things may be done at little or no ex- | pense to effect an appreciable econ- | omy in operation of the heating plant as well as to promote greater comfort in _the household. The satisfactory and efficient heat- #ng of homes requires, first, that the house construction be so tight that heat is confined within and the cold air kept out; second, that building ma- terfals which offer the gredtest t- | ance to passage of heat be third, that the chimney flue be proper size and in the fourth, that proper h: equip- ment be installed correctly; fifth, that the plant be und tood thoroughly and operated in a manner to give the maximum return from fuel consumed; ixth, that t_humidifie Attractive 6-Room Brick Home A wonderful opportun- ity is offered in this well built home. Investigate! 1110 Jefferson St. N.W (Open Sunday for Inspection) May Be Bought on Very Easy TERMS A wonderful location, with values increasing every day —refinished throughout and its location on the corner of an alley assures light, airy rooms at all times. Its low price makes it an especially good buy. See it Sunday. Terrell & Little, Inc. 4406 18th Sp Main 3265 | and seventh, that fresh | doctor’s bills, which mi; ESTATE. NEW HOME OF CONGRESSMAN 8 Residence at 2149 Tracy place, which has been purchased by Mrs. Nina free of iy, yyhite, wife of Bepresentative White of Maine, as their future home here. The house was purchased by the office of John F. THE Randall H. Hagner, representative of the former owner. EVENING aury, through the firm of | & STAR, WASHINGTON, REALTY MANBUYS STARMODEL HOME | Dwelling in Rock Creek Park Estates Now Owned by F. C. Stelzer. The Star model home In Rock Creek Park Estates, third of the series { of four demonstration houses erected in Washington and its suburbs this year in conjunction with the better homes movement sponsored by the Star and the Home Owners’ Insitut has been purchased by F. C. Stelzer. dealer in rural real estate. it was an noun..d today by the ¥ ion W Briggs Co., builders of the house. Mr. and’ frs. Stelzer, who no.; live at 4901 Thirteenth street, it is ex- pected will short’. mov into their new home, which is a seven-room stone house of a_combination of Eng- lish and Norman rural styles f ar- chitecture. The consideration involv- d_in the deal 6,400, The “Estates” model home is locat- ible; | r may be ad- | mitted either continuously or from | time to time in sufficient quantity to | obtain the proper carbonic acid diminution. i Atmosphe are seldom near to the correct desree as pos: condit in our homes | they should | rheated. In | » thought is | and that colds. and the tendency feverish may be | ally breathing air | ure content. an_atmosphere d augments | v well | be considered as eable to the | item of heating in the household | budget. It means neglect of an im-| portant phase of home conditions, lack | of appreciation of atmospheric condi tions as found in nature. | show that about one in this country have been diseases of the throat and lungs. Fresh, clean, pure humid air as found out of doors is the treatment generally prescribed for such ailments; and un- til we understand the advantage of properly humidified homes, we must expect the recurrence of discomforts that largely disappear during the sea- sons when our doors and windows are kept wide open. | To overheat a house is a wasteful | practice. It means the consumption of more fuel than is necessary. It | shows a lack of knowledge of the ap- paratus and of its proper handling, for which the owner pays in dollars and cents. In certain sections of our coun- try, climatic conditions often change rapidly from extremes of heat to ex- tremes of cold. Under such conditions one cannot be too well versed in the To live in too dr promotes ill health characteristics of his heating system. | = In the following articles in this series there will be given explanations of the functions of the component parts of your heating plant, with sug- gestions as to how it may be operated with greatest comfort to your family and least expense to yourself. (Copyright, 1927, Ara Marcus Daniels.) . Electric Outlets Needed. People are using more lamps than ever before and it is well to keep that in mind when the wiring of the house is being planned. It is cheaper and easier to install plenty of convenience outlets when building than later. 