Evening Star Newspaper, December 10, 1927, Page 15

i e 7 i, RO G “gfl]g 4”1131’('01;3 %faf sATOTOAT; DRCESTER 1, e, [ OWE & GARDRN ] 13 \ A Home-Owning and Bulldmg Page for Washington and Its Suburbs CONSERVATISM MARKS BUILDING | - REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW AT TR R SRR Home Layout of Central Hall TypeShown Here SR ORI WAt ISR Almost Comnlete Absence of purely Spec- Pleasing Vista From & Doorway Enhances ulative Type of Work Shown in Comfort Indoors. i | iCreatlon of Commission to Regulate Bro- kers and Salesmen Proposed in Measure To Be Presented In Congress. Records for 11 Months. ALL MAIN ROCMS g e ARE OF GOOD SIZE ment Building Declines. Much to Floor Space of » there has been a heavy de e the construction of apartment the Dml“. Room. in Washington this year, the Gital value of such op ions thus BY DON S. WARREN. A survey ations, throu v lumbia ducing the this vear, ex building prog shows that ¢ keynote in almost comy et the business of a real or salesman in such a sts Le; inz of ull real estate brok: "men in the District of Columbia will | manner, ught at the present session of | of the public. exs. Mr. Blanton also proposes that the The Washington Real Estate Board | application for a broker's license shall his been studying a licensing act for | state the firms with which he will be Washington for a year or more and it | associated and include the applicant’s is understood it will have it introduc- | addiess, list of former places of em- ed in Congress and will sponsor a | ployment, and other data. The licen tion providing for the licens- tent to tr nd sales- | est BY L. PORTER MOORE, in 1927 being about $9.000,000 as com | measure: modifled after. the McChes- | feo for a broker would be $30; with an pared with nearly $19,000.000 Juring | President Home Owners' Institute. Tnc. BT dricwine b tho getieral cotils | ahittal ronewal o § a . the preceding year there has been a Jlan No. 287 signed by Artt reater decline in the construction o | Flan No. 2§78, designed by Arthur By Such a comparison | Bates Lincoln. consulting architect of S mot take into consid |Home Owners’ Institute, Inc., derives great number of new |economy of layout from the squarc erected in the suburb shape of the body of the housc. and 1 the boundaries of the District | 4D el St s ovmtown | Considering apartments, hotels and | this same square shape enhances the dwellings, there have been a total o | architectural fidelity to the French { 1145 housing units this far this year. | «maisonette” type of home, of which | which would provide housing for be | " e Diskine Lween 10.600 and 12,000 persons, a: | it iS an adaptation. The actuat space comuared with housing_facilities fo; | content is 33,000 cubic fect, and every 1 estimated number of 35.000 person: | inch of this space directly contribute strengthen confidence in the value and | in 1926 and 36.500 in 1 to the utility of the interior. The con- | ESRIY bE Teal estale ;‘.;“,"\“‘”‘"‘j“,‘”‘j HOLD OWN THROUGHOUT U. S. | struction is intended to be of brick ve- | e held to have _— neer and stucco. | { 25,601,000, Total for 11 Months, The layout is of the ron\vn\mn'\l | Shows Slight Decline. central hall type. A $31,321.130 Total to Date. { construction operations | through the porch, doorways and hall Buildinz op throuzhout the United States virtually | enhances the comfortable character of of the Natjonal Association of | salesman $15 for the | . with an 1l Kstate Board which has been [ annual renewal fee of $8. Mr. Blan rtad as the basis of real estate Ii | ton proposes also that the application 1se laws now in operation in many | for dcense be accompanicd by a bond of the K cities thronghout the | of $1.000, executed by uritic nited States. e local realtors n is made that in ca board, however, vet has mot for- | r » license mally just what ove it cation of a 1 will make to this end this ye: Supreme Court shall have Another proposed license law for | to review questions of law in an the District which is re rded in local | deci real esiate circles as dr ic was in- | | troduced on the openi v of Con- | ess by Represen ive Blanton of, XA His bill is similar to the one | he ynown(mi at the last session and which died in committee. Would Create Comn volume hr in tie <ky and the mare suburban sections, the amount o 1 on of License. vocation of a license would be on the pasis of: “(a) Making any subtsantial mis- representation, or se promises of a influence, per- been made to meet the deman city ssion. i ch. or induce, or (¢) Pursuing a continued and fla- ant course of misrepresentation, or through The Blanton bill propos ing of a re; 11 have pe s the creat. 