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$4,000.
Newark st., Cleveland Park,

Owner leaving the city has placed the
low price on this attractive home for an
highest points in the city. commands q
lovely view and Is very convenient to
a49n6e SS9n ave rrb heFe Teoms aEe
with. maids. room and storage space. 2
porches buffers pantry: freplaces and 1t
WITH OIL UNIT. Garage. Lovely lot, shade
trees and ample shrubs. THOS. J. FISHER
& CO.. INC. DIST. $3.50. OR EVENINGS
CALL MR. JONES. WOQDLEY A3Oa
Evening star., 1939-03-02
HOME OR INVESTMEN1
10 LoW-PricA Brick Homes.

bomess presha9TnE. e as of 10 ne- thrifty brick
tE bath with shower, de luxe kitchSn.
c1t stn,n trim. furred walls. insulated: gas
nred Bfyant aa--conditionne gas heat: con-
! crete crete front porch: lavatory in basement
FGe' S6'oOO: 5000 cash. $3.50 month:
IN. ~. A. terms include interest principal.
taxes and insurance. Built by
Evening star., 1939-03-02
HOUSES FOR SALE.
NEAR CONN AVE

NEAR CONN. AVE.
Beautiful English studio home. 6 rms.
and Q baths; 1st-f. bedroom and bath.
screened living porch with beautiful view.
located on large corner lot; real home for
less than $4,000. Trades considered.
REALTY ASSOCIATES. Natl. 143s until
Evening star., 1939-03-02
UBURBAh PROPERTY FOR SALE.
REAL OPPORTUNITY.

Only $4,000. Fine brick home. nicely
located, has : beautiful rooms and space
for 2 additional rooms on 2nd floor. Has
built-ln garage and nice Handicapped lot
The house IS completely furnished through
out. I am sacrificing this home owing 10
my husbands Illness. Call Mr.. Lund. BOSS
& PHELPS Chestnut 2345. Ewes, Chestnut
Evening star., 1939-03-02
6 ROOMS-2 BATHS.

6 ROOMS-2 BATHS.
421O ARKANSAS AVE. NV.
This attractive new brick home. situated
on beautiful terrace is being offered at a
very reasonable price. Contains, LIST floor,
lovely. large living room with fireplace;
dining room. kitchen. dining alcove: 2nd
floor, 3 bedrooms. 2 baths; basement. large
recreation room boiler. room; automatic
heat. ir-conditioned. insulated with 4
inches rock wool, Built-in garage. Con-
yenient to everything. Adjacent to Rock
Creek Park. Your present home con-
sidered in trade For appointment to in
spect call MR.. SCHWARTZ, District 90SO.
MY HOME!
1t is Just being completed in Ch. Ch..
D: C., just. west Of the circle, on, a, lot
and bath on 1st floor, 3 large bedrms. on
the 2nd. garage is attached to the house
by a passageway, and it is brick and
stone, painted white. with klue shutters
You can say that II you will call us i'm
mediately and purchase this lovely home on
the terms we have arranged for the average
family. Call Emerson $40 until 9 pm
Realtor. EDW. r. CARR. Builders
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RTTNGAT,OW- -$5 o5O

WOODBRIDGE. D. c.. desirable location:
high elevation; large. wooded lot 4Ox219:
convenient to schools and Transportation:
$3.50 cash. balance $3.50 mo- Lincoln
0S97: evenings, Greenwood 2364-J
HOHENSTEIN BROS,
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Enjoyabilitv and LivabilitV.
81, $4,75O-HYATTSVILLE, MD.
RTJNGAI,OW

nice rooms. tile bath. full basement
hot-Water heat: in perfect shape: near high
school; reasonable terms
F. ELIOT MIDDLETON,
205 Investment Bldg. Rep. 1871
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LOTS WANTED.

