Evening Star Newspaper, May 3, 1930, Page 21

REAL PR S oS ESTATE.” THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1930. REAL ESTATE! MOST NEW HOMES BUILTIN SUBLRBS Greatest Lag Shown This Year Is Reported in Larger Cities. The suburbs and smaller cities have borne the brunt of residential construc- tion so far this year, and the larger cities have shown the greatest lag, ac- cording to figures prepared for the an- | nual meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce at Washington next week by Thomas S. Holden, vice president of the F. W: Dodge Corpora- tion and a member of the executive committee of the National Building Survey Conference. A statement made public by Home Owners Institute, based on these figures, shows that while all residential con- struction east of the Rockies declined 43 per cent for the first quarter of 1030, as compared with the correspond- | ing period of 1629, nine out of ten representative large cities showed de- clines ranging from 57 per cent in | Detroit to 79 per cent in New Orleans Cleveland, with a decline of 35 per cent, was the sole exception in this group. These figures will be used at the | meeting of the chamber by Chairman Fenton B. Turck, jr., of the National Building Survey Conference, in connec- | tion with local studies of small mort- | gage financing conditions, to indicate | where prudent new residential con- | struction should be urged nationally | and by local business and civic organ- izations. In the modernization field, the United States Chamber of Commerce will be | told, the ratio of repair and alterations permits to the total for permits issued has materially increased in the first quarter, but on the basis of a smaller total volume. Normally permits for alterations and | repairs Tepresent between 10 and 11 per cent of total building permits. For the | first quarter of 1930 they represented 18 per cent. Were this ratio to be figured | on 1929 total construction volume, mod- ernization awards would come to well over a billion dollars, but as no such volume is anticipated, this figure may shrink_materially by the end of the | vear. However, with an extended Sum- mer and late Fall drive for moderniza- | tion, this item may swell considerably the national building bill for 1930. Home in Good Taste BY SARA HILAND., No woman need go without smart sofa pillows because she thinks she cannot sew, because the youngest ama- teur could fashion these simple ones. Just the sewing of seams and the ap- plication of decorative ribbons in mod- ern designs—nothing more is required of any one who would like to make new Spring pillows. 1 A lovely, soft shade of mauve satin s used for the pillow at the upper left, the seam being covered with a green cord, which is the only trimming. A pair of thes> on a green or gold sofa would be very attractive. | At the upper right is a boudoir pillow of peach and silver changeable taffeta with a French-seamed edge, the only decoration being shirred French ombre lavender ribbon put on in a very simple ‘ pattern. French blue could be used in | place of lavender, if preferred. At the lower ieft s a biack moire | piilow trimmed with gold and silver | Teversible ribbon, and at the lower right | is shown a pillow of light green satin with violet, rose and French blue ribbon put on in’ squares in graduated sz outlining the edg= of the pillow. | (Copyright, 1930). 4 | Colored Society Interested HOME PURCHASED IN SHEPHERD PARK SECTION | Residence at 1368 Iris street, which has been purchased by Michael J. Kilerlane, from L. E. This dwelling, of colonial design of modern treatment, contains six main rooms, two baths and a garage. Breuninger & Sons. | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO AID NEW MEMBERS Body Will Co-operate in Securing More Equitable Taxation for Property. Co-operation of the National Asso- ciation of Real Estate Boards i se- curing more equitable taxation tor eal property will be given the property owner members of the Real Estate Boards of Detrolt and Madison, Wis.; Trenton, N. J., and Asheville, N. C.. who have recently become members of the association's national propeity owners' division, through iaking out membership in their local real estate boards. The national association plans to put at the dispcsal of the members of its property owners’ division current information dealing with legislation of interest to holders of property and bui- letins concerning real estate tax mat- ters and home ownership. The first meeting of the association’s property owners’ division will take place at the twenty-third annual convention of the association, to be held in To- ronto, Ontario, July 9, 10 and 11 Realtor leaders will confer with prop- erty owner members in planning a program of activities in which the as- soclation can assist the property owner members of local real estate boards in securing reforms, both local and na- tional, in taxation of property, it is reported. CLUB BUILDING PLANNED in M Street Project. Plans for the construction of a large club building for a colored society on a site at the southwest corner of Seven- teenth and M streets are under consid- Up Where the Sun Shines BEAUTIFUL MICHIGAN PARK New sunshine homes in detach- ed and semi-detached styles. Visit these greater home values. They are open and lighted each eve- ning. Six large, sunshiny rooms, real open fireplace, oak floors up- stairs and_down, fully equipped kitchen, with inlaid linoleum, 1- piece sink and cabinet range, large pantry with Frigidaire, con- crete porches, brick garage. To inspect drive out Michigan ave, past Catholic University to 12th st. n.e., or out Rhode Island ave. to 12th st. me., then morth on 12th st. to Upshur st. to houses. Nat. 7713, 1103 Vt. Ave. seldom found, are C. H. SMALL & Home:— Colonial design. ored tile baths. Sh Delicately_paneled walls. practical fireplace. Frigidaire. 