2 cations in the D for Im.ll Feull eutite:beolke s e & e 5 : ; % .. i i ents or sales or advertising of Columbia this vear to Dec ; e hold their own in total value [both living and dining room: The | Feab Catitas Tencaid to b kel nr' ‘men or S SRis S mountdn Ratal value W | compared with he vecord-breaking | p,in rooms are all of good size and atl | rving out the provisions of the @) Acting for more than one 1,450, compared with approxi factivities of the preceding year, the - "his commission would be composed of | ; : . $61.000,000 for the ¢ pond | F W. Dodge Corporation. re have croes ventilation. They are sup- 5 in a transaction without the knowl- ven residents of the District, to be fod of 19 to the | (he : of contracts let | Plemented by plenty of auxi record of construct permits issue edge of all parties for whom he acts, appointed by the President, whose vo Space, including generous closct pro. | . i s by Col. John W. Oehmann, building | Mount ':f,,“shm,?‘f,“",‘ Vi | cation for a period of at least 10 years | " w(e) Accepting a commission or val- Bebictor. This ladz to the \;m, il b Winllows ot Large ‘Siue. | prior to their appointment shall have |, 10 consideration as a real estate | ume of the country. During the 11 months of 1 past there have been new b and engineerinz |been that of real estate broke rlesmen. The secr treasure the commision would have a sala | of $3.300 per year and other members of the pody would be paid not exceed inz #10 per day for each actual day spent at work. The total cost of the aperation of the commission would be limited to the amount of fees received Must State “True Considel s or that. unless unexpected of huge size are launched month,' the total val ing the entire vear amount to somethin: 000,000 The total fic was $62.900.000: the ¢ oA Wil it tal for the vear 1923 heinz $64.711.000 | corresponding peri ‘The decline in total operations thus | ¢ far this year, ompared W the figure for 1! amounts to salesman for the performance of any of the acts specified in this act, from any person. except his employer, who must be a licensed real estate broker, or “(f) Representing or attempting to reprosent a real estate broker other than the emplover without the express knowledze and consent of the em ation.” | plover. or “(z) Failinz, within a reasonable The large inclosed porch is equipped | with steel cusement windows of la; . size and its placement makes it di- construction opera- | pectly contributory to the pleasantness al valuation | 4nd usefulness of the living room. | 7 States, as| The main facade of the home gains | considerable dignity and good propor- 1 tion from the window and entrance se being less than one-half per|door detail. Circular relieving arches | cent with stucco fill cap each window and | During November, however. the to-|the entrance doorway and porch are | 3 Among the main features of the bill | time to account for or to remit any proximately 44 p ent. W tal value of all new construction and |graced by fanlights and sidelights ie e i : > : ol e S, 4 decline in new operations has ensincering work amounted to but |around the door. - it is proposed that it shall be unlawful | maneys coming into his possession even heavier than many expected - for any broker or salesman to execute | which helong to others, or predicted at the b s deed. deed of trust or other h) Being unworthy or incompetent vance that does not state the * 't as a real estate broker or sales- true consideration” and that the man in such manner as to saf | sior. shall apply to lenses and | tle intarests of the public. or rentals. It would be unlawful als v Pt & soni | under the Blanton proposal for any | person or real estate organization tc | ar services performed in violation of | attempt in any manner to pre 393,400, or a decline of 17 per| A copper-roofed bay increases the | cent from the figure of October of |floor space of the dining room and | there has heen a sten v this year, The decline from the toal | forms an attractive exterior feature at buflaing here durine the past theer | for, November of 1956 However. war oo ons ot the boces months and contemplated work which [ but 4 per cont. Also new work con. may be started within the next mont: | templated last month amounted e Spedifications: Outlinnd. or two is running heavier $827.456.700, this being an increase of | The outline of the specifications rec- - A month-bv-month stidy of huildine | 36 per cent over the amount reported | ommended for. this home by Home onerations this vears shows the for Octeber this vear and a zain of 31 |Owners' Institute is as follows: vent the | thic act, or o 1 ! full and free competition in real estate | “(j) Any other conduct, whether of 4 $2.905.775: | per cent over the amount, reported fo | Masonry.