Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1929, Page 14

REAL ESTATY THE EVENING NATIONAL REAL ESTATE BODY PLANS FOR 22d CONVENTION Washington ‘;Jill Send Large Delegation of| Realtors to Boston—Part of Program Announced. Plans for the twenty-second annual tonvention of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, to be held in Boston June 25 to 28, are nearing com- pletion and the National Association has already announced the program sched- | uled for A numbeér of its groups. In- cluded among_these are the mortgage | d finance division, the co-operative artment division and the brokers’ di- wision. ! Washington s expected to send a | large body of delegates to the conven- | tion. A meeting will be called by the Jocal board within the next two weeks for organizing those who have signified their intention of making the trip and | for planning the journey. | Methods of operation in New York's recently established Real Estate Securd ties Exchange will be described by | Charles G. Edwards of New York, past | president of the National Association of | Real Estate Boards, for mortgage and | finance division members at the conven- tion. John R. Kilpatrick, New York, | vice president of the George A. Fuller Co., will talk on “Real Estate Financing Through Preferred and Common Stock.” Both Mr. Kilpatrick and Mr. Edwards will be heard at the division's morning | session on Thursday, June 27. | Sidney Middleton, Chicago. vice pres- ident of the American Bond and Mort- | gage Co. will open the meetings of the | mortgage and finance division Wednes- | day morning, June 26, with an address | on “Methods of Getting New Business.” At the final session of these meetir on Friday morning, June 28, Lawrenc: E. Mahan, St. Louis, president of the Real Estate Mortgage Trust Co., will ad- dress the division on “Directing and Controlling the Operation of & Mort- | gage Corporation.” | Co-operative Projects. 1 In line with its policy of consultation with experienced builders for the bene- | tate-Buying public. At this same meet- ing David V. Sutton, New York City. of the firm of Sutton, Blagdon & Lynch, | will speak on “The Organization of the Three Factors in an Initial Co-operative | delphia and New York City. Development: Construction, Financing | and Merchandising.” { Lawrence E. Jones, developer of the co-operative vrden project, Alden Park, in Philadelphia, will have as his subject “Some Experiences in the Development and Sale of Co-operative Apartment Homes." ® Other speakers on the co-operative | apartment division program include Frank J. O'Brien, Chicago, of the firm of McKey & Pogue, who will speak on “An Analysis of Selling Points”: Henry T. Holsman. Chicago, whose fopic it How to Make A Market Analysis Precedent to a Co-operative Apartment Development,” and Geneve A. Shaffer, San Prancisco, head of her own firm of co-operative apartment developers, who will speak on “Is It the Husband or the glal(;nwho Buys, and What Interests ch?” Standard Lease Forms. ‘The possibility of d?\'elopma standard lease forms which can be used through- out the country and will be satisfactory in drawing up agreements between landlords and tenants from Maine to California will be discussed by the brokers' division. A committee from this division has been collecting _and mdvmf lease forms for stores, offices, oft bulldings And lofts, and apartments, | in an attempt to formulate standardized leases for each type of building. A study of the development of business sub- centers will be likewise reported on by | a committee of the brokers' division. These two reports will be heard at the division's opening meeting, Wednesday morning. June 26. Benjamin F. Bills, Chicago, will speak on “Real Estate Syndicates and Oper- | Wednesday afternoon, and held in Seattle, Wash., the Minneapolis realtors issued an invitation to west- bound délegates to make a stopover. Approximately 800 responded to thi inviation. 