Evening Star Newspaper, July 27, 1935, Page 16

REAL ESTATE. SLVER STAR HONE OPENSTOMORRON Attractive Home of French Provincial Architecture in Brookdale Development. (Continued From First Page) | ers, flashings and radiators are of | copper. It has hot-water heat, gas; boiler and concealed radiators. A feature possessed by the new Silver Star home that is seldom found in a small residence is the aluminum foil insulation in all the exterior walls. The roof is insulated with four inches of rock wool. There is a broad terrace imme- diately in front of the house and entrance is made into a small but Floor Plans of Silver Star Home atiractive hallway equipped with a coat closet. To the left is the spa-| cious living room 18 feet 6 inches by 12 feet 6 inches in size. This room | has a deep fireplace on the south | side, two windows to the front and | another overlooking the west or rear | yard. | Contains Attractive Den. | To the right of the entrance hall | is the dining room, 12 feet by 10 in | size, and to the rear is an attractive | den 10 by 8 feet, with a lavatory | opening off from it. The knchen.‘ well equipped with cabinets, work | space, etc., adjoins the dining room | on the northwest corner of the house. The garage is attached to the north- east side. The second floor contains two sizable bed rooms, with the master bed room to the right of the upstairs hallway. This room has two large closets and windows on three sides. The bath room is conveniently ar- ranged in relation to both bed rooms, | to the rear of the hall. The second | bed room likewise has windows on three sides. It is approximately 13| feet square, while the master bed | room has about a foot more in width | and about two feet additional in length. i Cooper Lightbown, under whose su- pervision the new Star home was designed and constructed, has long been in the first rank of Capital home builders. A native of Washington, Mr. Lightbown for & number of years | engaged in business in Florida and ‘was at one time mayor of Palm Beach, | where he built a number of million- dollar homes. He has the reputation locally of placing the “last word” in construction into the buiding of his homes. The house will be open to the public daily from 10 a.m. until § pm. 200,000 SEE HOUSE Dwelling on Steel Pier at Atlan- tie City Draws Crowds. ‘ More than 200,000 persons have vis- ited the “Little House” on the Steel Pier at Atlantic City since the dwell- ing was opened to the public on Bet- ter Housing day, June 15. Count of the names on the register shows 32.- 000 persons entered the full-sized dwelling last week. On the basis of | Above are the plans of the first and second floors of the new Silver Star home at 4807 River road, THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, Montgomery County, Md., which will be opened tomorrow. F .H.A.SaysN 6 Fixers Needed For Refinancing Mortgages) Stewart McDonald, acting Federal | service it offers to the public in this housing administrator, today called attention to the fact that no inter- mediaries, go-betweens, or fixers, are necessary between commercial banks, building and loan associations and other financial institutions or the | Federal Housing Administration, and the individual seeking to refinance & | mortgage now on his home or to ob- tain an insured mortgage on a new home. Last March, the public was informed of a change in procedure whereby prospective borrowers might apply di- rectly to the administration through any of its insuring offices for ap- praisal of property, approval of credit responsibility and determination of the mortgage for insurance. McDonald said: “The Housing Administration is the attendance for the last month, it ,proud of its record of efficiency in the was estimated yesterday by an officer | of the F. H. A. in New Jersey and the | Atlantic City Better Housing Com- | mittee that more than 1,000,000 per- | sons will enter the house, built over | the Atlantic, before the close of the ! Summer season. The house is of one floor. Each room is full sized, and it has a garage. F. B. Koelle of Philadelphia was the architect. | —_— = | Trigger Saves Pumping. Hand pumping is eliminated in a new trigger-operated insecticide gun It attaches to the garden hose, uses any water-soluble insecticide, ejects A penetrating, wide-angle spray. | Metal Timber Joint. ' Widened use of timber framing is | seen through the development of ring- | type metal join connectors, said to | give stronger joints, to be lighter, | cheaper than ordinary fastenings. Enamel Resists Sweat. A new one-coat enamel, said to be highly resistant to perspiration, is of- fered for use on steel office equipment, telephone, etc. CHEVY respect. The procedure is very simple and consumes little time. In some com- munities