Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 36

2-D (OAKLAND TRIBUNE, SUNDAY. OCTOBER 17, 1937 PANORAMA OF. LAKEWOOD ESTATES NEW OAK KNOLL HOME Show to Get Color Photos mmm Exhibits Ease Home Search Plan Absorbs Extra Expenses Preliminary Costs Put Into Total Under Firm's New Method A new plan, whereby ill preliminary costs are absorbed Into the general financing ot homes, was announced yesterday for builders in Lakewoed Estates, new residential cornmunity now being Sunday Shows take Tedium Out of Job Of Home-Hunting "It you are looking for a home, how would you bo about finding one that suited your needs?" i. Bohannon Firm To Offer Display Of Oak Knoll Homes The David D. Eohannon Organi-.

zation, one of the first of the prominent home builders, and residential property developers to suppM the Oakland National Home Sbw which starts Friday of this' week, announces that a display of hand-' colored photographs of Oak Knoll residences will be presented at the show, a The coloring of these views has been accomplished in a manner that creates the effect of color photography, and is, -truly realistic, it is fti i Civ l3fS Jf A 1 This is on many attractive homes that may be inepected. in the tract of.the Bohannon Organization, adjoining the Oak 1 Knoll Country Club. IN SUNDAY Th gentle hills and invitlhg east of Walnut Creek, have a definite appeal Jo the home-builder. Some of the construction work'now In progress on the'property may be noted in the center of the picture, beyond the lake. valleys at Lakewood Estates, CROCKER IN stated.

"Our organization welcomes Hhe opportunity of showing Oak Knoll's homesso realistically to the thousands of people who' wi)l. visit great home show," states" JDavid D. Bohyion''andwe can assure them, inadvance.Jtha't-iiianyot.the detail features that will be explained by exhibitors at show, can be seen as a part of the display homes: thaLare open for inspection in Oak Knoll. "The popularity of this fine tract for its excellent climate is growing every day, and as each, new visitor finds that this section, really does possess a great plimatic advantage, the word is being passed that Oak Knoll is "the place to enjoy living." Oak. Knoll is reached by way of 82nd Avenue -from Foothill Bou- levard, driving just.a short distance into the hills surrounding the Oak Knoll Country Club.

i mm mmimmmimmhimi'iamm'i i mmmmmmmmmmmmmiumm mm mum iiim t'--y JyJ tw2 mill developed just east of Walnut Creek by The Lakewood Company, Ltd. The announcement wai made by Ft; Jr. for the company. fTThU new plan means "that a prospective home builder need only choose his horaesite and make a Sown payment on the same easy the' FHA financing, with Which everyone is familiar," said Burgess. "We take care of all the such as architect's services, survey, title papers, plans nd everything of that nature, and finance them 'as part of the cost pf construction which, Indeed, they ire.

We also see to tne erection 01 the home and, if desired, will have It equipped with furnace, water heater; electric range and refrigerator, all for one price and with but to be made EASES PROCEDURE "This should, make It materially easier for anyone desirous of owning his or her own home, it spreads over 'long period pay-menu which, under the usual prac tice, must be met by the home builder, addition to his own down mn4 cnafii! r9 earth is I turned. RFMnvrs rtirdev -For a long time home builders had to lav out cash on these pre- Hmlnaries. We take the stand that they are properly part of the cost of the home and should be financed is the other construction costs, This removes an Important burden trom those who would like to build, who pave the necessary down payment, but are restrained by the preliminary charges. "We meet the situation with one financial deal to cover everything," frorn initial purchase of the home' lite right through to delivery of the completed home." On Sound Basis That present values of Eastbaj residential property are on aound basis, with strong probability ot further lnprnasM durlntf 1938. is the Eastbay Values Four New Homes Rise in Richmond RICHMOND, Oct.

-fnnr new residences, to be the Frin" flu 4m umm mm, It 4Sfeit ijjci I It 11 ewpit'' n' a''. a. I of 45 new homes in the Walls Har- bor Center Tract." will be started Monda, it was announced Th hnmoo will Vip hiiilt. fnr'nn -a. new residential community Just HIGHLANDS Oaklander Is" Honored at Meeting Morris N.

Schiieider, wellknown Oakland realtor and civic leader, waa honored at the recent convention of the California. Fieal Estate Association, when a vote of thanks was passed at the directors meetH lng, in recognition of Schneiders work at the convention in his capacity of sergeant-at-arms, It was also unanimously, to present Schneider with a badge of authority for the office he occupies for life. A citizen of 4he Eastbay for the past 44 years, Schneider Is a native of Mary Prior to entering the real estate field, he was engaged In this thirty years, in the retail business. He has long taken a leading part in civic work, and has been prominently identified with the goodwill and trade promoting Activities of the Chamber of Com merce, the Oakland Real Estate Board, and various fraternal organizations. a honorary director of the California Real Estate Asstb elation.

Refinishing Floors -WherTrefinishing floors it is weil to remember that the surface must be clean and Be sure to fill and plug up all nail holes with filler, or putty. Be sure all grease spots are removed. After thtlinish Is applied and has become dry and Iwax" w.iirgive" protection against scuffing, make the paint job last longer and add a desirable soft lustre. These attractive homes, built by Paul E. Woodburn and Son, have been completed at 881 and 887.

