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e THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON., D. €., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1927. ; “T- READ ESTATED 17 e ’ | { | | émphasizing the central importance of | BATHROOMS INCREASE. |room in the home. For that matter, Home Is Purchased. T scientific real estate appraisal. Some l];., h,.::.m,,,,:v itselt vas arvarsomt| R i i e SAI.E PRICE FIXES 1 e . APPRAISAL RULES (5 c iamiitie M g R B i g o Boards ‘now have official appraisal | Second One Now Regarded Almost oy almost a necessity in homes con: [ eighth street, recently purchased o taining more than seven rooms, and committees, whose services are avail . | G o : able to the public. Lo Dl | the disposition of the public to demand | "¢W home from the firm of W. C. & | | “Rapid growth within the past seven | In vears past it was considered a|moro bathrooms is being noted and|A. N. Miller, located at 3024 Forty- | o e P o haed | luxury possible only for the very |acted upon by the progressive modern | fourth street, which they now are | | business has heen ane of the important | Wealthy to have more than one bath- builder. e L2 g st Eon | factors bringing the necessity of ac- | X : 3 ; ! curate and unbiased app to gen : il ot : eral attention. The board of directol Securlly Company Officia! i e National Body Will Become of the association in April of the pres o ent year drew up certain recommen- Sees Purchase as Best | : Branch of U. S. Realty |Gations for the safeguarding of real es. 2 ' | tate mortzage bond issues. These rec- . 5 . - -aanizati ommendations gave first place to the | Basis of Appraisal. Organization. hecessity of safeguarding the appraisal | upon which such a bond issue is made | The board of dircctors at that time e g P o In recognition of the fundamental! urged all houses issuing real estate importance of accurate appraisal in all | bonds to employ a standarc appraisal bl i in | certificate of the type then under prep- development of real estate, and in . 75 PRI order to advance scientific real estate Bes Gl of the appraisal methods, a new special divi Beale, fieR of the i 3 sion will he - | soc nual convention in | et o & tavton: e L tional ~ Association eal Seattle, v its appraisal com- lecture on appraisal ¢ 5 ! 4 o be known as a mittee. It has since been placed in the | the ¥ M-C. A. class in te " 5 & hands of member real estate hoards which is conducted by & the | for trial and study. It will come be- i of directc ciation at | fore the Houston meeting for final B e o its meeting in Wash., in | adoption. 3 . August, will be or. ed at a lunch- i o 4 kb con’ meeting to be held in Houston, lecturer e t5 he fs R Tex, January 20, in connection with | Penalty for Breaol uf Ethios: $hiat ‘sech ontr ¢ the at 3821 Gramercy street, which recently was completed @ UL LS he | age-old law of Iy 2 r Al 5 president of Shannon & Luchs, In¢. The house was * ¢ "““'iln(lrv‘l!i.cvhflk there January | i.‘!u;rmnslnn for 30 days nhnd exnlu]- raixs marh saic |25 to 2 c ] sion for C the penalty R iRl : g ‘f' = The new appraisal division will give | which the Ao Verona, No do “hrh"" & T orty i!h“ machinery through which special- | Real ate Board has placed on fits | S a o |ists in real ‘estate valuation will be |hoard rules to enforce the provision 1 for cash by able to pool their experience for the | itional realtors’ code of eth to sell. ‘ }1 »nm‘xl[ ’mm;nn » of their pr any intentional or accidental | Several Factors - ‘IN h R 1 E B d t will further give a ma y for representation of properties. The In Nfl"l‘:n :“ e pri By as lngton ca state 0aYQ | the gencral spread of inform: has adopted a prn\y'islon calling i v ety L4 (BT | to_hest appraisal methods. | special attention to the effect of this the spea i n Genfecia | Within the past three years there |rule as calling for strict accuracy of N . g Washington home owners and prop- | contests for members of the associate been a strong national movement 'statement in advertising. considerati e land. Mr.lerty holders, already proud of lh(‘n'_‘“)rl;"’“‘ il n Ntk et — = t stments in the National Capit e oL e N e s Bl o | only a greater interest in ||ff d | tined this Winter to hear many i taiianant o 1337 M S N W Ao th v reiliienistniavororna | R e e ontague St. : \ plot of » B " home town It h of Wash- | Stone 48 Ft. N '“'.';;, | The Washington Real Estate Board, | i s adeast to rep- | Corner $ 1 49500 Front Porch % 2% NN considered in real estate, the best evidence