1202 Geranium St. N.W. 16th St. Heights Section $11,500 Extraordinary circumstances permit the sale of this fine, detached 7T-room and bath home at this price, lower than any home in this entire section. On a lot 60 feet wide, with garage in rear. The house is new and is in perfect condition. Open Sunday 10 AM. to 6 P.M. Directions: Drive out 16th St. to Geranium St. and turn right on Geranium—3 blocks to house. & Breuninger & Sons 706 Colorado Bldg. Main 6140 Realtors O FOR SALE Cleveland Park Homes New—Semi-Detached = = = 3011 and 3013 Ordway (One Block West of Connecticut Ave.) Entrance hall, living room, dining room, breakfast room, 3 bedrooms, tiled bath, enclosed sleeping porch. Large attic, light airy cellar, hardwood floors, garage. prICE— $13,950 —TERMS Inspect Today Mr. Steuart STORY AND COMPANY 812 17th St. Franklin 4100 T X o7 YL ONE BLOCK EAST OF CONN. AVE. > Military Road Chevy Chase, D. C. $15,500 A Spacious Detached Home at a Bargain Price This is a big, roomy home with a wide porch across the entire house. able price. 5410 Forty-First Street Chevy Chase, D. C. $16,950 Most Attractive English Type Home on Paved Street added by the owner. sirable buy. Here is awonderful home in old Cleveland Park, just a block from Detached, on a big lot, and side. The reception hall is a room in itself. Four big bedrooms and The home is replete with interesting features, is splendidly constructed and is an absolute bargain at the price asked. A two-car garage with side drive. Drive out Conn. Ave. to Newark St. the Jokn Eaton School. large attic for storage. and west to property. 82 BETWEEN MILITARY RD. & LEGATION ST. West of Connecticut Ave. in a section of lovely homes, The landscaping of shrubbery, flowers and lawns is beautiful. Copper screens and awnings, Nokol heating plant and Frididaire have been Four bedrooms and tiled bath with shower; steel-lined kitchen and many other features make this a most de- The garage accommodates two cars and is unusually well built. The price is as atiractive as the home. OPEN All Day Sunday Wide porches at front O20EnELPS 1417 K St. The property is in mice condition and offers an unusual opportunity for a comfortable and atiractive place in which to live. Entirely modern; four bedrooms and bath, large attic and maid’s room; interesting living floor plan with many excellent features. We urge your inspection as it is a splendid home at a very reason 3315 Newark Street Cleveland Park $19,750 Main 9300 U iU was reported to be | D. C, SATURDAY. OCTOBER 2 REAYL ESTATE. w e ——————— e S L ed on Orchid street, one block north of Kalmla road, and is situated on a commanding site overlooking Rock Creek Park. The Briggs Co. today a!-. announc- ed the sale of a large stone house at 1673 Myrtle street, loc .ted just to the east of the model home. This dwell- ing has been purchased by Frank J. Loftus, general division manager of the Flelschmann Yeast Co. The con- sideration was reported at $65,000. The house, a modified Georgian style, contains 10 rooms and 4 baths. .. Constant Temperature Kept. So exact has the science of home heating become that a group of en- gineers working with a house at Ur- bana, TiL, built to duplicate the condi- tions found in the average suburban home have been able to maintain a temperature in every room with a variation of only 114 degrees, regard- less of outside weather conditions and to provide automatic and constant ntilation and also automatic humid- In Chevy p Lane. which provides unusual ing. until 1415, K St. TRADE OUTLOOK BETTER. Census Bureau Analysis Shows In- crease in Contracts. The United States Census Bureau's sis of business conditions shows | that a pick-up in trade and industry is under way. This is in line with an_upward turn. In the building industry contracts! a rded are us ly considered the in- | dicator of conditions. | gain of almost 114 per cent during the | first eight months of 1927 compared | | with the same period of last year. Capt. Sent to New Post. Capt. Harry M. Andrews, Quarter- s, on duty in the office of ster general, Munitions s been assigned to