Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-13
REAL ESTATE GOSSIP
The Glasses Of Purchasers Now in the
Market.
BRIGHTER BUSINESS PROSPECTS
City Greatly Admired in Its Fresh
Garb of Spring
I II E CARE OF PARKIN GS

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One of the leading real estate brokers in
the city the other day, when talking about
the present condition of the market and
the business outlook, said that for the six
months ended January last his firm had
done larger volume of business than for
any corresponding period since 1892. He
added that the business for the six months
which would end July 1 would exceed any
similar period since 1892.
This experience shows that conditions in
this case at least have improved since the
beginning of the present year, and that
trade continues to increase in volume. 1t
may be said, however, that in degree, even
if not in extent, this is a common expert
ence among the brokers, and 1t only goes
to prove that the prosperity about which
there has been so much talk during the
past year, ana about which so much skepti-
cism has been expressed is at last here
1t may not as yet be written with a cap
ital p, indicating that anything like a boom
has set in; still there are substantial evil
dences that business is better and, what is
more, is continuing to improve.
|, When They Rny.
The broker referred to above, who, by the
dealers in the city, said further, in answer
to questions, that the buyers now in the
market seemed to be of two classes-those
who want to find remunerative Investments
for their money and those who want land
upon which to make improvements. The
speculative element. he stated, had not as
yet made its appearance in the market. He
said the outlook for a brisk market during
the balance of the season and throughout
the summer was very encouraging.
Addition to Chevy Chase.
A water main is being laid by the District
authorities to the circle at Chevy Chase
which marks the bounds of the District
The connection is made with the main
which joins the reservoir at Fort Reno
Tenieytown, with Brightwood. Now that
the city water is available and it IS posi-
bic to make temporary arrangements at
least for sewer service. it is probable that
the development of Chevy Chase will be in
the direction of the District rather than
farther north into Maryland. The land on
each side OF Connecticut avenue north and
south of the District line is owned by the
company controlling the Chevy Chase prop
erty, and the plan of street extension
has been adopted, it is the intention in the
near future to lay off a subdivision of la.d
on each side Of Connecticut avenue south
of the circle.
Hcauty of the City.
While this city at all seasons Ct The year
seems to be a popular place % visit, both
in the estimation of American :..ers and
of foreigners, yet in the springtime this
seems to be especially true, and perhaps
the chorus of praise that goes up then
In regard to the beauty of the city is mora
pronounced than at any other period At
this season even the residents look about
them and admire with somewhat If the
freshness of vision of strangers the beauty
NJ oyN1 ito.
that greet the eye almost at every turn
washington in its spring attire is a DAINTY
picture, and attracts the attention q even
the most practical, remaining in the mem
DRY as delightful recollection
Whether for this reason or because the
springtime Is a convenient period to leave
home, the tide of visitors is larger Than at
any other season. This is saying a good
zeal Tor 1t Is fact that Washington in
point OF railroad pass niger traffic, ranks
third among all the cities in the eastern
portion of the country, and perhaps the
ehllre country. 1t is not generally appre-
clated, Tor example, that the railroad nas-
senger busina SIS of this city is greater MN
that Of Boston or of Baltimore, and Of The
other large cities of the country eycant
New York. Philadelphia and perhaps CHI
cago.
Railroad men appreciate the inheritance
OF this city from a business standpoint
aithough the terminals here would not give
mat impression. Still, there is a better
pegun IN the near future that will make
the facilities in this city somewhat com
menSurate with the amount of the trattic
that centers here.
4 Great Park
However, while The visitors may not
be impressed with either the beauty or
the suitability Of the railroad stations here
they 90 admire most heartily the trees
winch line the streets and which Just now
ness of their spring attire The wonder ia
the average visitor is not that there are
trees along the streets, but that there are
SO many and that they are all doing we'll
Ihey are not found merely along some
favored street, but on all the streets in
all sections of the city, so that the city
may be said to be great park with houses
bmlt among the trees and on the lawns
For the parking system which provides
a grass plot in front of the residences is
another notable feature of the city In
reality it gives a lawn in front of all the
houses, which are cared for at the expense
of the individual householder, although the
ground is owned by the city.
Cared for by Individuals
In the great majority of cases house
holders take pride in having the surround
ings of their homes neat and tidy, and sc
every spring they have the parking re-
seeded or perhaps resodded, and in other
occupants of houses leave the city at an
early date to remain away until fall, the
parking, as a rule, is kept in order by the
care taker or by some one engaged for that
service.
Where no provision of this sort is made
and the parking is allowed to become a
tangled mass the beauty of the city is seri-
ousy defaced. These neglected sections of
lawn present sharp contrast with the well
kept grass plots of the adjoining property.
In consequence of such neglect, which is
no doubt thoughtless in most cases, not only
Is the pleasure of those who remain in the
city during the summer lessened, but also
that of the visitors who continue to come
here practically through the entire season.
An Apartment House.
An apartment house is being built at 315
H street northwest by Mr.. George W.
Cooper. 1t will have frontage of twenty
four feet and depth of 100 feet and will
be four stories in height. The front will
be made of brick and stone. 1t will con-
tain eight apartments