FROM OWNER FOR CASH. BUILDING
lot bet; Maryland ave. and District line,
Must be bargain. Phone Greenwood
WANTED TO 10 ACRES IN D. c. OR
close Va or Md section for low-cost homes
Sewer and water must be in or available
and ground approximately on grade. Write
MI Walter. giving location. price and
other particulars.
b F. SAUL CO..
-925 10Th st. NV. National 21O0
Evening star., 1939-03-02
FLATS FOR RENT,

512 TENNESSEE AVE. NE-DUPLEX,
rooms bath. For key call at 1900
st. ne.
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1914 18th St. NV.

l room and bath. includ-
ing electricity. Elevator
bldg. Res. Mgr, Dec.
321S.
Evening star., 1939-03-02

ROOMING HOUSE.
$500 DOWN PAYMENT.
apis. and . extra sleeping rooms: in
come S115; unfurnished. III rooms 8
baths and 5 complete kitcheusD Near
14th and Columbia rd. If you furnish
apis. income can be increased to $40
per month. Price only $3.50: terms on
balance. Mr.. Kyle, Potomac $500.
Evening star., 1939-03-02
PETWORTH

BARGAIN.
OWNER SAYS SELL.
This Groom -and-bath brick home; 2
inclosed porches. large front porch: excel
RAGUT SITS. Call HARRY ROD, Natl.
1925
Evening star., 1939-03-02
1451 Park Rd.

1 room, kitchen, dinette
and bath. Refrigeration
on h. C. Res. Mgr,
Adams 6939.
Evening star., 1939-03-02

2 WOODBRIDGE HOMES.
29Oa 26th ST. ne-6 rooms, bath. large
Kitchen. pantry. oil heat; lot 35x135:
garage; price, S6,750
2849 MONROE ST. NE.
rooms and bath, large living room,
fireplace, oil heat, built-in garage; price,
$6,S50.
WIN. R. TEoRoWGOoD.
Evening star., 1939-03-02

1920 c ST. Me- LARGE UNFUR-
$50 month. %
1885 CALIFORNIA ST. NW.-2 ROOMS,
kitchen and bath, recep. hall. Frigidaire;
for couple. See janitor.
441S GA. AVE ROOMS. KITCHEN,
heat gas elec. included: S2a ner mo
Evening star., 1939-03-02
WOODBRIDGE GARDENS

Owner transferred. will sacrifice Groom.
2-bath detached brick home with three
porches recreation and breakfast rooms:
built-in garage: oil heat. House in excellent
condition throughout. Phone Potomac
Evening star., 1939-03-02
1880 r, /, Ave. NE,

? rooms, kitchen, dinette.
bath and porch. Refrg.
on h. C. Elevator. Res.
Mgr, North 1857,
Evening star., 1939-03-02

33 RANDOLPH PL. NW-S4U-SUNNY.
warm apt. two rooms, kitchen. private
bath. inclosed sleeping porch. newly deco
rated; automatic heat. hot water; electricity
and gas furnished Call evenings after
7.30 pm
Evening star., 1939-03-02
FOR QUICK SALE.

Semi-detached brick. arranged as TWO
FAMILY apartment. located near 1th and
Eye sts. ne.-Two rooms, kitchen and bath
on each floor: upper rear porch; electric re-
ton. Fine investment BOSS e. PHELPS,
NATIONAL $500 EVENING, PHONE MR.
CONDTT. EMERSON 3S2a
CHI. CHI, D. c.
5000 Huntington St n.w.-Detached
corner home lot 75xa7:- lst fir, 3 r, k. b.
front, side porch: 2nd f. r. . b.. porch
3rd. f.. T.. b.: 81 $50. Exclusive agent.
A. FISCHER, S3y 18th ST. NV Natl
Evening star., 1939-03-02
712 Gist Ave-, Silver Spring, Md
CT OS0

i.LCU.
New Groom house Of brick and asbestos
sldlng construction. Spacious living room
with fireplace dining room. all-modern
kitchen, 3 bedrooms. tile bath. high-ceiling
basement with full-siZe windows suitable
for recreation room; 1Ox20 concrete side
porch. Built-in freproof garage with over
head door House is screened. weather.
stripped and caulked. Street paved and
paid. Convenient to stores, schools
churches and transportation. Large lot
with plenty OF shade trees. Easy terms.
OPEN DAILY AND SUNDAY.
SPRINGLAWN INC,
Hugh Warren Pres.
Evening star., 1939-03-02
HILLTOP WOODED LOTS
4405 Sth ST. SOUTH
ARLINGTON VA