157 Semi-detac Rich, foot lot. Location:— Ong void of the enc an_ unobst lues, ation, where be scen. Just twenty proposed Fort Slocum Park. Environment : — An exclusive community, wh detached and semi-detached only, utmost care, 5819 7th | Tower Bldg., 14th & K Home—Location—Environment A combination always desired, but MARIETTA PARK Just One Left Private lavatory off master hed room. Elaborate Kitchen equipment Juilt-in or outside garage. of the prettiest scctions of here in beautiful CO., BUILDERS hed. Tapestry brick. Two col- Artistic and nlaid linoleum, natural woodwork Northwest, in line of ever- lless row houses. Commanding ructed view for many miles may minutes from downtown, adjacent to the Convenient to two car lines, stores, churches and new junior high school, ere all homes are new and pretty, where neighbors are selected with A truly beautiful and healthy place to live. Take 14th St. car, marked Takoma, get off at 7th St., walk north to houses—or drive out 7th St. to St. N.W. Breuninger & Phife i eration, it was announced today by Maddox Trenholm of this city. An option for the purchase of the tained by Mr. Trenholm from the Sam- | materiale and with shoddy reports. The property has a frontage of 72 | is feet on M street and 133 fest on Seven- | movement teenth street and contains 9,537 square | Architect feet. The property is in first commer- e cial area. Venice, Italy ported to be interested in the projec was not revealed BEAUTIFUL N.W. CORNER LARGE ROOMS—3 PORCHES GARAGE—FRIGIDAIRE 400 Emerson St. N.W An attractive tapestry brick corner home. with covered front porch and 2 covered screened rear porches, in a splendid new-home community in the Northwest, convenient to schools, stores, churches, bus and car lines. Reception hall with coat closet and mirror door, 6 large rooms, tile bath with builtin tub and shower, bright kitchen with Frigidaire, con. crete cellar with Jaundry trays and toilet; garage, paved street and alley. Artistic decoration and lighting fixtures, hardwood floors, hot-water heat, automatic hot-water heater, screens throughout; all modern conveniences. Will trade for small house not over $7,000. Only $11,950 . CAFRITZ Dist. 9080 War Against “Jerry Builders.” Collective action by reputable busi | ness men against the “jerry builders property for this purpose has been ob- | who erect small, cheap homes of poor workman- uel F. Adams estate, Mr. Trenholm | chip selling them to unsuspecting buy- Ts at prices far beyond their real value, developing rapidly into a Nation-wide according to the American shipped nearly a_quar: The name of the colored socicty re- | ter of a million dollars’ worth of laces nd embroideries to the United States | WHY NOT e ceut rtee to sour dltst See These Woodridge Home Values 3001 Otis Street N.E. $8.250 Electrolux Automatic Refrigeration A detached home on paved street and situated on-a high elevation where you can overlook the beautiful nearby hills of Maryland. Modern in every way, including six bright cheery roome, hardwood floors, nice bath, large yard, double porches and hot-water heat. Open Sunday 10 to 9 And Every Day 2 to 8 To reach: Rhode Island Avenue to one-halt sauare of District Line and see large OPEN sign on north sid> of Rhode Isiand Avenue. CORNER BUNGALOW 3925 21st Street N.E. $500 Cach $6.950 $50 Month A real comfortable home, located on one of the prettiest corner lots to be found in this increasingly popular section: Five nice sized usable rooms and a bath, two bed rooms, hardwood floors. Now vacant and in good condition. Just the home for the small family. Open Sunday—10:00 to Dark To reach: Rhode Island Avenue to 22nd Street, morth on 22nd te Ran- dolph, west one-half block and see OPEN sign. Harvey A. Jacob National Press Building District 5147 $750 Cash $60 Month NEW BRICK HOME CHEVY CHASE, D. C. FIRST TIME OFFERED 5449 33d St.'N. W. An OQutstanding $12’950 Value at High Elevation Many Beautiful Shade Trees Six large rooms carefully planned for wall space without sac- rificing light and air. Two baths. The kitchen and pantry are Mmodels containing special bullt-in factory made cabinets, etc. Fireplace, garage. slate roof and full attic are just a few of the many features. You Must See to Believe Open Daily and Sunday Inspect Without Obligation Reached via Commecticut Ave., turm right at McKinley and at 33d turn right one block to 5419, McKendrie & Ryan Ouwners & Builders Or Your Own Broker Nat. 5988 1427 Eye St. N, LOWERDWELLING COST 15 URGED Head of National Association Advocates New Methods | of Construction. | Development of new methods in_ the construction of private dwellings