Evening Star Newspaper, October 9, 1937, Page 29

REAL ESTATE. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1937. REAL ESTATE C-S§ FARFAX PERWIT 158 ADINMONTH Second Highest Total for Single Period During Last Two Years. Epseial Dispatch to The Star. FAIRFAX, Va, October 9.—Build- ing permits in the aggregate of $158,- 400 were issued in Fairfax County during the past month, according to report by County Commissioner of the Revenue James U. Kincheloe. This marks the second highest total for a single month in the last two years. Of the permits issued in September 4149700 covered new construction work and $8,700 improvements to bufldings. Altogether 48 permits were fssued, with one for a $10.000 dwelling and one for a $15000 house. The majority of others ranged from $3,000 to $5,000. For the first nine months of 1937 | the volume of permits has increased | by $460.304 over the same period in 1936, This year permits total §1,037,- 375, while for 1936 the total was $577,071. Real estate transfers slumped some- what during the month, the report of County Clerk John M. Whalen shows. There were 320 recordations during the month, bringing the total for the | first nine months of the year to 3.261. This represents a jump ot 279 over the similar period last year, how- ever, when the total was 2,982 Conveyances recorded during past week included the following: A house and lot in the town of | Fairfax was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Omar G. Richtmyer by Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Mohr and in the town of Herndon Mr. and Mrs. James E. Ma- honey sold & lot in D. Van Vleck's Addition to Bertha Mae Thompson. 8ix lots belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Holden S. Harrison and Mr. and Mrs, George Ray Harrison, also in Herndon, | were sold to R. S. Crippen. Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Harper pur- | chased a lot in Greenway Downs from Mariana Le Fevre and M. R. Trout the and two lots in New Alexandria were sold to Earl H. Cruise by the Mount Vernon Boulevard Development Co. Mis. Bertie S. Modena sold three lots in Franklin Park to Joseph A. Shoe- maker. | Two conveyances were also recorded from the town of Vienna. Mr. and | Mrs. Harry L. Kinnear sold a house and two lots to Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hardy and a house and seven lots in Wilmar place was sold to Samuel | W. Berry by State Senator and Mrs. John W. Rust. Mr. and Mrs. Frederic A. Brault | purchased a house and lot in Dunn Loring Subdivision from #Ir. and Mrs, Ara J. Petty and in the same sub- division Mary Eula Hawkins bought 8 lot from Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bar- bour and others. Four acres in Lee district on the | road from the Braddock road to Ilda | was conveved to John H. Dove, sr., by Mr. and Mrs. John H. Dove, jr. In Leewood Mr. and Mrs. Vernon M Lynch sold a lot to Mr. and Mrs, Ernest F. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. | James C. Prince bought a lot in Mount Vernon Hills from Mr. and Mrs. Fred | E. Kroker. { A house and four acres in Mount Vernon district was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Digel by Mr. and Mrs. | E. P. Monroe. Approximately half an | acre and house at Bull Run, in Centre- | ville district, was sold to Arthur I Colbert by I. J. Breeden. Mrs. Cecelia | Ezrine purchased a lot in Groveton | Heights from Mr. and Mrs, W. F. P. OWNER HAS LEFT A view of the attractive livi ng room of 408 Clark play home was erected by Garden Homes, Inc., developers of the section. Interior of New- Northwood Park Home v A ps private stocks were to be stored con- veniently. vices have been so complicated and bulky that they have more or less defeated their been converted into radio cabinets, sewing machines and other remote uses. looked like the ideal contrivance for the person who likes to see things ship-shape, with a place for every- thing and everything in its place. cabinet about table high, door equipped with a sturdy lock with which to repel boarders, and an in- side compartment arrangement which was rather unique. comb section with space for 23 bottles. Below on the bottom level there was located a circular rotating board on MORTGAGES OF F.H.A. TOTAL $353,603,616 Insured Volume of First Nine Months of Year Shows In- crease Over 1936: The volume of mortgage insurance business transacted by the Federal Housing Administration dwring the first nine months of this year showed & substartial increase over the com- parable period of 1936, despite a de- cline during the third quarter, Federal Housing Administration officials said here today. Mortgages accepted for insurance during the nine months of 1937 amounted to $353,603.616, as con o P N el B I Unfortunately, many of these de. purpose, and have We saw one the other day which It consisted of a compact litt) a fro Up in the back part stood a honey- pared to” $310,765,224, an increase ofd 14 per cenj. The 1937 third-quarter volume of mortgages accepted for