LOOKING Tor a nicely wooded lot that has
2 a, splendid @ view Of the city and overlooks
family can. live at home and see washing
ton. All lots, have a 75-ft frontage. 10
Gated in a highly restricted residential
section, 10 minutes to downtown Wash
ington. Now being developed with all
improvements. Choice views are still avail
able: offered exclusively through the
Branch Once of J. WESLEY BUCHANAN
23rd and s. Arlington Ridge I'd. jackson
Evening star., 1939-03-02
BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR REM

duty warehouse. 3 stories. 4OX9O: elevator.
garage: HENRY SCHAFFERT, 942 Eye.
Natl. 1868
5000 SO. FIT FLOOR SPACE LARGE
doors, ofhce; good heat, toilet, plenty Of
light; fireproof; large alleys. All. 23O2.
LARGE 2-STORY BRICK BLDG. NEAR
22nd and Pa ave. NV. suitable for tim
Call MR.. RIST1G. Rep. 1900. 2O2O Eye st.
Evening star., 1939-03-02
1888 18th ST NV

rms. mod bath. shower ice water: 3
expos; End floor, front; beaut. furn, i'm
maculately. clean: maid service; suit 8 or
q: unusual meals. Reas. rates.
Evening star., 1939-03-02

comfortable living room. Kitchen -dinette
bath heat and hot water furnished Apply
No. f. Call Randolph 0629, after g.
Evening star., 1939-03-02
OLD CHEVY CHASE.

Not new, but in new-house conditions Is
this well-built brick Groom dwelling at
4O07 Fessenden st. NV; large porches.
large l. back @ yard and garage. Close to
schools, stores and transportation; both
bus and street cars within 2 blocks; very
easy terms will buy this moderately priced
home Call j. WESLEY BUCHANAN. Met.
inii u
Evening star., 1939-03-02

BROOKLAND . ROOMS KITCHEN
bath, heat. electric refrigeration private en-
TRANCE; excellent condition; $50 month.
North 24O5
Evening star., 1939-03-02

MAKE CASH OFFER FOR EQUITY.
l12I Franklin ST. ne: new. corner,
brick. 6 r. b. Greenwood 2991.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT!
S7.90O-Large lot new brick: 8 rooms and
baths: at TRANSPORTATION. stores
and schools; reasonable terms. We
have the best new homes to select
from in Chevy Chase and Bethesda,
Md. Our Office is open every day,
9a.m. to pm.
E M FRY INC,
Phone Wisconsin 674O.
Evening star., 1939-03-02
HOUSES FOR SALE.
} NEW BRICK HOMES
COI.QRED

9th st. ne, near H-Desiiable and con-
venient neighborhood. Substantial brick. 8
large rooms and bath, concrete cellar. hot
water heat, electricity: large back yard TO
alley. Priced low to settle an estate.
HOHENSTEIN BROS,
7th and H StS NE Lincoln 0S97.
Evening star., 1939-03-02
WEBSTER ST. WEST OF 18th,

Offered at $4,000 for immediate sale;
emi-detached: lot 3Oxl4O; tapestry brick.
concrete front porch; hot-water heat with
oil burner maids room and bath; detached
2-car brick garage. and newly conditioned
inside and out. Reasonable cash down, bal
ance less than rent This is splendid
opportunity.
HOHENSTEIN BROS,
Evening star., 1939-03-02
HOUSES FOR SALE.

THE HILLCREST HOUSES.
Inspect this one before deciding. 2sO4
33rd st. Sc. An\extraordinary home at an
unusuaily low price. Owner and builder,
T. NOLAN, Lincoln 00S2
Evening star., 1939-03-02
BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR SALE

$4,000 SO FIT. OF LAND, ZONED IN
dustrial, suitable for laundry warehouse
or manufacturing; in nearby Arl.. Va.
wing ST. Chestnut 1861
Evening star., 1939-03-02