3 Charter Special Trains. ‘The Detroit, Mich.; Tulsa, Okla.; Log Angeles, Calif. St. Louis Kansas City, Mo., boards have already chartered special trains to carry their delegations to Boston. The Tulsa realtors have invited dele- gates from Oklahoma boards to ac- company them on their special train. Tulsa predicts a delegation of 150, which will include representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, railways of the State and various civie organizations. En route to Boston the Oklahoma del gates will visit & number of Southern | citles. Washington, Baltimore, Phila- On_ the return trip the Oklahomans have sched- uled visits to Montreal, Toronto, De- | troit. Chicago and Kansas Cit; The St. Louls delegation. which is expected to number about 50, will visit New York on the way to Boston. They will make the trip from New ¥York u to Boston by boat. On the return trip they will come through Windsor, De- troit and Chicago. The New Jersey State Association of | Real Estate Boards is planning to char- ter & New York-to-Boston boat for the transportation of convention delegates from its organization. Side Tours Are Planned. Many boards are planning tours for their delegates on the trips to and from the convention. The special trips on the program of the New Orleans board include visits to Chicago, Detroit, Buf- falo, Niagara Falls, Toronto, a trip up the St. Lawrence and a stop in Mon- treal before the convention. On the homebound trip the Southern realtors will visit the National Capital. The Birmingham (Ala.) -board plans for all sightseeing to be done on the way to the convention, when delegates will visit Detroit, Niagara Falls, Toronto and Montreal. An attractive itinerary has been ar- ranged for the 250 Chicago realtors who are making plans to attend the conven- tion. Among the points to be visited by the Welland Canal, Toronto, Thousand Islands, Montreal, Quebec, Lake Cham- plain, Lake George and Saratoga Springs. California_boards expect to be rep- large numbers, honoring the associa- tion's president, Harry H. Culver, who the delegation going to Boston will be | resented at the national convention in | STAR, WASHINGTON, STUDY OF BUILDING TRENDS BEING MADE | List of Essentials, Including Sizes and Shapes of Houses, Is i Contemplated. ‘The United States Division of Build- i‘"' and Housing is now engaged in | making a study of the trénds in home building, with a view to compiling a | list of essentials that will include the |&lzes and shapes of houses and how | they are financed in cities in various pirte of the country. The survey is ing directed by James 8. Taylor. Since trends in home building are constantly changing and any informa- ‘tion obtained might be incorrect six months from now, the division -expeets to keep the survey up to date and issue réports periodically. of the common parts of houses, the relative importance in a city of bunga- lows, two-story houses, detached and semi-detached structures, construction processes and selling methods. This survey is not expected to reveal & standard house, but a wide variation of essentials and methods in the cities |'where the study is béing made. Its Be in its assistance in selecting houses that have all the essentials of model dwellings, but at moderate cost by elim- inating unnecessary items. DR. GROOVER INVESTS IN 2-STORY WAREHOUSE | . | Former Home of Western Electric Co. Is Sold to Capital Man, The two-story warehouse at 62 Flor- ida avenue northeast, which for a num- ber of years has been used by the Western Electric Co. and recently was subleased to the Treasury Department, has been sold to Dr. Thomas " Groover, local investor, for a consider- ation of approximately $200,000. Negotiations were made for the own- ers, C. C. Calhoun and James Sharp, 1 The reports will give the dimensions i {value to prospective home owners will | i C.," SATURDAY, OHIO REALTORS START SURVEY OF VACANCIES Association Adopts Uniform Code for State-Wide List of Un- used Property. A State-wide vacancy survey is be- ing made by the Ohio Association of | Real Estate Boards, through its con- | stituent members, marking the first in- stance of the adoption by a State as- | sociation of a uniform survey method | which will co-ordinate the surveys made | by the various boards within the asso- | R 1501 K St. N.W. 5208 Edgeinoor Lafie Edgemoor, Md. This charming home (one of the fine ones in this exclusive suburb) is offered for sale at a most attractive figure. Detached and of the center-hall plan, t splendidly built brick home of colonial design is situated on a corner lot 185x120. There_are eleven rooms three baths, inclosed and open porches, hot- water heat and electricity. Open for Your Inspection All Day Sunday WM. S. PHILLIP REALTORS MAY 18, 192 REAL ESTATE clation and give a valuable méaning to | the whole. July 15 has been set as the date to | finish the annual surveys. Uniform methods of procedure have been adopt- ed by the commitiee on surveys ap- | pointed by the association, and an out- | line of the information to be submitted | has been determined. - The results of the surveys are to be tabulated and given to the research glrxlr’eoaus tn'!t l‘r;el Cosljlfle (o( Commerce, | ate Univer: or with other business dy e Be careful how you call on a doctor in Moscow. For unnecessarily calling one, & person is fined 10 roubles (al- | most $5) B e e e e (six bedrooms), < & CO. Main 4600 Think! Near NEW COLONIAL HOMES “ All-Brick L4 Construction ’ ~—Wardman Park Hotel —Million Dollar Bridge —Rock Creek Park Only $14,950 On Attractive Terms 8 rooms! 