service agencies are being set up, purporting to aid the public in ob- taining insured mortgages. Any in- dividual desiring to use such agencies, | is, of course, at perfect liberty to do | so. But it should be borne in mind that more often than not s fee is being asked for a service which the | Federal Housing Administration and | mortgagees approved by the adminis- | tration perform as a regular function and which they are certainly more | qualified to offer as a service to the prospective borrower “Such agencies are not to be con- | fused with approved mortgagees. Often they give themselves names which are apt to be misleading to the general public—when as a matter | of fact one of the sections of the ut‘ | CHASE Detached Homes, $5,950 to $9,500 Sample House Open at 3246 QUESADA STREET An exceptional opportunity to buy a practically ne ¢ and per- fectly reconditioned home in excellent section of Chevy Chase at a very modest price. Brick construction, fully detached, six big, bright rooms; built-in bath equipment, extra.lavatory to large bed room, fire- place, nice big lot, pretty shrubbery and a garage. Drive out to see this home and let us give you complete infor- mation on others nearby ranging from a pretty five-room bungalow at $5,950 to a big center-entrance Colonial home for $8,950. Sample House Open to Inspect 3246 QUESADA STREET Just Four Squares East From Chevy Chase Circle. Tower Bldg. RM HOOKER MELt. 2663 West of 16th Street—Sale or Rent * declares the use of such terms to be wholly illegal and subject to fine.” ¢ BRI New Freezing Unit. Freezing unit of a new refrigerator | for rural homes consists of two metal | balls joined by a metal tube. Heating | the “hot” ball forces the refrigerant into the “cold” ball; the latter cools the cabinet as the refrigerant vapor- izes and returns to the “hot” ball | JUST EAST OF CONN. AVE. Once in a great while a new idea is born, a thing of rare beauty de- veloped by a dreamer or something entirely original is expressed by the hand of an artist. 3619 Ingomar PL N.W. is a new idea in the field of architecture, a crea- tion of rare beauty, with originality expressed in every line and corner, with bed room on first floor, air conditioned, heat by oil, furnished recneation room. W. C. KREMKAU GE. 3812 CL. 9652 D. C., SBATURDAY, GARDENS FEATURE NEWHONEDESGS Architectural Contest Also Stresses Basement Attention. Architects of America are devoting more attention “to use of ‘outdoor space and the basement, it was indi- cated by entries in the 1935 Pencil Points-Iron Fireman architectural competition, whose winners are an- nounced today. Nearly every entrant arranged his house on the plot in such fashion as to permit & large terrace. lawn and garden in the rear. All contestants designed basements with large play and recreation rooms. The jury of nationally prominent architects awarded two mentions and $50 prises to three Warhington en- trants—Ferdinand Eisemsn and Rees Weston, joint contestants, and Ides Van Der Gracht—all empioyed by the ‘Treasury Department. First prize of $1,000 was won by Amedeo Leone of Detroit. Neighberly Home. The jury of award was headed by Dwight James Baum of New York and included Edward W. Donn, jr., Wash- ington. Pencil Points, an architectural magazine, stated the problem of the competition as follows: “The design of a house for gra- cious and, so far as may be, effortless lving, in which an American business man, his wife, 3-year-old daughter, two sons aged 7 and 12, can, with the aid of a general hiouseworker who lives in, enjoy the comforts of a welll planned and intelligently mechanized | home—a home which wil be an asset | to the community in .nat it is ‘neigh- borly’ in all that the term implies.” The imaginary client aecides to take advantage of F. H. A. mortgage-lend- ing facilities. Georgian Type. The jury found Van Der Gracht's design to be a “good adaptation of | the Georgian town house. handled in | | a manner expressing a great deal of | character.” Van Der Gracht provided for addi- | tions of future rooms on a third floor. The original design is for a two-story house. Living and dining rooms face the JULY 2 rear lawn and terraces. Sleeping quar- ters are on the second floor, which also has & sun terrace. Eiseman and Weston made their basement recreation room open di- rectly onto the garden by excavating a court. ARLINGTON BUILDING INCREASE SHOWN 314 Permits for Total of $2,327,- 198 Issued in First Five Months of Year. A picture of the decided increase in building activity in Arlington County, Va., is shown in the analysis by C. W. Clever, secretary of the Alexandria- | Arlington-Fairfax Real Estate Board. The secretary reports that in 1933 | the total number of building permits issued was 336, of which 165 were for single family dwellings and the total amount was $679,246. In 1934 | there were 362 permits issued, of which 225 were for single family dwellings, and this amount was $1,.