of % 7% 77, % , it was announced toc will hold a |resentatives of real estate associations found in the downt 15 five-minute speaking test for ns}mrnupnom the United States and ||| tricts and in distriets «he sreat- | members durjng February on the sub- | Canada attending the annual conven- | est congestion found. | joct “Why Washington is the Best tion of the National Association of while the utility el t ¢ 'ns the | City in Which to Reside.” A 7 use to which th may be put. In| "o silver loving c have been a_considerati f the lot. | qonated for this contest by W. C. Mil- | ¢ among active members of the the assembled pth and |jer, president of the board. One will |[board will bhe named to represent utility of the size © pur-|he awarded to the vinning member of | Washington in the home town debat- s must be stud Was | the active division of the board and |ing contest to be held by the national ined. the other will go to the winner of the |association. Zoning regulations, particubily in | the District of Columbia, the lecturer | sain i ol 0 ot 0| OWN YOUR OWN HOMES | REAL ESTATE BROKER much as such seculuions atert the| | ADVICE OF HOOVER| LICENSE LAW SCORED land which can be occupied by build- | :\‘;\F |"v:dor(n‘<"(;r~:i % n‘r”r':‘ "ldm :])x:g\;; A “A family that owns its home takes | special Dispatch to Th 3 a pride in maintains it better, gets BALTIMORE, December e more ple: out of it and has a |, Gk Map of Property Urged. | more wholesome, healthful and happy | res 2 atmosphere in_which to bring up chil- In order that a proper valuation of | dren,” says Secretary of Commerce a lot may be made, it was suggested | Hoover. that a map should he prepared show-4 “The home owner has a constructive ing the size of the ground. Inlaim in life. He works harder outside | arriving at the value of the land it- | his home; he spends his leisure more self, it was added, the value of the | profitably, and he and his family live | 117 Hesketh Street ALL-BRICK NEW COLONIAL AMERICAN HOME Exclusive Section, Too CHEVY CHASE Brick Carcgo CHARMINGLY and substantially built, with Faur Bodroonss large reception hall, living room with open Two Tile Baths fireplace, built-in bookcases, and French doors to porch: model kitchen with electric dishwasher, Large Covered Veranda double-tile drain and complete built-in unit; Complete “Walker” large, cheerful bedrooms, ‘ample closet space, Unit cedar and linen closets, triple spray shower, com- pletely equipped cellar, floored attic. 7 Z22% Z Two-Car (- MY, Z. Z % Electric Dishwasher Z 72 Z 'y county in which they “unjust.” C. Phili_Pitt, of the Real E: e Board of Baltimore, declared that an at- it tempt would be made to have 7 R amended at the next Legislatu ‘Wonderfully constructed stone home, 9 rooms flvr':‘ b«lrm;:uv-;‘n n:":fl"fl":{;l: improvements should be carefully |a finer life and enjoy more of the com- N"-h Pitt said lhn; t}.e‘bna‘.-? has | i heaier, Tyunth arage. rgand in’ eXeelient ' con: analyzed. Mr. Beale said that many |forts and cultivating influences of our | N0 objection to a law requiring a||fj guipr, o churches, stores, cars and busses. h experienced appraisers adopt the unit | modern civilization. license for every office maintained ||l and dry and an idenl. safe, sane and healthful plice for children. Heavy, thicks Vi ¥ ralu. ch S T | “A husband and wife who own their | Dy @ broker in the State. The pres- |||l stone walls mean coglness in Summer, warmth in Winter, and ‘no repair bills. system of valuation which was recom- | sba | ont ‘law. he snid. requires a broker ||| The immense i8:foat front poreh nnd 10 feet on the side, Is almost & Summer mended by the National Asso '\lmn\l}:f!me are more l_(el,\'htu s:im'e. They N il icenie m‘ll_ every county ||| home in itself. " Remember, it has a southern exposure. of Real Estate Boards several years |have an interest in the advancement 3 = 3 v || ago. | of & social system that permits the in-|in which he posts a sign on pre PAUL MAGOFFIN In appraising apartments it is dividual to store up the fruits of his.;‘trt.