Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1929, Page 19

.ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR,. WASHINGTON, D. .C, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9. 1929.] BIG CLASS ELECTED TOREALTY BOARD Group Is Declared Largest ' Admitted at Any Time During Recent Years. Election of the largest group of new Members admitted to the Washington Real Estate Board at any one time dur- ing recent years was announced to- day by Ben T. Webster, president and chairman of the executive committee. At the beginning of each year, it was pointed out, there is always a stimula- tion in membership growth, but this year's increase has been considered unusual. This is due, according to Mr. ‘Webster, primarily to the fact that there has been a broader recognition of the services now available to realtors both from a Jlocal and national standpoint. The headquarters office of the board, in charge of an executive secretary and clerical staff, maintains a service department whert maps, plats, files and statistics as well as a real estate library form the back- ground of information pertaining to real estate practice and law. Members of the board have access %o these facilities, and the records per- taining to zoning, property ownership, assessments and general statistics Tepresent a tremendous financial sav- ing on the part of the individual mem- bers, who have been able to eliminate ithe overhead in their respective offices in connection with maintaining these ¥acords, which are now maintained at wne central point in the board’s offices. ‘There are three classes of members in the board—active, associate and affili- ‘ated. In the active class membership fis limited to duly licensed real estate brokers maintaining an office, and all such members elected must subscribe to the standard code of ethics adopted by the National Association of Real ‘Estate Boards, which covers every phase ‘of real estate practice. “The associate igroup is composed of salesmen asso- clated with the offices of active mem- bers. In the affiliated group are busl- nesses and professions closely allied with the real estate fleld. Recent additions to the membership Yoster were as follows: Active class— {C. Heurich, jr, Realty Co.; Kennedy- ‘Chamberlain Development Co., Sandoz, Inc.; Eugene A. Smith, Jnc.; R. Mar- bury Stamp, B. Leonard & Co.. L. V. Thacker, W. J. Drew & Co, F, Eliot Middleton, Eaton & . Associate iclass—Alfred L. Adams, Vincent A. (Carlin, Roland Lee Sansbury and John /L. Shea, all associated with the N. L. Bansbury Co., Inc.: Donald L. Luxford, associated with Edson W. Briggs Co. Jay T. Shafer, assoclated with the Joseph Shapiro Co.; Edward L. ‘Btrohecker, associated with Cafritz Co. Affiliated group—Fidelity Storage Co. and Benjamin Carow. The membership committee consists of B. H. Parker, chairman; H. H. J. A. McKeever, Joseph D. ‘Walsh With Terms so Reasonable Why Be Satisfied with Anything but one of the Houses ot 1211 Owen Place N.E. (Open Daily Until 9 P.M.) ‘This is the exhibit home for a group of 31, of which all but two have been sold. They have six [ largs rooms and a tiled bath with Total construction contracts awarded during January in the 37 States east of the y Mountains amounted to $409,967,900, according to F. W. Dodge Corporation. These States include about 91 per cent of the total construc- tion volume of the country. When the above figure was compared with the total for the corresponding month of last year there was a decrease of 4 per cent, and when compared with the total for December, 1928, there was a 5 per cent decrease, Analysis of the January contract total showed the following important classes of work: $138,068,600, or 34 per cent of all construction, for residential build- ings; $100,378,000, or 25 per cent, for commercial buildings; $66,522,000, or 17 per cent, for public works and utilities, and $63,108,900, or 16 per cent, for in- dustrial projects. During the month of January there was $818,284,000 worth of new projects reported in contemplation in the 37 Eastern States. The above figure was 13 per cent ahead of the amount re- ported in December, 1928, but there was a drop of 10 per cent from the amount reported in January of last year. The Middle Atlantic States (Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of Colum- bia and Virginia) had $49,083,400 in contracts for new building and engi- neering work during January. Last month’s total was 6 per cent