2 baths! Inepect These $2.000 LESS than similar homes ever sold for in this highly desirable location and containing Electric Refrigeration Breakfast Porches Sleeping Porches Beautiful Fireplaces Large Closets Large Colonial Porches Large Anic Built-in Garage Attractive Homes Sunday hapiro, The coseph Ezhibit Home 2639 Woodley Place Open Until 9 P.M. Exclusive Agents fit of those just undertaking co-oper- |ations” ative building projects, the co-operative | Harry A. Taylor, East Orange, N. J,. | is a Californian and was formerly presi- apartment division has so planned its | will discuss the selling of old houses, | dent of the California Real Estate As- convention sessions as to include ac-|at the Friday morning session. Other | sociation and the Los Angeles Realty counts of the practical experiences of | topics which will be included in the | Board. several of the country's most successful | brokers' program are: “How Research | Special plans for large convention | developers of co-operative projects. | Can Help the Broker,” “Real Estate | delegations are being announced by Albert W. Swayne, Chicago, president | From the Chain Store Viewpoint,” and | boards of the following cities: Houston, | of the Chicago Real Estate Board and | “How to Develop Good Will.” | Nashville, Atlanta. S8an Antonio, Cleve- for several years chairman of the co- | Invitations, hospitality, interesting | land, Newark, Indianapolis, Warren operative apartment division of the | itineraries and special trains are the | and Pitwsburgh. National Association, will address the | order of the day among member boards division at its first meeting, Wednesday | who are making plans for delegations | morning, on_the minimum standards | to attend the convention in Boston. ;mrg have belmunungea 8s essential | hnf Minneapolis Real Estate Board | the Consultation Bureau. recently | has issued an invitation to all east- ’ v, | 26t up by the division €0 sdvise with | bound Tealtors o stop in Minneapols | OOV, Will be Dr. Charles H. Wesley, | ZiE7t 0 builders of co-operative projects and to | on their way to Boston. Two years ago, | nead of the department of history in | mon certify approved profects to the real-es- when the association’s convention was | Howard Universit Announcing C@u the Formal Opening of :’)y the real estate firm of McKeever & oss. The building was originally built for the Western Electric Co. and leased to it for a long term of years. Their lease has yet 10 years to run. The property has a frontage of 119 feet and 1s 250 feet deep. Open Daily From 9 AM. to 9 P.M. 5101 45th STREET N.W. R S Centennial Baptist Church. - - —_ % “A Unique Story—Why a Man Car- Dr. Wesley Talks at Howard. | A Crowing Fowl 15 Miles!” will be The speaker at Howard University to- | related by Rev. E. Hez Swem tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in Centenial Baptist The 11 o'clock morning ser- bject is: “The Good Are God Club " R Sample House This Delightful New Home Exhibit Is an Inspiration INSPECT IT WITHOUT FAIL TODAY! THIS HAS RENTING BEAT A MILE! HIS new exhibit is indeed an inspiration to people who enjoy fine architecture and appreciate a display of good taste in interior decoration—for here is shown a delightful, livable brick and stone residence—and artistic creations in interior decoration and’ furniture arrangement. (Baum of Connecticut Avenue is the decorator.) s The house proper consists of six fine rooms, concrete front porch, double rear porches, tile bath with built-in tub, a conveniently equipped kitchen, many closets, hardwood floors 8 950 throughout, tasteful decorations and fixtures and a garage. It is a marvelous buy at 9 “Extremely Low Terms” Corner residences are priced at $9,750. Beautifully Landscaped Grounds adjoining hington Golf w# Quntry Club To Reach: !