\' or nclv}e‘ms a'listlnfi n{ nr;»[n’r't,\ Eedimdp i rly arrived s ihe jlabor. As direct taxpayers, they take It means that a farm broker locatec : xclusive Agen properly arrived at by multiplylng the [A00L A0 tive part in local govern:|in Baltimore and listing property for | 317 Woodward Bui Phone Main 3023 one-half. Mr $ | ment. Above all, the love of home is|sale in the various counties of the | —SEE THIS BARGAIN that regardiess of all rules and regula’| one of the finest instincts and greatest | State must pay an annual tax uxi No better plece of st nstruetion work in ington—Excellent terms. tions, ap: Is are after all a matter | inNspirations of our people.” $650 of opinion in which'it is hard to m’n\'o‘ — b whether a_person is right of wrong. He stressed the necessity that a is. | Two Homes Purchased. ’ ers be honest in their opi Mrs. Sarah D. Watts, who formerly Qi\ ff careful examination. | resided at 211 Eleventh street south W) O @ In order to properly y t, has purchased the home at 183! o NS pen . appraisal functlons he us that | Lamont street. Paul M. and Mary d Sun ay 7 Large Landscaped Lot e ’ —Representing— ; QUALITY PRODUCTION AT LOW COS Open Until 9 P.M. Drive West from Chevy Chase Circle on Magnolia Parkway about 100 feet, then left on Hesketh Street two blocks. 3. €. Douglass Co. REALTORS—BUILDERS 1621 K St. N.W. Buccessors to Douglass & Phillips. Inc. Franklin 5678 appraisers keep in touch with devel- | M. James recently purchased a bun opment, the trend of the market, | galow at 205 Peabody street, Mano trend of the neighborhood and sales, | Park, from the builders, Little & | all day, and until 9 PM. | real estate situatio through the office of J. E. Douglass. || Drive out 16th St. to > . Aluska Ave, on to || . : {| 13th st. | One of -‘noup of “Original” Breun- Home Values| ‘29> /i - - i -~ ¥ B 13th ez e Exhibit Home St. 7 Fine Rooma! 1907 Otis St. N. E. Near John Burrough’s School Open Till 9 P. M. mfi:;n ::lr;n:::wl'v‘-::: a;‘v‘:refi:-;d Wbty AT Dol A home faithfully reflecting an architectural motif entirely in keeping with built-in showers; builtin feo | FUrniture Co. 829 7th St. N. W. its neighbors in .. . . boxes; double oak floors; big % 7 . 3 : » b 1454, lots; fine garage; one- DA f > Y Drive out Rhode Island Ave. | - ¢ | — - to 18th St. N. E., turn I2ft to 1416 Eye St. N. W. A Bl ), Otia, or take Brookland Bus to 4 18tk and Monroe and 1walk Main 8949 ot oy Phome Main 5949 “BEYOND COMPARISON” A Below this home is Rock Creek Valley, apf.or'd.ing a never-ending panorama of scenic beauty . . . and surrounding it are shrubs, trees and flowers. It contains 8 rooms, 2 modern baths and the most complete accessories. There is also a spacious garage. Your crit- 2325 ical inspection will prove a pleasant experience. Tracy Place & PBreuninger S Sons Your Judgment Main 6140 706 Colorado Building | | and all developments which affect the | Marshall. Both sales were handled | \ i 2 5 i | of this new residence North in exclusive Cleveland Park Kalorama Heights 4114 38th Street 2 (Just Below Van Ness St.) | —the heart of social Washington, will sup- port our assurance Appointments that it is pre-eminent among the Capital’s Construction THIS charming English Home is - o sitisated ont alibeantifill Weorner fin 4O1de | Chevy . Ko Beauty of Finish Chase, surrounded by other residences that are . finest town houses in complete harmony. Every detail of style, craft, and material has been carefully executed with an All combine to make these P unusual degree of individuality and will be appre- 7 new residences the outstand- N . ciated by those who want a real home. ing home buys in this popular We invite your, inspec- There are six large bedrooms and three baths section. Splendidly situated, too, within one block of car tion Sunday, until 9 P.M. together with a layout on the first floor that make Inspection Invited 1 this house adaptable to a family that enjoys en- To Reach: service, near school and neighborhood stores. of this remarkable home. 8rive gut Mass. Ve, ertaiming o arg 1y, . - e . b % ; el Lffii;;,‘.?:;'];i fere;:of.:rf, ‘*m been \ Open Sunday There is an extra tile lavatory adjoining the front bedroom, in | S to 24th ¢ addition to a complete bath with built-in tub; big breakfast and | Al boick " . ElL and North The price and terms of this property make it ‘ Until 9 P.M. sleeping porches, stairway to large storage attic, dining room has FEEE CORSiEHEL O D cuey to Tracy mosontstatdmy iralos Badhis e i [ attractive bay window, colonial fireplace in living room and many rooms, five baths, built-in garage. Place Reached via Wisconsin Ave- other features. P * N. L. Sansbury Co., Inc. ihbaeast:liauareto SBILISE: Although completed but a few weeks ago, three have been sold, 1418 Eye St. N.W. Owners and Builders Main 5904 which is conclusive proof of their real worth and desirability. Edw R Carr Pl Hedges & Middleton, Inc. Main 4841 s | 1412 Eye St. N.W. Realtors Franklin 9503 e