Evening Star Newspaper, January 25, 1930, Page 14

REAL ESTATE. HONE DNNERSHP URGEDBY LAMON ecretary Tells Builders to Encourage Possession by U. S. Citizens. 1 i Activities seeking to encour: ‘home * ownership throughout the Unif States, | declared, which, he would not only stability, " but would THE EVENING l NEW HOME FOR TRANSIT OFFICIAL l STAR, WASHINGTON, vey the market as it stands today, both supply and demand, and to see what Sommodity that 3ou a6 a §roop oiter to comm you as a the American is nlflm the homes in which live. More than half of the homes are rented, and for those you may convince the owners that it will pay to improve them. Overselling Is Condemnéd. “If you set out to sell the idea of the whole house to American families, you will affect not only the market for new houses and the demand for remo&elttgg and modernizing existing houses hands' of individual owners, but also the improvements that may be made by landlords. “The principle is becoming more and more recognized in the broader strategy of salesmanship that customers should be and should remain satisfied with their purchases. The idea of selling a man a house that he cannot pay for sponsibility whether or not he does it, rather than his skill in dealing with a rental agent. It certainly contributes to solidarity in family life and tes, for the good, the whole oum.:( a family on the world gbout them, “You will lem of alding Bon"Gf Snancing g’mt where they m the security felt. I hope that the impetus attained when you have reached tha carry forward into a distinct ment in the second BUILDING ACCIDENT PREVENTION URGED So-Called “Inevitable” Mishaps De- clared - Easily. Avoided. encounter the immediate markets was generally 3 plt':l‘nt will prove- situation, S uous are to be made to mortgage tren: efforts the complete solution of which may re- | insure that the 1830 construction quire years of effort, su lemented by | gram is_carried on under condif research and changes in laws.” which will prevent acéidents, according —_— T An Invitation to Visit THE MODEL HOME |to Mas. W. ®. Richards, secretary of the Associated General Contractors of America and head of the accident pre- vention work conducted by that or- ganization. With the example of more than a thousand general contractors appl proposed to launch a Nation-wide pro- gram to extend safety promotional ac- accidents occur. construction ing items on the lying | vention of the on their e the operations has been amply claims Maj. Richards. Jameson-Built Model Homes 6,7 and 8 Large Rooms Now Ready for Inspection 415 to 445 Jefferson St. N.W. ~ tivities to the actual jobs on which Ways and means to organize every ject for accident pre- vmmmllmmhmamm- promote business | Were irged "upon mare thas 100 rep: were u upon mare 1 P | resentatives of industries in || construction, bullding equipment and Y supply industries at: their ference hére this week by Secretary of Com- ' merce Lamont. Reporting that more than half the homes of the country now rented rather n owned the famil! Completely furnished by D. S. Pool, Inc. “Breuninger Built” in Shepherd Park 7514 14th Street (Near Corner of Iris) Sponsored by the Washington Times and Herald Open Every Day 10 AM. to 9 P.M, of 16th St. to Alaske .1";..,' turn left to Model Home 914 Quincy St. N.W. 1337 Taylor St. NN'W. '1521t01527 Isherwood St. N.E. 1601 to 1619 D St. N.E. Inspect at Once The architecture of these fine homes has been carefully de- signed and selected by our:ex~ perts of superior home designs, The material also hes has been carefully selected. All labor furnished by skilled mechanics of the best grade. chandising are the order of “It has been suggested that the American people are not sufficiently well aware of the value of a home as an investment. I do not mean neces- sarily that it is worth so much for a man to own his home that he need not be concerned as to whether or not heis getting his money's worth. There is a real need in most communities for agencies from which home obtain disinterested advice. But a home as an investment differs in type from & stock or a bond. It gives a man a bigger stake in his community and its Jovemment. and thus helps to make a citizen of him. It makes him more independent. For example, if he wants to repaper the house, it is his own re- Residence at 3111 Hawthorne street, Massachusetts Avenue Park, recently purchased by Edward