addi- the 7834 Motor the quarterm Ruilding, It t with i S| ny (colored), of the | Near Bureau of Standards 4118 38th St. N.W. Corner of Van Ness St. Open and Lighted Sunday Until 9 P.M. Week Days 5:30 to 8:30 Drive out Wisconsin Ave. a little beyond Cleveland Park, then turn one block cast on Van Ness St. 2 Sold This Week Hedges 1412 Eye St. N.W. D e %IIHIIIIIIIIllllllllllllmlIIIIIIIIlIlIIIIIIIIII||IIISIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIllllIIIII||I|I||IIIIIIlIl!HI||HIIIlII|IlIII||I|||l|l|1||||||IlIIIIlIlIIIIlII = Two Suburban Bargain Buys Both these Homes are located in the most attractive communities—close to town— with all its conveniences—and the beauty of picturesque country. They are offered far below their value Chase, Md. 6323 Delaware St. One square east of Connecticut Avenue at Shepherd Street—the second street beyond Bradley A most pleasing example of Dutch Colonial, roominess and comfort. Six cozy rooms, uniquely arranged; open fire- place; big porch; perfectly equipped bath; hot-water heat; hardwood floors. Screens everywhere, all open- ings weather-stripped, and pretty striped awnings. Commodious garage of harmonious design. Lot is 70x115 feet, with pretty hedge and plant- Very low price ‘And the Terms Will Be Made To Suit Your Convenience Open Sunday—from 1 P.M. dark—of me L] office up to 9 p.m. and we'll take yug out l: inspect. A g These show a|compilation is made from official fig- REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY SHOWS SLIGHT DECLINE Survey Gives Index Figure of 158 for September as Against 164 in 1926. Real estate market activity for Sep- | , | Secretary of Commerce Hoover's state-| (oipper was measured by an index fig- | ment recently that business has taken ure of 158, according to the cuvnpila-‘ tion made monthly by the National As- sociation of Real Estate Boards. The | 1 ures of transfers and conve; +| corded in 41 ty tember figure was five point than the index for August points lower than the inc tember of 1926 In the s |average numb veyances record sponding month 1923 in the 41 ci ase (100). The index rec Qua months is as follows: 164; October, 1926, 160; November, 1926, 160; December, 1936, 155; J: uary, 1927, 170; February, 192 March, 1927, 173: April, 192 May, 1927, 156; 1927, 16 ber, 1927, September, 1926, June, 1927, 161; July August, 1927, 163; Septem: Inspect These New Homes 1607-9-11 A St. N.E. ONE LEFT # rooms. tiled t t hool 5 ash, $60 monthly. including all interest. 1t will pay you to look at these homes. Y & BELT and Owners Tel. Fr. 8068 LITY ---that’s what we have built n these new brick homes at moderate cost, too Many requests have come to us from home seek- ers to build a small residenc: e of the same high-grade materials and workmanship that have won for Hedges & Middleton such an enviable reputation in the con- struction of our larger and more pretentious homes. Therefore, we take great pride in presenting, today, this newly completed group. Six beautifully finished rooms, three large bedrooms, one with private tile lavatory ; complete bath off hall; dining room with bay window, open fireplace, and rear. and large porches, front In a popular community, just north of Cleveland Park, within one block of car service and with public and parochial schools, stores, churches and a bank close by, these practical homes will draw a strong appeal. Come and See Them An Inspection Incurs No Obligation d Franklin Middleton, Inc. Realtors 95034+ prt upttiin, S | T T ) D TR TSN L[ US| L LS iIlIII||HIIII|IIIIIIlIlItIIII|IIlIiIIIllII|lIIII!I!IIIIIIlIIIIII|II|Il|lIII||I|IIIIlIlIIIIIIIIII|I|II|||I|||||I||IIII|IHIIIH A In Edgemoor, Md. 4801 Montgomery Lane One of the main thoroughfares into this exclu- sive community—a short distance beyond Bradley Lane. Center-hall Colonial—with its welcoming rooms on either side of the entrance. Six splendid size rooms, and you’ll like the ar- rangement and finish. Open fireplaee, big porch, elegantly appointed bath, hot-water heat, hardwood floors, big closets and pantry. Corner lot, very large and with artistic planting. 11,500 At Least $2,000 Under Price — And Satisfactory Terms Open for inspection all day Sunday—and every evening. ervice Main 4752 i