- 150,090. For the first fiye months of 1935, ending May 31, 314 permits were issued. Of this amount nine were for apartments totaling $941,500, and 289 permits, totaling $1,240,450, were for | aingle dwellings. The grand total of | all permits for the first five months | was $2,327,196. During the month of April alone the permits issued represented an invest- ment of $1,219,185, or an amount greater than that represented by the | total for all of 1934. Clever also stated that there is a consistent demand for the new homes | being built and that realtors and builders are reporting prompt and satisfactory sales for their new home offerings. | 1 i NEW YORK REVIVAL SEEN! Realty Dealing on Upgrade in| Metropolitan Area. | { Evidences of a genuine revival in | realty dealing throughout the New | York metropolitan area, which be- | came apparent early in the Spring, | are continuing to be seen in many of | the choice home centers. In New Jer- sey, activity in Bergen County is be- ing well maintained and building progress in Flushing and other resi- | dential localities of Queens, in Long | Island, gives no indication of diminsh- ing. | 486 Ch Chase Boulevard Containing 8 very large rooms and ed rooms are on the second floor with a lovely bath A _lovely Ca den. "Two large Cod all-briek home Modern in every rerpect. with G. E_refrigeration and electric range. Slate roof. insylated cellings and side walls. beautifully planted One-car detached garage. Lot 50x120, Truly a Wonderful Value—$7,950—Terms THIS IS AN ELECTRIC HEALTH KITCHEN HOME Open Saturday and Sunday and each Afternoon and Evening. Also Inspect 4917 Chevy Chase Boulevard PHILLIPS & National 4600 CANBY, Inc. Investment Bldg. REAL ESTATE. MORTGAGECLINCS LLUSTRATE PLAN Practice Educates Parties in Insurance Under Housing Act. Through the recently adopted prac- tice of conducting mortgage clinics, bankers and property owners in va- rious citles are shown exactly how the mutual mortgage insurance plan operates by using actual illustrative cases. A total volume of $3,234,033 of mortgage insurance has resulted. This figyre was compiled from re- ports made by 101 of the 195 clinics that have been held to date, accord- ing to the Federai Housing Admin- | istration. The insured mortgage clinic, it was explained by the Federal Hous- ing Administration, was introduced gage plan provided by the national housing act. The method involves periodic visits, arranged and an- nounced in advance, to cities where the potential volume of insured mortgages is greatest. Mortgage clinies are not to be confused with meetings of bankers, the Housing Ad- ministration emphasized. Through the clinic method of education bank- ers, the general public and the Hous- ing Administraion are brought to- gether on a business basis. ‘The mortgage clinic practice was instituted in May and to date 36 States heve been acquainted with the working principle of the mutual mortgege insurance plan. Besides producing an appreciable volume of insured mortgage busi- ness, the clinic focuses public atten- tion on the national housing act, makes possible a better understanding between borrowers and lenders, and minimizes the number of applica- tions that eventually would be ruled ineligible for insurance. —— Ice Cools Air Unit. Ice serves as a refrigerant in a new Summer air-conditioning unit of port- able or stationary type. Alr is cleaned, 88 & method of educating all in- | cooled by an ice-spray mist, dehumid- terested parties in the insured mort- ! ified, then circulated by electric fan. Don’t Wait Until the Vacation-End Rush End Your Home-seeking Problem NOW *4,500 to *9,250! Northwest Section 1211 Shepherd St. N.W. A most conveniently loeated A- room brick home at a real invest- ment price. Near Roesevelt High 0ol Very attractive terms. y . Open Sunday, 10 A. M. te 7 P.M. 6612 7th St. N.W. A short walk from Walter Reed Hospital. just below Whittier 8t ear Piney Branch Road. Detached, rooms. enclosed sleeping porch. tiled bath. oak flors. Price re- duced for quick sale. A real oppor- $6,950! $500 Cash; $50 Monthly 3729 Jocelyn St. NW. Most_destrably situated. 