D. Merrill, president and general manager of the Wash- ‘_llmn. .I::'l‘ Transit Co. The home was acquired through the agency of Ips. as for that of the country. Need for Study Is Outlined. ‘= He pointed to the need for study to Bring about easier nnu" of ueondlry' } cing on homes and pointed oul uyers should be satisfied with Reached Ave, to 14 next few years. The advance is not confined to the upper income groups. From various cities it has been reported that vacancies in the least desirable types of houses have increased during the t few years and that houses at the lowest rentals have to be kept in better repair in order to retain tenants. You are going to encounter the problem of financing, the problem of determin- ing just at are the home owner's wants and the problem of how best to t once contem; OF NECessary con- | co-operate in mi them. ction for and other pur-| I pelieve that & foundation for as well as maintenance and re- | future progress is being laid. Especially jects. I am glad to see this gathering together of the different connected with construction that have so many com- mon problems and mutual interests, “Broadly speaking, your job is to sur- National 2040 311 W. BRADLEY LANE Opposite Chevy Chase Club Grounds ‘$14,950 On one of the most prominent boulevards of Chevy Chase, this new brick home, surrounded by shade tr These homes contain six, seven and eight large rooms, tile bath and built-in tub dnd show- er, ome-piece 'sink in kitchen," extra large porches front and rear. Oak floors, latest fixtures; floor plugs in each room and lots of extras. early pul iting to “the present favorable con- litions that en ard CHEVY CHASE HOME Just Off Conn. Ave.—3 Taylor Street G Charming English type brick and stucco home, in a most excellent . > location, situated on wonderfully landscaped lot of wide frontage. There is & large side porch and floored attic. Of course, Every modern feature, including open firepiace, two, tile bathe. sorene, there is plenty of closct space, screens and a garage. model kitchen equipment, hardwood floors, floored attie, ete. Frigidaire and Garage With Each House FOR SALE BY THOS. A. JAMESON CO. 906 New York Ave. National 5526 “Ask the Man Who Owns One” More Beautiful Than Ever In The Glistening Snow ! Business Property Leasing Sales Financing A Specialty! Robert W. Savage 717 Union Trust Bldg. National 6799 Secretary Lamont, in referring to the Open for inspection daily and Sunday until 9 p.m, construction phase of busin inted itracts OPEN AND HEATED ALL DAY SUNDAY Drive out Comn. Ave, to Taylor St. and homes on northeast cormer. 3. €. Bouglass Co. ' Recltors 1621 K St. N.W. €8s, o "lmt fell :‘h'iurply below Drive out Connecticut Ave. to Bradley Lans, turn west to property, or out Wisconsin Ave. to Bradley Lane and east to property, or phone Wisconsin 2873. M. & R. B. WARREN Metropolitan 5678 Realtors NEW DETACHED HOM Brick and Frame $12,500.00 One Block From Conn. Ave. Excellent and convenient location, on large lot, containing ;‘ all modern features, including two full tiled baths; all large rooms; [} detached garage, floored attic, hardwood floors, open fireplace, etc. § 5423 NEVADA AVE. Open All Day Sunday Drive right on Legation St. from Conn. Ave. to Nevada Ave. and home with our sign. 9. €. Douglass Co. F 1621 K Se. Nw. S. S. GHEEN —Jormerly associated with American Securit Co. and Hedges & Middleton, Inc., desires the opening of an office 316 Tower Building 14th and K Sts. N.W, Two Beautifully Situated Homes in the and Trust 0 announce Massac hus etts Avenue Sectlon ‘3215 Cathedral Avenue New Colonial Brick Residence A charming and to handle All Forms of Insurance ineluding fire, suto, casualty, plate glass and other allied lines. 3311 Cathedral Avenue Corner 34th Phone National 8575 Overlooking the Cathedral % . Two-car brick r . Beautifully shaded nt—gpp’r:.