2 ROOMS. KITCHEN. BATH: FRIGID-
aire, elec.. gas; no children 3513 14th
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13
COMMITTEE OF
1000
ACTIVITIES

the paint to start flowing where it
In needed.
Eastwood Explains
Safety Commissioner Holmes
Eastwood attended the meeting in
response 10 the invitation of the
Committee Of 1000. A plan for
plainly marking scenic routes
through Tacoma for the convent
cncc Of out-of-town visitors was
outlined. calling for painted stripes
on streets leading TO Point Def
ance park and other places Of at
traction. Commissioner Eastwood
heartily approved the plan, ex-
planning that at the present time
his budget for such work IL in
adequate. He promised the COM
mittee that his next budget to be
submitted would contain provisions
for such a project.
Merit Awards
Winners of the Award of Merit
this week include:
y. J. Rybin OF ei5 So. Cushman
and w. T. Ostruske Of 2s2i Pa
cific ave. Both men have built
new boat houses at the Yacht club.
For painting his house and
building a rose srbor. c. c. Harper,
who lives at 62I North Starr St.
IL being sent the plaque of recog-
milton.
Lawn improvements at the
Walker apartments earn the
Award Of Merit for J. r. Hickey.
The latter two recommendations
were made by the Zonta club.
Request Names
The Committee of 1000 is
anxious TO learn OF all improve
ments that contribute to the beau
tification Of Tacoma and to make
1t convenient for people to send in
recommendations. coupon APP
pears on this page. Anyone who
knows of house being painted.
undermining work being done.
lawns, gardens or vacant lots be-
Ing improved, II urged To fill out
this coupon and mail or bring 1t
to the Chamber Of Commerce. 1917
A st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13
LIST CAUSES OF
CHIMNEY FIRES

The average annual fire less IN
the United States due to defective
chimneys and nues is above $685.
0O0, 600. and many lives are lost In
the some 80. 600 fires taking place
in the country every year, accord
ing to an estimate of the Actuarial
Bureau Of the National Board Of
Fire Underwriters.
There are eight common factors
which contribute to faulty chin
neys. according 70 some suthori-
ties: ID insufficient height, l2l
omission Of fiue lining. t3l offsets
and bends In the chimney. ~ i'm
proper installation Of smoke pipe
90 other openings into the CHM
ney. l6l cover for clean-out door
not tight, 90 improper support for
chimney. and ts) improper laying
Of brick.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13

FIRST FLOOR PLAN
of lumber available at a price to
the consumer 100 per cent less
than its cost a dozen years ago.
This has led to large savings for
the home builder, and also TO a
stronger, safer structure, by means
OF a new development-'dry-wall
construction This method of home
construction is winning great pop
ularity not only because ii saves so
much in costs of materials and
labor. but also because it cuts
building time. adds to strength of
walls. and also adds insulation
values
Such are a few of the reasons
why the Fayette design is a fine
example of the accomplishments
Of the United States building in
dustry in its steady advance
toward solution of the problem
Of low-cost housing"
Working plans and specifica-
tions for the Fayette are obtain
able at nominal cost through retail
lumber dealers whose advertising
appears on this page.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13
CONVENIENCE SHOULD
RULE BATHROOM PLAN

Convenient arrangement Of the
necessary fixtures Ia one control
ling factor in the size and shape Of
bathrooms In a home.
For a three-fixture bathroom. 5
BY I feet il a minimum. rs a rule.
The most economical arrange
raent Of fixtures in q bathroom IL
one IN which the supply and waste
fittings Of the three principal fix
lures are In thu same partition.
The fixtures should be good quail
ity and well designed. Bathtubs
should be not less than 5 feet In
length.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13
SUMMER IS IDEAL
time TO MODERIzE

Property owners who wish to
protect their investments should
take advantage OF summer wealth
er for repairing and undermining
their homes" says Morris kleiner,
president OF Model Lumber COM
pany.
AT this season of the year, re-
pair work can be carried on with a
minimum of Inconvenience TO the
family, and work started now can
be completed before fall weather
forces households into more indoor
living.
Items Of repair TO be consid-
cred at this time include new roof
ing. painting. new flooring, fur
mace installation or repairs. bath
room undermining. including walls
and fixtures. new electrical outlets
and equip ent. underwriting
kitchens. additions Of new rooms,
creation Of recreation rooms in
basement or attic. This list could
be extended almost indefinitely"
kieiner says.
"our firm. cooperating with Cor
nell Plumbing company. Gleason
Electric company. Pacific First
Federal Savings and Loan sssocia-
tom. G.. w Paulson Linoleum COM
pany and Langeland's Heating
company. Is prepared to give esti-
mates and handle all types Of
repair and remodeling work at a
minimum OF cost and effort on the
part OF the home owner" the lum-
Der man said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13
4Nauy White Is
Neu, Paint Base