15 bloeck east of Conneeticut Avenue, this substantial home may be purchased rice and on terms seldom le l“ comparable locations— cash “and $65 monthly. If not sold before Aus. 1 will ‘be rented for $85 monthly. uick action necessary. Open Sunday, 10 AM. to 7 P.M. Northeast Section 2020 Summit Place, N.E. Thi desirable location trom the R. I 3 blocks from the North Capitol St cars and 214 blocks from McKinley High School large reception rear porch. Th on the street leve entrance, provides an ideal sit- uation for building In a physicjan’s office. * Hardwood quet_ floo downstairs Alr He; screener ment. hall e Weather-stripped $6.950. Small cash pay- alance— $53 Monthly Inspection by Appointment Monthly Payments Less Than Rent Takoma Park Sherman Avenue e g by appeintment only. $4,500! $500 Cash; Balance in One Trust, $40 Monthly bunealow Inspection 220 Allegheny Ave. An unfinighed. but livable house that ean be purchased on very low terms and completed by the pur- chaser now or at some future time. Inspection by appointment only. Small Cash Payment Balance $35 Monthly 713 Erie Ave. This attractive and well planned stucco-over-hollow-tile bungalow ‘s conveniently _located, Washington Sanftarium from Flower Avenue, bus chain store ‘There is & ished. income-produeing o apartment with shower in U ment. reached by s aepari nee T deta e, New Frigidaire, e Bt ewsi nee. fully insulated and "wit oven 'hest control. Many ether oleasing featu A sound tnvest- ment a5 well as an attractive home Owner leaving Washington soon and will consider any reasonable offer. $5,950! bargains Tell us about your requirements. We will de the rest. in wvarious Other sections. NEW HOMES It will be worth your while to drive out Sunday and see the w Homes we are offering in the 1000 block of Flower oma Park, priced at $7,350. Other new Homes ty, priced from $6,950 to $9,250, will be com- ‘MOS REALTY COMPANY Tower Bldg.—Metropolitan 1776—Evenings, Shepherd 1341-R It is a distinction to live in the Miller-built Commumties. —where nature’s virgin beauty is combined with architectural art into homes that represent not only surety of sustained investment value, but the attainment of livable comfort, convenience and luxury. Westerleigh The new Miller-built community atop the hills Spring The Garden of Beautiful Homes Exhibit Home 4974 Quebec Street Valley Wesley BHeights The Garden Spot of Washington 4343 Cathedral Ave. A beautiful home, on a com- manding corner, enshrined in a profusion of ornamental scaping. land- from town. that tower far above the city. Only 10 minutes Exhibit Home 49th and Fordham Road On the Corner In BUYING a home in Westerleigh you are saved the all too numerous and unnecessary pe- nalizing costs for quaep—which are saved in the permanent qua 1t{fmd character of struc- tural materials, plus Miller standard construc- tion. Stran Steel joists and studding, conerete subfloors, copper where the elements play havoc—are some of the unusual features in Westerleigh Homes. With the result that LIVING in a home in Wester- leigh you enjoy supreme eomfort in Summer and Winter, due to full and complete insulation—which makes care- free gas heat efficient and economical. Open Daily and Sundey Drive out Mass. Ave—turn left on Fordham road. of Colopial influence and typical of its en- vironment, intriguing in the beauty of its natu- ral and planned landscaping. Practically planned, appealingly appointed, decorated in consistent good taste. A home that will com- mend itself to your complete ap- proval—and offered at Individually Built Detached Stone—Beautiful Lot, Over 12,000 Sq. Ft.—Bordering on Rock Creek Park 1629 Van Buren St. N.W. Exclusiveness, refinement, and convenience of location combine to make this neighborhood one of the most admired and sought after, There are only three streets in this highly restricted section bordered by Rock Creek Park and 16th St. Besides bordering on the park, the grounds are beau- tifully landscaped with towering trees, shrubbery and flowers. An imposing center-hall planned detached stone residence of Norman architectural design, it has on the First Floor: Huge studio living room 21x33 with beamed ceiling and gallery. a 5-ft. stone fireplace, dining room, library, kitchen, butler’s pantry, bed room and bath. Second floor has four delightful master bed rooms, two hand- somely tiled baths and sleeping porch. Third floor: 2 bed rooms, bath, storage room, attic with space for additional rosms and attachments for bath. The whole of the interior is handsomely trimmed l:‘xt]tflt‘ expensive hardwood. Has hot-water heat (new oil burner), screens. Weather strips and 2-car -in garage. Priced Less Than Former First Trust Inspection by Appointment Only L. T. GRAVATTE 729 15th St. N.W. Realtor National 0753 Phone Evenings or Sunday, Georgia 2900 7 Eleven rooms, with 5 master bed rooms and 3 baths on the second floor. Effectively decorated and with every modern feature of domestic equipment. Price and Terms Unusually Interesting Open All Day Sunday A house that presents a convincing example of Miller masterful designing and construction. Open Daily and Sunday Drive out Mass. Ave. to Fordham Road, turn left to Quebec Street. Your critical inspection is invited. TILLER FHstrict 4404