—Concrete footings under enting fix v the Dis same iffe y March, £3.425. | Novemer of Iast Sear a1l waln ia shown an i Al FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN et e g o ias S Lo foundation walls to be of concrete $ i fuutilent or die Any person violating these provi |stitutes imnroper, fraudulent or dis- ction would be pun | honest de: block or poured concrete. Concrete to 5 o e J be mixed with waterproofing com- (Plans_trom Home Owners' Tnstitute, Tnc. Copstight, 1927.) slons upon_con 2 ished by a fine of not more than $1.00¢ pound. Exterior walls of common ¥ or by imprisonment of not more tha- c v | 1 SHOW INCREASE OF $235 000 Diek Yencer And stucco, as Shown ol ith sine oxids whers: des ed, N I room, with builtin china ac-|two vears, or by both: that any corpo- flues lined. Fireplace of selected brick; | 200d grade of ready-mixed paint sha an. .. 5 rati od would be fir Comar. provide ash dump with clean-out door | b€ used C 0 tiso =nall ba pro- suls hout with in- 1o Gallar: good coats of flat paint and one coat [vided, Eomon plans huilding board (or insulating Carpentry. — All framing lumber | Of flat er . Finished floors to be | cordance with local reg: ss | quilting if preferred) used as plaster > and Mrs. Preston L. nes have purchased the new house 11 Forty-fifth street, Wesley t a license b New building ope granted only to persons who bear itions authorized least (lots 19 and 20, square 5678), to ts. from W. C. & A. N. Miller. in the District of Ce mbia dt the | cost $6.000, nished waxed throughout | pipi: fe hot d cold o celling perat f in- | reputation for hon truthfulnes: rrmerly : ~. shall be well seasoned and free from | YATNis o maxe OREHON e DIINE S 1Ot BT COY b o sl U ompe e e past week amounted in tot ited | V. 8. Kenworthy & Co. owners: ™ | directed, s or coal fired hot-v heater. | sulation. sod fais deling. and oo jacerconipg - NRlor T 2010485 or of | William 'T. Harper, builder; to re. | arse Knots, efther Douglas fir or yel- W otri Y 3 tem | Where sewer connections are not model 1619 to 23 Fourteenth_street | Stern® pyivaniornie. white pine for ot ing from meter to all Javailable use of reinforced concrete | the preceding week, accrding to per-| (lot 143, square 240), to cost $2.800. | Salc poore: srent Bragie o G | Gutlets, including all panel boards. | septle fank recommensd. mits issued by the huilding inspects . F. Ochsenreiter, owner and build- | joists. Interior doors and buiiin | junction boxes and other fittings, The | Heating.—&team or hot-water boil The largest project in the new list|er: to erect one eoncrete-block garage, |kitchen cabinet as required in deaiieq | Installation’ must e In accordance |er; coal. il or gas fAired. B i v o o ok ity miset | 476 Sutaey street (lot 87, square 3236), | specifications. with the rules and regulations of the Tile Work.—Tile floors and wainscot ment house at 2019 T street, the actual | to’ cost 700 Hardware.—Owner shall furnish all building cost of which has been e owner; to make repairs, finishing hardware for doors and win- mated at $450.000. With the cost terrace northeast (lot | dows, for closets and casework. The » land and eauipment included, the xal square 4055), to cost $500, contractor will furnish a correct list uation of the property Is estimated at Brick Dwelling Planned. of hardware and is to put it on in G L e TR C. Dousherty, owner;| B, Careful. workmanlike manner. " Al Massachusetts velopment, which has been designed Br designer: George L. Gf Doais or ibrone. 8 by David L. Stern. Three small apart- tiams, builder; to erect one Zstory | * guett NG NI L L Park ment houses and a number of dwell-|brick dwelling, 1711 R street (lot 80: jans walls shall be finished Vl: ings also were included in the new list. | square 154), {o cost $6,000. D shed wit mora than $235,000 over the report f Permits were follow William P McGee, owner: Frank o e iRl ’ New Apartment Approved. make repaine, 520 Fitteonin riier; | Casement Windows.