Developed by research chemists
for use by the United states navy.
paint base called navy white"
II now available to the public. &C.
ccrding TO John w. Jones. man.
ager Of General Paint corpora
tons Tacoma branch.
Navy white Ia used by the gov
eminent for painting lighthouses
and marine equipment that Ia sub
jccted TO salt air and water.
TESTS have shown" Jones says,
shat navy white Is not affected
BY bilge water. gases. decomposed
vegetable matter and ether en-
emies OF ordinary white lead
paint"
'House owners are learning
about its advantages and having
navy white applied to their homes,
giving longer life and clearer tones
to the protective covering. The
fact that this product does not
crack. check or peel IL also pleas
Ing Its users"
Navy white Is packed and
handled like white lead. and Is not
. prepared paint. Lead. titsnium
and zinc are It's basic ingredients
Specifications calling for lead
and oil paint on any Job are fully
met by navy white" Jones con-
cluded. land many contracts now
specify that q paint with navy
white base be used"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13
SOME BECOME
kITCHENETTE APARTMENTS


Some of Mr.. Binns' buildings
were turned into apartments. He
described group of six sadly OBJ
solete structures. which had sold
as parcel in the twenties for
500. 900. Nearly all were tenant
less and income had dwindled TO
$3.50 a month, less than enough to
meet carrying costs and taxes.
Mr.. Binns purchased them "as is"
for $4,000. He removed all out
side framework such as porches,
scaled off old stucco. patched the
brick work. painted the buildings
white. Inside he created small
kitchenette apartments of three
and four rooms. Hardwood floors
were laid throughout. with limo
leum in bathrooms and kitchen
cites. He installed three-piece
white bathroom equipment. wood
cabinets. gas ranges, electric re-
frigerators. new electrical wiring
and fixtures. central heating
plant of the forced hot water type,
fired by an automatic stoker. Bed
rooms and living room walls were
papered, other rooms were painted.
The total cost of acquisition and
rehabilitation was s2.100 per fam
lily unit. All units were rented
Immediately at from s25 TO S35 a
month. a total rental sufficient to
pay 10 per cent on the investment
after allowing for all operating
and maintenance costs. taxes, and
5 per cent for depreciation. Main
tenance includes ordinary repairs.
cleaning. janitor service, garbage
collection.
Cost Varies
The cost Of preparing apart
ments through renovation Of old
buildings varies greatly according
to the building and the character
of the improvements. Mr.. Binns
pointed out. In typical old
Philadelphia house without heat or
plumbing and. as is usual, very
wasteful of space, rehabilitation
including completely new plumb
ing. new heating, new hardwood
floors. complete redecorating mod
ern kitchen and bathroom equip
ment mechanical refrigerators.
cabinets. etc. will run between
1900 and $1,000 an apartment.
To do less than this is frequently
TO lose all. However. in this type
OF work. the finished project
should not cost much over $1,000
a room--considering a living room.
bedroom. kitchen and bath unit as
three rooms.
Our experience in ehsbilitating
houses Of the Stun type indicates
the possibility OF setting up what
amounts TO public utility in hous-
ing. privately financed. permit
suitable landscaping, then improve
and administer them on an en-
trely new basis Of tentant-land-
lord relationship. A fair interest
could be paid on invested money.
taxes TO city and state paid in
full. and a sound program Of de-
probation carried out, writing the
houses off the books in twenty
years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13

