Evening Star Newspaper, October 25, 1930, Page 19

REAL REALTORS FACE . NEW PROBLENS ecretaries to Study Read- justed Needs at Chicago Conference. lanting and fitting new real estate rd activities to the readjusted needs { the present time, when all, business undergoing change and when new ices and new methods must arise to eet the new needs, will be the key- of & three-day conference of real tate bolrd secretaries, called by the Secrctaries Division of the Na- onll Association of Real Estate rds. The conference will meet in hicago at the Union League Club No- ber 20, 21 and 22. £ The conference will be informal, cen- on definite new major move- mtl in real estate, with each discus- led by executives of real estate in several cities that have had ally successful experience in meet- 1 g:uent-uy needs. Following talks Ietden there will bs round-table ssions, 85 that a complete picture result of the ways in which real te boards in 615 cities of the ited States are taking action to meet e present business situation. 3 ‘New Methods Necessitated. “There is evident a very decided shift in emphasis on certain features of real @state board work,” Herbert U. Nelson, executive secretary-of the National As- sociation of Real Estate Boards, said in Ietters to local real estate boards urging attendance of board secretaries at e conference. “New conditions are a) g new methods and new ac- tivities. It is more important than ever, therefore, that secretaries r and discuss their practical p Charles E. Lee, executive secretary of Boston Real Estate Exchange, and chairman of the Realtor Secretaries Division, will preside at the conference t to- rob- nt critical need of experienced ent in the management of prop- will be one of the matters to come the conference of realtor sec- re . _'The attention of property will be called to the fact that the \earning power of an office build- . hc or an apartment house depends on the way in which leaks are prevented all along the llne in drawing tenants the in holding them through ve and economical service, in minimizing - operating costs and re- manent costs, through acquaintance mogern methods and judgment in the value of one method or against another. A Yo Discuss Appraisals, *“The needt for demfi:l‘eg. unbh.m.tl ¥aluations of property, u e ) business _ conditions, brings umvny the Appraisal comnlb— the local real estate board. In inel. om«_muwminm-tw l:‘lfllfilu'm ESTATE. THE EV l EARLY AMERIC HOME BOUGHT ' This new home of early American architecture, located at 4452 Faraday | place, in Chevy Chase, was sold this week to Mrs. Ethel R. Berswanger through |} Boss & Phelps, builders. The exterior is of semi-brick and cypress weather- boarding in white, with slate roof. Oak floors throughout and built-in are other features of the dwelling. —-Sllr Staff Photo. GENERAL LEASES HOME Brainard Takes Georgetown Resi- dence for Period of Two Years. Brig..Gen. and Mrs. David L. Brainard, formerly of Stoneleigh Court, week leased for a period of two years the home of Comdr. C. N. Hinkamp, at 1232 Thirty-third street, Georgetown. A commodious dwelling and situated in an attractive garden plot, the house 1s one of the oldest in Georgetown, hav- this | ing been erected prior to 1802, during ||fl| whlch year additions were made. Gen. Brainard is a retired U. 8. Army || officer. ‘The lease was negotiated through the I agency of Boss & Phelps. 4 Rooms, Kitchen and Bath, $57.50 Cambria-Majestic 1324 Euclid Street N.W. Both Open for Your Inspection Tpday and Sunday 5124 9th St. N.W.—Facing Park Owner has purchased larger home and this house is priced for " immediate sale. improvement, splendid garage , screens, etc. It has been redecorated throughout, better than new If you are looking for fh;umy.hupmummm Sunday. Vacant—ready to move 1409 Buchanan St. N.W.—$8,950 mmhndtymdmhdmthummmnbhmum- A home, s real investment. Seven extra large spect today or Sunday. METZLER—Realtor 1106 Vi. Ave. DEcatur 5800 Sunday and Night, ADams 0620 NG STAR, WASHI U. S. BUYS §111,626 PROPERTY I¥ D. C. Georgia Avenue Acquisitions to Be for Colored Center and Recreation Park. ‘The Government this month acquired properties in squares 2880 and 2882, lo- cated in the 2500 block of Georgia avenue and in the 2300 block of !l[hth street, l(xrelsunl a total expenditure of $111,626. This is & step in the Gov- ernment’s plan to acquire an area of property adjacent to and in the vicinity of Howard University for the purpose of developing & colored community cen- ter and recreation park, according to Charles W. Eliot, 2d, city plagner of the Natlonal Capital Park and Plan- nlr%lCommmlon. e properties located at 2512 and 2518 to 2526 Georgia avenue were pur- chased from Willlam F. White for $42/889.50, according to records in the offite of the recorder of deeds. The property at 2516 Georgia avenue was acquired from Mary J. White for $5,236.50. For a total figure of $63,500 the Gov- ernment purchased from Edward W. Donn, jr.; Mabel Donn Stevens, Minona 3TON, D. C., SATURDAY, FIFTH STAR MODEL HOME TO BE ON DISPLAY TOMORROW (Continued From Pirst Page.) driveway passes, making it poallble to enter the main hall of the house fi the garage, is an interesting Iu\‘.uu of the architect’s plan. Carrying out the traditions of the ‘Tudor Gothic, the fireplace in the liv- ing room has been made sufficiently large to enable a person to stand up- right in its form. This room is fin- ished in the character of the period, with a beamed ceiling constructed of oak timbers, rough hewn, closely re- sembling the framing of the house. An_ interesting feature of the house is a recreation room in the basement, reached by a doorway at the side of the living room- fireplace. A winding stairway leads to this room, carries out the idea of an old English inn, with a huge fireplace of rugged type and a floor of terrazzo.’ The first floor plan includes, in ad- dition to the living and dining rooms, a small room planned for use of the family as a breakfast room. ’nure is Donn Smoot and Elizabeth Donn Brylnt OCTOBER 25, which | — the properties located at 2330 to zsul Eighth street, the records show. 1930. also & serving pantry located between this room and the kitchen, providing a storage place for linens and dishes and facilities for the and care of silverware and dishes. e kitchen Las been planned with particular care. The gas range is placed in an alcove provided with a ventilator for carry- ing off cooking odors. A service stair- way, leading to the uoond Ind third floors and to the acces- sible from the kitchen. Tl’le Dlln of the first floor also includes & powder room and lavatory. Landing Library Approach. Between the first and second floors, & landing is provided from which one approaches ihe library, built over the garage and detached from the main portion of the house. Flagstone floor- ing, lmrle bookshelves, open fireplace and vaulted ceilings are features of this room. The master's bedroom on the second floor also has a vaulted beamed ceiling and open fireplace, with bath adjoining. —— e Just Think oj-lt— The Star delivered to door every evening and sundly morning at Héc per day and 5¢ Sunday. you afford to be without f.hlA service at this cost? Telephone National 5000 and de- livery will start at once. Individually built at a cost several thousand dol OPEN .ALL ‘DAY SUNDAY Chevy Chase Properties 5520 Connecticut Ave. 6806 Meadow Lane, Chevy Chase, Md. This beautiful stone residence, in a setting of magnificent shade trees, pre- sents one of the most attractive pictures you will ever see. s more than it is now offered for, this property represents a most unusual value. for the unusual and artistic features to be Yound only in custom built homes, your inspectign of this property will be keenly enjoyed. Thoretave spven totuiud- twobiihs (ois Bed vooiiiaibbathiva Gost Booe s sleeping porch: attached garage. Edw. H. Jones & Co., Inc. If you are looking Cleveland 2300 ‘uf £ “Mesley Heights “THE GARDEN SPOT OF WASHINGTON 44th and Gorfield N: W. eslen I6¢iahts STAR MODEL HOME.. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS A DEMONSTRATION £ OF THE HIGHER ART IN HOME BUILDING AND’ INTERIOR DECORATING DESIGNEsDyAND B’UILT W.EmMAILIiller ens b g INTERIOR DECORATION Studio of mtmzrs @:o. ==t AV AILABLE FOR INSPECTION DAILY 10:30 A.M. to 9PM PRS2 e B ’@?. nd AN alhllzr DECATUR OGIO BI.IILDERS 1119 - SEVENTEENTH ST. AT s ity REAL ESTATE. suite of bedroom and bath, are provided on this floor, while on the third floor are two maid’s rooms and bath. Provi- sion for the chauffeur is made in the basement, where bedroom and bath have been placed. !nmuonwmlmbedwmd three baths on the second floor, a utility room, which wolnl the large bath opening off the hall, has been pro- vided. This room has linoleum floor- ihg, and beneath the windows is a counter covered with black glass. On one side is & small storage closet for boxes of various sizes and a roll of wrapping paper. Beneath t.he counter are drawers to hold shears, glue, cord, ribbons, rubber bands, etc. room Center-hall plan, breekf: front porch. Attic, rage. inspect this home Sunday. 211 Investment Bld;{. reens, weatherstrip: If you want a corner home in thi¥ B—3 also includes a colored sink and irone ing board provided for the washing of hose and silk undergarments. This eliminates the necessity for washing such articles in the bathrooms. Washingtoninns are enmhny invited 3 De one of unusual Interést, dbplayieg one of unusual l home that i essentially commodious in proportions, dignified in character and embodying new departures in serv- ice and entertainment features. —_— 638,000,000 Electric l’.lmpl Sold. The total number of all types of elec- tric lamps sold in the United States in 1929 was in excess of 3901 Illmms Ave. N. W. (At 4th and Randolph Sts.) This Attractive Corner Home Will Be Open All Day Sunday—And Is Certainly Priced to Sell. Overlooks beautiful Soldiers’ Gabriel’s and other churches and schools. All brick, reconditioned throughout Home Park—3 blocks from St. Convenient to_stores, section that is reasonable %."}".’:'5"'3 il National 2040 5351 Nevada Ave. Biggest Value $12, of the Day at 500 In Chevy Chase, D. C. Detached, New, Earl, American ‘'Home—Half Brick— Slate Roof—Electric Refrigeration—Open Fireplace—Beauti- ful Bath ith Shower—Spacious Front and Rear Porches— Large Rooms, All Oak Floors—Garage to Match—Unusually Large, Well Landscaped Lot. Open Daily and Sunday 9 AM. to 9 PM. M17 K ST. BOecs ELFS NATIONAL DRIVE QUT CONN. AVE TO NEERASK, Tt 5 NADA" Ve AND LEFT 10" HOUSE