—Steel cas p 4 A, Joseon Tiowar, vwner "un'! b | outheast o 2 2 1072), tojcost | Zsat, MIA00Wa may be fused at) own- The Triangle of Increasing Values er Javid 'l \(Pll hitec X Rt SR : Plastering and Lathing.—Three- > :;“:”‘;‘:," 5014 : : R “,’_""n,mn‘:““":“"“f:gh"“ i [coat work over metal lath fs recom. | —between Massachusetts and Connecticut Avenues and Wood- 809 and 823, square 78), o builder: to erect one 2-story tile dwell mfl:g(’ig]m‘{l‘ “;:;u(‘:l’m:"'es J”"r may |l ley Road. Over 250 homes built and under construction. | b p 000, 8 Thirtyfitth street (lots 89 |y, ” " H1e0, CEOHED Aoe Hre b ne. || Actual improvements and home values exceed $10,500,000. Barry-Pate Motor Co., re 1956), to cost $9,000. .. OWn- s : to erect two metal ages, 2603-2605 ’l‘hlrd street north- wndsd melial mhh':r e\eln wood 1lm‘| Wooded villa sites, lots, central and side hall homes, wnh lots ‘e suggest you obtain alternate bids on metal lath and wood lath, Tn.|| from 75 to 300 feet front. sulating lumber of plasterboard < s aliinen MRt iDY Caer. Call for Literature and List of Over 300 Purchasers anford, owner and builder: to | . Metal Work.—Gutters, rain pip E lleys and flashing to be 16-ounce 4 erect one brick garage, 3115 Thirty- | Y2He} M IR LA e 9 1T [ EXV T annon, Inc. 56, square 995), to co: Sieedietiail cost $600. surfaced, copperclad or asbestos shi ESTABLISHED 1899 . wall and fence, 35 William Cannon, owner; Morrison | ®urfaced, sbestos shin- y 1 Y. Squere 1954), to cost o bulider o ermer ons, Morrison | gles; to be laid in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 1435 K St. N.W. Main 8685 Painting.—Strictly pure white lead and linseed oil in proper proportions, “We will build a home for you i " WOODLEY PARK | « « » according to your own ideas. Our archi- tects will help you plan your home Just as you want it— and we will finance it up to 80% of its cost. B. L. Lightbown, owner and builder; | block garage, 3007 Porter street (lot C. Stanley Lightbown, d i 10114, square 2061), to cost $750. erect one 2.story frame dwelling, 3409 | R. F. Philpitt, owner, designer and avenue northeast (lot to_ erect two 1l-story frame , to cos 10, square £4.000, dwellings, 3036 and 3040 Vista street James r George N.|northeast (lot 7, square 4320), to cost 'k Rosen- | $6,000. ke re- 15 and (llor.xma road (lots to cost $2,000, 7 and 8, 2), to cost $300. aterman, owner and| Columbia Sand & Gravel Co., own- i - : to erect one steel storage bin, 3036 et (lot 803, square 1173), to cost 1. e;w-.'n" William Branch avenue south- — e \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\‘\\\‘\\\‘“&m\\ 2 It Is the Material We Used in Z 7 These Homes That Give Them This is the Home you have always wanted! | Its charm and convenience will be admired | by your fr;end!. Woodley Park, only 12 minutes from down- town, has homes now ready for occupancy, from $16,500 to $30,000 . Its low maintenance cost will stop the steady drain on your pocket book. Its location provides the best all-around live ing conditions in Washington. It is in 14th Street Terrace. Visit 2028-28th St. N. w,, near Connecticnt Ave,, any day until 9 P, M. o o « Beauty « « « Economy Durability « « « Safety and Insulation / This detached English shingle residence contains 8 rooms, including the axhn\ man's room on the first floor and the dressing room or nursery on the second floor. Both baths are fully tiled and offer many builtsin conveniences, and the one which connects with the master bedroom has a built-in shower. T stop to beantifel, the hom= that passersby . The beautiful open fireplace in the living room is flanked on either side by ‘1I|‘n-r~ welcome—substantial, glassed-in book shelves. Drive out Ga. Ave. to Van Duren 512 Van Buren St. NW. model home. Priced {rom $10,950 up 52 CYRUS Ma "sas. » IMMON § '° Realtors )m\b&\\\\\\\\&\\\\\“&\, NRNNNN The kitchen is completely equipped, having white enamel cabinet and closet units, drop-leaf tables, double-drain sink, modern gas range and a built-in refrig- erator with outside icing facilities. and turn to the right to Main 3830 137K St. N. W. FLENTRRNRABLNNNEANNNRNNNNANNNNS It is always open for inspection. Shannon E‘? Luchs. Inc.. 1435 K St. N.W. Main 2345 n 2 N e S N A N S S R R R I S e e A R NS e