less than that for December, 1928, and it was 4 per cent below the total for January of last year. Analysis of the January contract rec- 37 STATES GIVE CONTRACTS OF $409.967.900 IN MONTH ord showed the following items of note: $20,473,100, or 42 per cent of the total, for residential buildings; $16,803,000, or 34 per cent, for commercial buildings: $3,631,900, or 7 per cent, for industrial fro]ec's. and $2,819,400, or 6 per cent, or public works and utilities. Contemplated new work reported in January in the Middle Atlantic States reached a total of $134,296,600, being a gain of 19 per cent over the amount reported in. the corresponding month of a year ago, but a loss of 1 per cent from the amount reported in December, 1928. New building and engineering work started in New York State and North- ern New Jersey during the month of January amounted to $101,684,200. This figure was 26 per cent less than the total for December of last year and there was a decrease of 22 per cent from the January, 1928, total. January construction contracts let in the New England States amounted to $29,318.400. This figure exceeded the December, 1928, record by 4 per cent, but it was 19 per cent less than the total for January of last year. January construction contracts award- ed in the Pittsburgh district (Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky) This is the largest amount ever recorded in this district for the month of Jan- uary. It was more than double the January, 1928, total and it was 46 per cent ahead of the total for December, 1928. The awarding of a large contract for a power ?lmc to be constructed in the State of Pennsylvania helped to make the above record. 410-25 Bond Building The Weatherproof Cleaning Co., Inc. Is Pleased to Announce That Mr. H. H. Dutton Formerly Research Associate for the Indiana Limestone Company at the National Bureau of Standards .—is mow associated with the company as Vice President in direct charge of steam clean- ing, caulking and waterproofing operations, The Weatherproof Cleaning Co., Ine. Washington, D. C. Drive out Sixteenth street tomorrow BEAUTIFUL SIXTEENTH STREET HEIGHTS amounted to $57,108,300. | ¢ BOULEVARD ROUTE AIDS REAL ESTATE Alexandria Activities Stimulated by Choice of Mount Ver- non Highway. cember from the November volume. Real Construction and real estate activities | for November was 89.9. in Alexandria have been perceptibly stimulated by the determination of the route of the Mount Vernon Memorial Boulevard, which is to pass through the center of the Virginia city, John G. Graham, Alexandria realtor, told the Alexandria-Arlington-Fairfax Real Estate Board at its recent February din- ner meeting at the Washington Golf and Country Club. A.sscl’tlnf that real estate transfers in the last six months exceeded in value those of the preceeding 18 months, Mr. that the series now being issued monthly is not which have preceded it. 235 9.7 January . Februs 957 SssEggsnses SrosuaNORAS B3533353 aaacomae December . X *Activity for e is taken DROP IN PROPERTY TRANSFERS DURING DECEMBER REPORTED ‘Transfers of property generally over the country fell off somewhat in De- estate activity for the month of December, 1628, is indicated by the index figure 85.6, according to the statistics compiled by the National Association of Real Estate Boards from the number of deeds recorded in 63 cities from which the association draws its data for this new series, using 1926 as a base year upon which to compare activity from month to month. This is the fourth index figure to be computed by the assoclation in the new series. The figure Index figures formerly compiled by the association were based not on deeds alone, but on all transfers and conveyances recorded in the cities reporting, so “The revised monthly index from January, 1924, to date is as follows: 1924, 1925, *1926. 