{lmlmy 10,000 Square lection of interior deco- rations and numerous added features are included. Time Well Spent When You Visit These Beautiful New Exhibit Homes 1207 Owen St.N.E. ¢ 216 17th PI. NE. In the beautifully de- Adjacent to Eastern veloped Trinidad sec- " 2 ok, st BeCth o Hlf’l. Schoul_, in a new Florida Ave. N.E. Only restricted neighbor- two squares from Sears- hood; the mearest to Roebuck. o downtown. it outsta: value—exclu- sive ':dl.u vironment. ; $18.950 Open all day Sunday 2911 Cathedral Ave. N.W. This is « most charming eight-room and two-bath, semi-detached home. The interior is decorated in a manner suited to an exclusive dwelling; there are hard- floors and plenty of closets; it is seréaned throughout. Loeated at the crest of the hill near Wardman Park Hotel, with a southern exposure, overlooking the beauti- ful estates of Senator Phipps and Secretary Stimson. Price $16.250 To appreciate the excellent location and the house itself you must see it Sunday. Open from 10 until 6 o'clock Robert W, Savage 717 Union Trust Bld. . atl. 6799 New Individual English Type Brick Homes NORTH CLEVELAND PARK 3608 VAN NESS STREET ‘Thoroughly individual 6 and 7 (3 and 4 bed rooms) room 2-bath brick home—3 porches, electric refrigerator, 2-car garages. Nowhere can you find more spacious, livable homes lus. the latest comforts and conveniences dasirability of fon. Moderately priced and libers! tavos can be Open all day Sunday Schwab, Valk & Canby 1704 Conn, Ave. Potomac 0830 Six large, well arranged rooms: tiled baths with showers; many distinctive features, including chestnut trim, hardwood floors, radio outlets, large porches and the new Green Jacket heating system. Garages built in. THE INVESTMENT BUILDING Locate your business headquarters in this modern building where you eliminate the question "of street car anoyances. The entire basement is a garage, where the tenants receive special attention. By comparison—the best buy! As Low as $7,950 Very easy terms Robert E. Kline, Jr. 717 Union Trust Bldg. Nat'l 6799 Or Any Broker “I couldn’t build that house for myself for the price you are asking for it!”’ said a Washington consulting engineer* recently, after inspecting this beautiful all-brick Colonial residence at JAMES W. GRAHAM These Houses Were Built for You SAMPLE HOME 1401 RIDGE PL. SE. A FINE CORNER HOME AN INSIDE HOME A SEMI-DETACHED HOME CONTAINING MANY FEATURES FEATURES These are all brick homes with genuine slate mansard. Six large rooms, beautiful tile bhath with builtin tub and shower, spacious, copper sereened porches, builtin garage; National jacketed boiler, conveniently arranged kitchen with inlaid lineleum and sanitas cov- oy’ Unusual Values Convenient Terms $9,250 ¢ $9,950 4417 3rd St. N.W. 5017 9th St. N.W. < i . Colonial-type 8- room, (Near Grant Circle) buff brick Eome, 2-color New attractive 20-ft. tiled bath, daylight Colonial - typs tapestry kitchen, Frigidaire, brick home, 6 large breakfast room, sleeping rooms, 2-toned tiled bath porch, built-in garage, with shower, natural r hardwood floors and trim throughout, Frigid- trim, screens, covered aire;” garage, screens, 3 concrete porch, coat large covered porches, closet with plate-glass e New English BHomes In Poodley Park THIS new development of English homes sets a new standard of achievement in group home design and construction. Most desirably situated. . .close in. . .just 3 squares north of Wardman Park Hotel . . . near Conn. Ave. car service. Brick construction with stone trim, slate roof, rough hewn timbers, two rear porches, two tile baths, big Easy 4403 Elm St., Chevy Chase 'ONTAINING 3 bed rooms, tiled bath with shower, liv- * Terms i nEELOrTEm TURp<d <<dpZ ered ‘walls, chestnut trim, first floor artistically paneled. Paved street. Open’ Daily Until 8 P.M. (Cross 11th St. S.E. Bridge and East to 14th) | National Mortg. & Inv. Corp. 1004 Vi. Ave. Nat’l 5833 attic, electric refrigeration and two-car built-in garages, Price range from $15,750 and up. Two already sold. EXHIBIT HOME 2910 CORTLAND PLACE Open daily until 8 PM. Reached via Conn. Ave. to Cathodral Ave., west to 29th St., thew morth to Cortland Place. J\é.{ Saqfisjum’ 1418 Bye St. Nat'l 5903 & Owners—Builders S0000000000000006000066000000000000000600000000000000000000000 massive closets with electric lights, and many other attractive features. Convince yourself 14th & K mirror door, instantane- ous water heater—21 ‘built—only 1 left,~ by an inspection. Open and lighted until 9 o’clock CAFRITZ ing room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, open fire- place, covered side porch, built-in garage and every mod- ern appointment. Large lot, 60x117; beautiful shade; trees; completely landscaped. Inspec- ° tion will convince you, too, that this is a really remarkable valu®e at m:tmnm‘:- li.‘lh.hll{“l 8t., the short blocks to property. M. & R. B. Warre * Name given on reauest. Leland St., -just Soren "ty 3 Phone Wiscon- - sin 2875 | $12,250 |