A home to delight the heart Of
any young bride of 1889 is the
Fayette design of the national
small homes demonstration, Of
fered by Western Homes Founda-
ton. The Fayette not only follows
the lines of modern style in home
architecture. but it meets the most
modern demand for a large sun
deck, in addition TO other 1889 fea-
lures cherished by today's young
people.
The economy structural plan for
the NSHD series OF two-story
homes is altered but little in the
Fsyette. The house itself has four
straight wall lines. which i, the
basic element of low-cost home
construction. With the porch and
deck. as illustrated, the width Of
the entire structure is but 81 feet,
s inches. making the design avail
able for 40-foot lot. The porch
may OF course be adapted into an
attached garage. with the second
floor deck as its roof.
The plumbing of the bathroom
on the second floor and that OF
the first-floor kitchen are in line.
making for compact, economical
installation. The living room and
dining room are combined in mod
ern L" design, providing spa
ciousness for family living.
The most distinguishing feature
OF the modern exterior treatment
is the corner windows, which have
the advantage of admitting a large
quantity of light while preserving
intact interior wall areas which. in
the more conventional houses are
frequently divided by windows. A
striking modern effect Is also ere
ated by the blending of the sun
deck guard rails with the hori-
zontal siding that bands the Fay
cite between upper and lower WIN
dows. The fiat wall surfaces of
the house above and below this
horizontal band may be made
either of tight-fitting flush boards
or exterior plywood.
THE Fayette home graphically
illustrates the progress made by
the building industry during the
past few years" comments w. C.
Bell, chairman Of Western Homes
Foundation. Approved by FILA,
1t Is available to families with in
comes as low as $3.50 per year.
In design. structure and equip
ment, the Fayette is as superior to
the average home of ten years ago
as today's small automobile is to
the average automobile of the
twenties.
The use of plywood. both on
the exterior and interior of the
Fayette. is = striking example Of
building industry progress. Wood
chemistry and engineering and
great technical advances in pro-
duction have made this new form
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13

Yesterdays meeting Of the Com
mittee Of 1000 found discussion
ccntered on ways and means To
get property owners to paint their
houses. Many residential districts
would have appearances improved
Immensely II home owners could
be induced 10 apply . coat or two
Of paint. Chairman A. p. Comfort
pointed out.
Walter West submitted esti-
mates that from so to rs per cent
of Tacoma's houses are In need Of
painting. To stimulate action. II
was decided 10 have representa-
tives of local paint dealers meet
and devise ways Of encouraging
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13
Colored Concrete
Floors Available

Concrete in varied hues of'e's :
novel though practical metn0o u
flooring the basement and reeae~
,ion rooms IN homes. The apphe~-
ton Is not restricted to residences
however. as many uses have ais'
been found for such floors IN ino"s'
trial and commercial structures
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13
ALLOW 10 PERCENT
FOR PLUMBING COST

The cost Of a complete plumb
ing system should be approximate
" 10 per cent Of the total cost Of
the dwelling. This applies to small,
sinEle-family homes.
Owners are cautioned against
installing fixtures that are too ex-
pensive in proportion to the total
cost Of the home.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-13
SHOWS SUCCESS
Of REM0DELINC

There IL a permanent slice Il
our population with low rent-pay-
ing ability. In practically every
city there IL an immense shortage
Of decent housing for these people.
What II available TO them does not
reach minimum standards.
Yet there exists In the near-in.
older sections Of most OF our cities
houses that are old. obsolete, run
down. which can be reconditioned
to provide decent low-cost housing
for these people. And it can be
done by private capital at cost
much lower than the cost Of gov
ernment-built housing. and can be
made 10 produce fair return op
the investment"
So declared Arthur w. Binns.
speaking before the northwest re-
gional conference OF the National
Association Of Real Estate Boards
here recently. Mr.. Binns' expert
ment In reha Utilization Of Philadel-
phia houses for low-ineome rentals
has gained the attention OF stu
dents Of the housing problem over
the country.
Starting from small beginn-
ing, he has purchased some 300
old housing units and recondi-
TONED them to provide comfort
able, attractive homes for low
income families at rentals not ex-
oeeding $500 per room per month
and frequently rs low as $500 per
room per month. the total invest
ment resulting in a return in ex-
cess of 10 per cent net. These
were five-room. two-story. brick
row houses. fundamentally good.
Through a combination of circum-
stances their values had depreciat-
ed in recent years. some Of them
"a much rs e0es.