New-York tribune., 1920-03-14
Attic 10 ao*x y T5 aoos o1zezo0x7
Pretty Homes in Westchester Hills
Call Those Who Have Saved a Little

The theory that what one seeks he
will find II persistent enough Is veTy
good as far as, it goes. Tho assiduous
follower of this maxim will undoubt-
edly succeed in his search provided he
is not looking for, home that may be
rented on terms which he would con-
slider reasonable. Renting conditions
unfortunate enough to hold leases >ex-
piring in May or October must either
pay the tribute demanded by land
lords or buy homes, because there are
dwellings for rent In this great, big
and wonderful city Of New York.
Possibilities Of renting places in
the suburbs are no better. Reports
from various corners Of the metropo-
lis's countryside warrant the advice
that one must not be hopeful Of getting
in the country what one has failed to
obtain in the city, that is, a place for
likely to badly upset ones conception
of real estate valuations. You can Sc
cure a place for the summer months,
but for occupancy through an entire
year you will have to search far and
wide and yet be unsuccessful.
If you are renter and persist in
being a renter and plan trying the
countryside, you should not go to
White Plains. There are in the capital
Of Westchester County several thou
sand homes of all types and all grades
cheap moderate priced and expcn-
sive-but only one, a single dwelling, is
known to be in the market for rent.
On the other hand, If you have de-
cided to your own satisfaction the
economy Of being either owner or
renter, and your conclusions are
against continuing as renter, then
White Plains which you may buy. If
you prefer a brand new home there
are about thirty which you may
select from. At least, there were that
many on the market yesterday. Two
weeks ago the number was larger, 80
also was the. number Of old houses for
sale, but the pressure on folks who pay
rent for homes to the south has reduced
the opportunities offered by White
Plains to homeseekers still seeking.
$4,000 for Only House for Rent
The house for rent Is held at a
rental that justifies purchase rather
than lease in the opinion Of some real
estate men. The number Of dollars
more than $3,600--asked for the use
Of the dwelling for the next twelve
months would put homeseeker in q
strong and enviable position, we'll along
on the high road to ownership of one
in White Plains, toward independence,
and beyond the whims Of landlords.
There is the possibility that the
next few weeks will see an expansion
of the home-bulding activities in the
county seat Of Westchester. Builders
in the White Plains district have not
been as active as they would like to
be. They have been laboring under
impressions Restraining in effect. Not
sure Of the range Of the housing de-
mand nor the direction it would take,
White Plains builders have been mark
ing time, 80 to speak, building only
few houses at time and then wait
ing until they were sold before start
ing new operations.
Information brought to them by
local real estate men, talks with folks
who want to buy homes, and the legis-
for the relief Of hoiaeleess "a and lAr rent
prosecuted families, have impressed the
fact that homes are needed, thousands
of homes, and that folks will come to
White Plains as willingly as to any other
place II there are accommodations for
them. The impression is that the seri-
BUSINESS Of the situation is fully ap-
preciated and that builders are now of
a mind to disregard, for a time at
least, price movements in the building
material and labor markets, feeling
that folks have been educated to high.
er costs and will pay present-day
prices. For this reason, 1t is the be-
lief, much more extensive campaign
in home construction will mark the ad-
vent of fine weather.
Cosy Homes on Highlands
Cozy and comfortable are the new
homes at White Plains prepared or be-
ing prepared for the reception Of folks