in- surance amounted to $109,872,300. For the same period a year ago the total was $130,181,824. The late Summer months, however, developed a slowing up in residential construction, as evi- denced by the Bureau of Labor Sta- tistics’ figures for July and August, which showed a 31 per cent decrease, The volume of mortgages selected for appraisal during the third quarter | of this year, officials said, amounted to $141,210444. This figure i3 iike- wise under the volume of morigages | selected for appraisal during the third quarter of 1936, when the total reached $162,480,914. The volume of mort- Rages accepted for insurance during September amounted to $35,528,150. At the present rate of business, Fed eral Housing Administration officials said, the volume of mortgages accepied for insurance since the beginning of the P. H. A. program probably wiil reach the billion-dollar mark some- time in early November. As of Sepe tember 30, the total was $062,647,633, officials said. Remedy for 0il Film. When some grades of oil polish ara used on a lacquer surface it may cause a bluish-gray film that stubbornly re- Sis.s removal. To remedy, give the surface a careful washing wita a soft cloth dampened in a mild white s0ap= and-water mixture. Work on a very small area at a time, rinsing the £0ap off with a minimum of clear water, Dry with the grain and then Apply a paste wax with much “elbow grease.* street, Northwood Park, Md, This new dis- which you could place a considerable | number of different sized and shaped containers of spirits. In addition to | these two storage places, there was also space for syphons, cocktail shak- ers and other necessitie: HOME WEEK SET California Governor to Call Atten- tion to Ownership. Gov. Frank F. Merriam has agreed | to designate the week of October 4-9 | as real estate and home ownership week in California. | The week is that of the thirty-third annual convention of the California Real Estate Association, oldest State ' real estate association in the United States. About 1,000 members are ex- pected to attend the convention, to be | held at San Jose. | MO DERNIZATION T, WP Y BY LAWRENCE CROLIUS, 1 HERE will be numerous times this Winter when you will drive up to your garage door with the cold winds blowing wildly, and generally unfit conditions | for man or beast prevailing outside, | and you will have to leave the warm | cemfort of your nicely heated car to struggle with the stubborn portals. You will probably say to yourself time and time again, "My, my, if I could only open those blasted doors without getting out of the car, wouldn't | it be a pleasure.” Strangely enough | it is now perfectly possible for you to | stay in the car when you get home, | and the doors will open for you auto: | matically, enabling you to escape great portion of the discomfort men- | tioned above. This great advance in electric living is made possible through the use of‘ the famed electric eye, which is now being used in so many places to elim- inate danger and start and stop all | sorts of things without human aid. [ In this device the electric eye is so | located that it picks up the rays of | | your headlights when you come down the driveway. The instant the eye is HUDSON SUPPLY } Announcement! PAGE 6 Lol SACRIFICE CITY—MUST SELL 15 ASPEN ST., CHEVY CHASE, MD, Y2 BLOCK WEST OF CONN. AVE. BETWEEN THE CLUBS. This remarkable opportunity is the best buy in the entire Chevy Chase area. Think of it . . ., sleeping porch, garage. ond transportation. a 4.BEDROOM CENTER HALL COLONIAL with 1'2 baths ot this price! Best construction, slate roof, outomatic heat, Lot 80x120—with trees. Near all schools OPEN TODAY AND SUNDAY 9,750 5520 Conn. Ave. Exclusive Agents Small Cash and Modest Monthly Payments o= CL. 2300 A New Group of Brick Homes Now Nearing Completion %8,450—°8,650—9,650 Designed for One Sample House—1626 Where Modern Architecture Is Applied to Intelligent Use. Rent From Half the House Will Carry Most of the Payment. All-brick construction s of three rooms with be arranged. such as: Gas heat, e. a Tig closets: in fact, has wide cement porcl screened. cvd: and garages. big_ by see them without delay. requirement. Tower Bldg. nd so planned that & complete and private apartment beautiful built-in bath and shower on each floor mi Every modern appointment for your comfort is carefully planned, de luxe kitchen with “sutoma ry large sink. all-metal cabinets. breakfast set. ‘ecreation room in the cellar, hardwood fi lete in even the smallest detail. with fron rail. is thoroughly caulked. weathe d and situated on nice lots with pretty shrubbery, fence These homes are priced low enough f cause of the very outstanding value we know they will 1 The location s extremely handy to every home THREE JUST SOLD OPEN DAILY UNTIL 9 P.M. Built by Bowling and Gardiner R. M. HOOKER ctop. Sales Agent These Beautiful or Two Families e St. N.E. ay c refrige; insulated inlaid linoleum. oors. numerous nice The House is roomy. ripped. or the investor and soon be