/ you have a car, drive out Wis- consin Avenue to Tenleytown and out River Road four blocks to -45th Street, and right to home. If you don’t Take any car going out Wiscon- sin Avenue to Fessenden Street, walk west to 45th Street and home. Nearby Virginia’s Most Highly Resiricied Home Development Or Take a Wesley Heights Bus Ezclusive Agents 'Exhihit House Now Open for Public Inspection From 9 AM. to 9 PM. Typical of the homes for which Country Club Hills was nlnnn;d is this unusual exhibit home at Glebe Road and Woodlawn Avenue, at the entrance to Country ?lub Hills, now open for public inspection, This English type home of ten rooms and three baths is of brick and stone construction, with at- tached two-car garage. Features include a model kitchen containing an Eddy sink and Cromard alloy fixtures, Frigidaire, Hotpoint electric stove and built-in cabinets; unusually large living room with beamed ceiling, a recreation room in basement, hot-water plant with automatic oil heat, complete laundry room, incinerator, latest type plumbing and bath equipment, large fireplace, copper guttering and flashing and variegated tile roof. ITH an elevation of approximately 400 feet, Country Club Hills is located in one of the most charming sections of the Greater Wash- ington area, only five miles from the White House. This exclusive residence development adjoins the beautiful greens of the Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington County, Virginia, and comprises 120 acres of rolling platcau country, much of it being well ' wooded for park-like development. _ In Washington’s Finest Residential Section Bepicbiogt Aoy 4 PR TTY Chase Legation and Livingston Close proximity to Connecticut Avenue . . finest construction and finish throughout . . . price and terms on a most attractive basis . . . make both of these properties un- usually desirable. Why not inspect them today? Other homes now under construction in Country Club Hills. The houses shown in this advertise- ment were designed by A. F. Thelander, architect. 3332 Military Road U\'l'SL'Al.LY homelike is this brand-new de- tached brick home with its spacious front porch overlooking the street. Judging from the exterior one would scarcely believe that it con- tained seven large rooms, including a cozy break- fast porch. The spacious living room is flanked by a fine open fireplace, while selected oak floors and artistic electric fixtures are found in every room. There is a complete tiled bath on the sec- ond floor as well as a servant’s toilet in the big dry basement, which is also equipped with laundry tubs and hot-water heating plant. A separate garage stands on the rear of the lot, which con- tains over 5000 square feet. In every respect this is a home which any family would be proud and happy to own. Priced at $12,250 With all modern improvements—paved streets, side- walks with curb parking, ornamental street lamps, Wash- ington city water, sewers, gas and electricity—and with streets and lots planned to take advantage of the great nat- ural beauty of the area and provide roomy sites for fine homes, Country Club Hills is undoubtedly the ideal loca- tion for substantial homes of character, ranging in value from $15.000 to $50,000. It is one of the most highly re- stricted developments in the Greater Washington area. ODERN in every detail of its design and appointments, this stately new brick Co- lonial home offers evervthing that could be desired in residence of distinction and charm. The large living room with its great open fireplace awakens thoughts of many a happy social hour with family and friends. The delightful dining room has a butler's pantry adjoining, through which access is gained to a most completely cquipped kitchen. Three heautiful bedrooms with well-planned closets and two perfectly appointed baths complete the second floor, above which is a large attic. There is a most inviting living porch on the side opening from the living room and a splendid garage in the rear. Priced at $13,950 Drive ont to Country Club Hills and inspect the ex- \_ hibit home pictured above. _ Cross the Key Bridge and follow the Lee Highway to Glebe Road ; them aver Glebe Road to the Country Club and Country Club Hills: (7 BRUMBACK REALTY COMPANY Realtors and Builders OPEN SUNDAY Wm. H. Saunders Co., Inc. 1433 K Street N.W. District 1017 Owners and Developers CLARENDON, VIRGINIA Telephone Clarendon 1102 Exclusive Agents Main Office: 37 Wilson Blvd.