Arizona republican., 1922-06-25

the worlds most trying 12 months a
| stronger better more respected fn-
stitution and we have won an official
government commentator best ex
pressed in the words OF Secretary
Hoover:
We have found the realtors
taking a leading position in aAdesire
to build up the community entirely
apart from any question, even any
rightful question, of the profits in the
business of their profession
The progress that has been rnade
has been possible only because of the
loyal support realtors have. given the
natlonal association during the year.
ITO the. cooperation and support
of state and local boards we must
give much of the credit for our ac
complishments. These boards have
shown an eager willingness to adopt
new ideas, helpful to themselves and
to the national organization.
Meetings Held
"A general outline Of the years
work was decided upon at a meeting
of the board of managers. the adj
visory board and chairmen of all
committees, held in Toledo last Sep
tember
The second meeting of the execu-
tive committees for the year was held
at Des Moines on Nov. IA and Is,
with an attendance of rs, the first
executive committee meeting having
been held Immediately after the Chi
cago convention.
"At the Des Moines meeting a COM
mittee on revision of the constitu-
ton and bylaws was appointed and
instructed to report at the next ex-
ecutive committee meeting.
AT the Washington meeting the
Washington board proved itself an
ideal host, not only in the entertain
ment 1t provided, but in arranging
program that included reception at
the White House by President Hard
ing.
AS evidence of the national stand
ing obtained by the association, Sec
retary Hoover appointed your presi-
dent a member of his advisory com
mittee on coming and also member
OF committee on construction In
dustries. Several meetings of these
committees have been held in New
York and Washington.
A standard 'zoning enabling act
is now in the course of preparation
and advice of the committee on what
should be included in zoning orcii-
nances will soon be ready for pub
lication.
The Housing Shortage
The Importance ofsthis work can
not be overestimated No movement |
OF as much benefit to home owners |
and real estate In general has ever |
been undertaken.
AT the call of government officials |
your association has taken a leading |
part in the national campaign to |
stimulate home building and home |
ownership. While the nation faces |
4 shortage estimated at more than |
!. 100000 homes and while the per-
'entage of home owners has decreased |
ut an alarming rate, in the past few |
years, this problem, which in the ag- |
sregate is national menace, is in |
reality made up of many community |
problems
THE housing problem must be |
solved in each community in order |
Tor that community to make rapid |
progress. Lack of housing facilities Is |
responsible for high rents, in ac- I
,ordanoe with the law of supply and /
demand.
Realtors responsibilities
The realtor appreciates the handi- |
cap that a housing shortage en- i
forces. The city that is seriously |
,rowded with be avoided by indus |
ries seeking locations. The city that !
best solves this problem will be best
aquipped to progress. a
THE past year has BEEN one of
he most trying and uncertain ever
passed through for all lines of busi-
less. Nevertheless, the National As
ISOLATION of Real Estate Boards has
made marked progress.
THE return of better times is al
eady under way. Many years OF ac-
ivity and prosperity are in store for
ealtors."
One of the interesting features of
he convention was the "city selling"
contests conducted by the