which will bring much lower costs to the home builder is urged by Leonard P. Reaume, president of the National As- sociation of Real Estate Boards. | | Decrying the fact that the construc- | tion of the houses of moderate price has not been advanced from the slow, | hand-labor process, he declared recently: “Building materials are still being made to fit the size of a man’s hand,” | . “They are transported to | | have the building site and assembled in the course of two or three months by the most_expensive methods of hand labor the world has ever seen. If the local garage man were to buy the parts of an automobile and attempt to assemble them in his own garage and thus supply his customers, we should have a process which compares with the home-buflding methods of today. “There is no good reason why, if the problem is studied, we cannot_develop a new technique in home More and more portions of buildings can be fabricated in factories so that a finished dwelling could be assembled in a few days, instead of a few months. “There are those who object to such an idea on the ground that we should monotonous and standardized hous but we have those now to a great extent. The automobile industry probably makes more extensive use of mass production methods than any other commodity, yet it is possible for the buyer to choose between some six or seven hundred models made by ap- proximately 50 different companies. There is a wide range of choice here and the same could be true of fabri- cated dwellings. Moreover, fabricated inexpensive homes need not foreclose | the possibility of individually designe homes for those who can afford them.” HIS Open Sunday 10 to 6:30 $32,500 1433 K St. N.W. 1615 BUCHANAN ST.'N.W. magnificent tapestry brick center-hall plan home is situated on a lot 60x102 feet .« four bed rooms, 2 baths . . . contains ments and equipment , . . recon- ditioned throughout, W H. Saunders Co., Inc. all modern improve- Districe 1017 $5,500; terms. FOR RENT Store, Fixtures and Modern 5-Room House, Bath, All Improvements. $35 Per Month CARMODY HILLS BEAUTIFUL HOMES AND HOME SITES R 1 This new home to be sacrificed—6 rooms, bath, all improvements, beautiful shade trees, large lot. Price, Tapestry Brick Bungalow, containing 5 rms., bath, open fireplace; imp.; 4 lots; ex- cellent condition; unusual value, Price, $3,500; terms. Addison, Chapel Nat. 5371 Cap. Hts, 288-] Open for Inspection. Drive ont Benning Road to Central Ave.. to Road to Carmody 0. B. ZANTZINGER CO. Road. 945 K St. NW. of praise for. t}lroug}mut with copper. The on]y new house 704 Chandler Bldg.. Nat'l Construct Here is a house that is built just as you would A house that the most critical have only words All brick construction, slate roof, screened stripped. all outside opcnings sealed with cement, copper gutterings and down spouts. piece of workmanship and efficiency, containing 8 rooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage. Open Every Day and Night Until 9 P.M. A. G. Hughes ;-»!» ¥ h 2 Chamberlain weather A master- in Mass. Ave. Heights. 1427 Eye St. N.W. 8744 T T e A i I T building. REAL HOME YOURE LOOKING FOR— See This Modern All-Brick TODAY! 6 Rooms and Bath PLUS Sleeping Porch Glassed in Breakfast Porch Built-in Garage $7,450 8500 Down and Terms Like Rent 2829 Tth St. N.E. BROOKLAND OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Youw'll be delighted with this most attractive & bi h beautifully decorated R Plenty of closet space, inlaid linoleum on . electric floor plugs. hot-water heat. new awnings just installed by Woodward & Lothrop. Large landscaped lot on paved street and alley. Two bus lines pass door. TEPAY: to 4th st \E.. turn_morth on 4th to Franklin St. then east 4 1o ith and the propertv. Or take bus at 10th and E_Sts. N.W. marked Hyattstille or Laurel, and get off ‘at 7th’ and Framklin Sts. N.E.. tn {ront of property. Or take street car marked Brookiand at 15th and G Sts N.W.. get off at 7th and Monroe Sts. N.E., and walk south on 7tn to Frankiin. Drive out Rhode Island Ave. M. and R. B. Warren (See Mr. Morgan) 3950 Connecticut Ave. . * Cleveland 7330 & OVER 50 SOLD! WHY ? Come Out and You Will See Absolutely the most attractive home buys ever offered in this section for the price. 1707 C St. N. E. Seven large rooms, tiled bath with shower, natural chestnut trim, pan- eled wall paper of artistic pattern, un- usual electric fixtures, radio outlets, the size and beauty of the kitchen, the arrangement of equipment, including Frigidaire, will please yqu. Large front and breakfast porches, built-in garage, spacious sodded lawns. A Restricted neighborhood, and C St. is the entrance to Anacostia Park Open Until 9 P. M. Robert W. Savage 717 Union Trust Bldg. Nat. 6799 OR ANY BROKER 1319 KALMIA ROAD Another one of the beautiful Northgate homes has just been completed and is ready for your inspection. The charming interior uecorflting marks a new “'Ul’d in mcdern home finishing, and we believe there has never been a better value offered in this popular location. Four Bed Rooms and Two Baths Double Garage OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY UNTIL 9 P.M. To Reach: Drive out 16th Street to Kalmia Road and turn right to house A LeSansbury 1418 Eye St. N.W. Natl 5904