1927, 924 as the norm of activity comparable with the figures SB5R222385S 100 91 100 X 100 100 100 100 ok 2 aem 100 100 100 100 1 100 2228252828 AoomweLLaeIAE .7 or that m h. 3 Graham stated that bullding permits have been granted by the city since No- vember 1, 1928, in excess of $500,000, this total including permits for office and industrial buildings, in addition to residence structures. John D. Normoyle, chairman of the by the appraisal committees in the cal- endar year of 1928. Miss L. E. Martin, Mrs. Ruby Lee Minar, and Guy N. Church, president of the Virginia Real Estate Association, board’s Alexandria appraisal committee, | reported on the recent convention of eported appraisals of more thanl!the National Association at Birming- $1,000,000 worth of property were madeham. A COLONIAL BRICK HOME IN SAUL’S ADDITION Detached—Center-Hall Plan 1302 FLICHTPULLY et . LY situated on a Gallatin e Street N.W. beautifully planted lot with a $16,950 58-foot frontage—in this most con- venient neighborhood — with 8 Very Reasonable Price ary 15. rooms, finished attic and maid's quarters. Special Features—Oil - burning hot-water heating system, open fireplace, hardwood floors, large porch. Trico radiator covers, weather’ - stripped throughout, screens, awnings, garage. Open From 10 A.M. Until Dark 1435 K Street Main 2345 Terms Exclusive Agents Detached Corner Brick Home Chevy Chase, Md. MUST BE SOLD 101 Shepherd Street Corner Delaware Strert~ Located just one square from Conn. Ave., midway between the Country Clubs, this home set on large landscaped corner site, presents a most pleasing effect. Constructed of brick and Cre-O-Dipt shingles, with copper gutters, copper downspouts and all details typical of high-grade construction. Center-hall plan; 8 rooms, 2 baths and large attic with maids’ rooms and lavatory. Garage. One of the out- standing values in Chevy Chase. Only $16,850 | | ‘The board voted to hold its next din- ner meeting at the Belle Haven Golf and Country Club, Alexandria, Febru- REAL ESTATE. We wish to announcé that— Mr. George A. Smoot formerly with J. E. Douglass Co., is now associated with Edw. H. Jones & Co., Inc. 5520 Connecticut Ave. Chevy Chase, D. C. Chevy Chase Properties ONE OF THE FINEST SITUATED HOMES IN WASHINGTON —now available at an unusual price! DETACHED brick Brueninger - built resi- dence off 16th on the prettiest lot in_this entire section— 50x138, with two immense oak trees and a dozen full- grown fir trees. The house itself is of the popular center- hall arrangement, with house - width concrete front porch, nine rooms and two baths (five bedrooms and two baths on second floor), oil burner, tile roof, maid’s room 1603 Varnum St. NS OPEN SUNDAY in attic, open fireplace, panelled walls, outside pantry, storage room in base- ment, and two-car built-in garage. {IThe owner is anxious to sell, and you are offered one of the soundest values that has ever been presented in a home of this character in this exclusive section. Very reasonable terms can be ar- ranged. Open Sunday after 10 A.M. for your inspection. e R A A A e to Alaska Ave. and see this charming detached brick home. It is in exceilent condition and a wonderful buy at the price. Of center hall Colonial design, and eight rooms, including attractive sunroom ; 4 bedrooms and 2 tiled baths. The roof is slated and there is a 2-car 1fi;ur7ge[ to mz!ch. ghi wlhole property is nely located in a high-class community, built on a spacious 1ot and is entirely 1412 Eye St. N.W. modern in every respect. See it at once. o — built-in tub. The woodwork is of beautiful chestnut, nicely fin- ished. The papering is of a pop- u'ar and beautiful desigh and fixtures are unusually ive. You will be pleased with the size of the sleeping and breakfast porches, also the front porch. The kitchen is exception- elly well arranged and has many modern labor-saving conven- fences. There isa built-in garage. Price Only $7,950 | Near Sears-Roebuck’s New De- partment Store—Convenient to Several Car and Bus Lines Robert W. Savage | 717 Union Trust Bldg. Main 6799 Oven Flace ls four squaren nerth of Trin} and Florida Aves. N.E. OPEN SUNDAY ALL DAY Hepces & MipbLETON, INC. Realtors L Sansbury 1418 Eye St. N.W. National 5904 Franklin 9503 Exclusive Agents Why Pay More? and get less OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Vacant BOSSEPHELPS St srmeia 1417 K ST. MAIN 9300 The Home of Homes Market Value # for Quick Disposal This House Must Be Sold 1613 Varnum Street IN.W. Extraordinary circumstances permit the sale of this attractive Breuninger- Built homes: spacious, convenient and just west of 16th St., in that fine neigh- borhood. It contains 8 large, cheerful rooms, 2 fine baths, servants’ quarters and garage—with many additional conveniences, including General Electric re- frigerator, oil burner, awnings, weather strips and copper screens. The front and rear yards have been artistically decorated with shrubbery, and the house has just been thoroughly redecorated. Open Sunday—10:30 A.M.—6 ‘P.M. 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