taken. %o 2663 touched by the beam it sets an elec- tric door operator into operation, and in the matter of a few seconds your garage is opened and waiting for you. If you would prefer to operate the doors by hand switch it is also pos- sible to have a switch installed on a post bestde the drive. When you want the doors opened you merely roll open | the window, push a button and the same thing occurs as though the elec- tric eye had turned it on. You say “Yes, that is all very well, but what and who closes the door after we are in the garage?” That is all taken care of with a small switch located in the house which you flick when you are safely inside. This | Switch not only closes the garage door, but turns out the light and locks the door. | The same switch is also used when you contemplate going out into the cold, as it opens the door, lights the | Thes Hor exceptional value you will find—and almost sold out. one of the prettiest sections of stores and transportation in Parle Hills You won’t find anything Comparable to them at $8,750 and $9,250 Convenient terms - 3 bedrooms, 2 modern ba ation Room, large living room; light, comfortable dining room and artistic stairway t Your critical inspection to see thes and u Tapestry Chestnut Trim—Bronze Porches—Beautiful Land These homes are of our to rigid specifications from materials. Do Not Confuse These Homes With the Ordinary Speculative House. We will be glad to ma convenience to inspect these homes Drive south on Wis. 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Ave. to Albemarle, left to Reno Road, right to house. 2 ond 3 baths, oom and bath, HOME four squares then left to property. ISOI’\ & SOI’] BUILDERS NAB, Sales the biagest Located on nes represent may be arranged. ths, the famous Moss Recre- o secon 3505 Texa ted —for we want you teatures floor, is inv nt | @ Bedroom and bath on first floor ® 2 bedrooms 2nd floor ® Oil heot Doores and bath on Spacious Front scaping—Deep Lots. own designing; built by us the most carefully selected Open Daily and Sunday TO REACH: Cross Pénna. Ave "S.E. Bridge and con- tinue “io" $400° binck §F. turn left 14 block fo house. s s ve. S.E. High Elevation, Overlooking the City 59’7 50 UP—Terms 2515 Pa. Ave. S.E. @ Slate roof Insulated Furred walls @ Detached garage @ Lorge lot Randle & Garvin Atl. 7500 ke an appointment at your REALTY COMPANY g SH. 4517 OSS DG. REALTORS, % and Sundavs, OF THIS A Beautiful Sietfing' In Wesley Heights 4655 Garfield Street N.W. A lovely home, perfectly constructed, in one of Washington’s ® 4 bed rooms ® Game ® 4 baths ©® 3 fireplaces L] the beautiful stone work. Priced Surprisingly Low for This Location Open Sunday and Daily FRANK S. 927 15th St. N.W. ® 3rd floor study ® lst floor lavatory ® Huge screened porch luflc_u pantry When inspecting this charming home don’t miss: The unique third floor; the first-floor den; the huge bright game room; the court yard, the rock garden, Beautiful Colonial, 6 rooms room. finer neighborhoods. room @® 2-cor garage ® Lot 70°x125* Lovely garden ® Air-conditioned to Southbrook Lane, % PHILLIPS, Owner-Builder DI. 1411 Bethesda, Md. plan, finished attic, huge screened porch off living Convenient to bus, schools, stores, etc. Be sure to inspect if you wn;nt real value for your money. o Only 2 available. Carefree Comfort With Modern Gas Appliances BUILT BY PAUL ARMENTROUT Drive out Wisconsin Ave. to Bank of Bethesda, turn left on Old Georgetown Road about 10 blocks YOU BE THE JUDGE VALUE and 2 baths, center hall block right to house. == FRANCES POWELL HILL, Presents-: A Handsome Old Colonial Brick Residence in A 15 Rooms Surrounded by an acre of lawn and trees, in lovely old home woulgbe & perfect setting for & ul lexandria 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths he heart of Alexan, rofessional man and hy Its roon e beautif, arge fireplaces. The living room and front bed reoms overlook the Potomac, Drop in and Inspect 619 South Lee Street Today or Tomorrow—Agent on Premises 1644 Connecticut Avenue Dec. 3422. Alex. 3357-) 5 family are are n Achievement in Design and Livability in Lovely SHEPHERD PARK 7911 13th Street N.W. A home designed to meet the most exacting requirements, Every attention is given to the little details, which mean so much. 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Large living rooms with open fireplaces and bookshelv window seats. Dining room has double French doors leading to conere covered porch overlooking beautiful shaded terrace. Kitchens are the last word in modernity. The homes have two bedrooms. bath, full basements with the famous Wagner ouarantee of dryness. Plenty of closet, with ample storage space in the attics. “These Are Carefree Comfort Homes With Modern Gas Appliances” TO REACH: Drive out Wisconsin or Connecticut Avenue fo Bradley Boulevard, left on Bradley Boulevard about ' mile past Whson Lane to Radnor Road. Watch for.sign on left side of road. Open Daily and Sunday to 9 P.M. FRANK J. WAGNER J. s. EATON BUILDER SALES—CLEVE. 3860