Portal near Mandana Boulevard. They are open for Inspection today, and, at other times, by appointment. Homes located throughout Berkeley's hill district will be kept open for inspection tomorrow Jrl another of Mason-McDuiiie 'Company's "Sunday Home Showed Two of the eight homes selected for the showing are pictured below. Top is a 4-bed- room home on Shasta Road, and the lower photo shows a 6-room, 2-story home on Grizzly Peak Boulevard. This question is frequently asked representatives of Mason-McDuffie Berkeley real estate dealers by horne-seekerf who are look ing for ways and means -of elimi natio tiresome and haphazard search.

And 't is for the purpose of answering it that the comDany Inaugurated its series of "Sunday Home Shows," in which a group of nomes or varying designs, price and location are selected and kept open ror inspection during the day. CHOOSE DISTRICT FIBST "The lirst step we recommend to home-seekers who are anxious1 to eliminate waste; motion in home-hunting is to select the district or districts in. which they believe they would like to live," an official of the company explained yesterday. ''Suppose, for example, it has been decided that the Berkeley hills district would be "The next step is to that section. Under ordinary circum stances It is the that 1he tiresome part of the home-hunting program begins.

And it is then that our "Sunday Home Shows" provide real help to home hunters. "By visiting the lirst home we feature in any section, visitors are able: to get details on the entire group of have selected for showing that particular Sunday, Or, if none of the homes in the group selected seem to meet the needsof the Individual our repre- sentatives will suggest other hames In other locations that might be desirable. EFFORT SAVEP Our. is that much of the effort of home-huntfhg can be eliminator by -getting sufficient informa tion and advice during the pre liminary stages. From then on, visits may be made without wasted time, Visitors simply go to other homes suggested and will find these homes are within their price and size requirements.

In any group of homes we select -for Sunday showings, there is at least one home in every popular price and size bracket. This Sunday's show, for example, includes eight homes, 11 located in the Berkeley hills, and with five, six and seven rooms." Trees in Winter Give Area Charm "Most residentLof Oakland do not realize the beaiity of the hill country that lies about the city, declared Everett Bennett, sales man-ager for Mitchell Austin. "When the outlying Ijireas aredry and brown. Piedmont Pines preserves that freshness and beauty always associated with a forest. hemlocks are at their best when the Winter rains begin to fall.

So Piedmont Pines provides one of the most interesting prospects of this entire area during the perlqd of mild Clifornia POSSESSES CHARM "Essentially a fine home district, Piedmont Pines possesses a charm like that of the Monterey peninsula, and yet is within a few minutes drlve-of tho-conler-of activity -inJ downtown Oaiclnnd. "Le Mon Park, a portion of the Piedmont Pines RubdiviBiont k. an exclusive Tiome district. Within this area several distinctive dwellings are now open for public inspection, ttynt "reveal the possibilities of artistic architectural design in a setting of natural beauty. OFFERS WIDE VIEW "Piedmo.it Pines Is one of the panoramic sections' of Metropolitan Oakland.

From its situation looking down on the many cities that lie about the bay, a magnifice.nt vista of the the bay and the Marin peninsula Is "A drive to.ihe junction Park and Mountain Boulevards1- and jk swing- up over fine roads, well signed, leads to this new residential center." 131 ilf sSa 4 New Homes Completed Fine Residences Are Open for Inspection Sunday Afternoons Paul E- Woodburn Son, prom 'nent residential ljuilderi of the Inshore and Piedmont areas, an nounce completion of two fine homes at 881 ind 887 Portal Avenue, The homes are open for Inspection on Sunday afternoons; they may be viewed evenings by appointment. A description reaas: The homes are of the Monterey Colonial, and modified Georgian Colonial styles of architecture, dig nified and in keeping with the ex elusive character of the neighbor hood. They are similar in size, but distinctive in color schemes and in terior finishes. Only the finest of pastel, washable wall papers have oeen used in the living rooms and bedrooms, and the kitchens and bathrooms' have canvased walls wherever the liberal use of tile does not cover. All lighting fixtures are custom-built, and the hardware is of solid brass.

Quality is further evidenced by the use of fireproof Insulation board beneath the dIos- ter( a method of construction that meets the fire Underwriters' test of being fire-resistant for one hour. There are copper hot-water pipes, and 2000 feet of reinforcina steel been lised in each foundation. They are reached by way of Man laan isouievara to mortal 11 fl, 1.6 NdfTieCl i It IJKTrfI mflrlfinPr I lUNuyCI Commenting on the aDdolntment. 'The advancement of Leiser to greater responsibilities is in recognition of the fine work he performed as district manager of our Seattle district He has background of experience which, plus his natural and energetie ability, ably fits him to continue the development work so successfully carried on by Fouty." Point Is Economy It if considered, false economr.lo attempt to save on the number of coats of paint applied for.aurface protection. It has been conclusively demonstrated in tests by paint experts that two coats of paint applied every four years will give better service than one coat applied every two years.1 riew of William A.

Davis, president ''Each home has three master bed-of the Federal Savings and 'pms and two tiled baths upstairs; Loan on the main floor are rge li'vlng Davis, recently and dining rooms, spacious kitchen from the United States Savings and an( dinette, i powder room 7 by 11 Loan Convention in. Los Angeles, lavatory. -The garages bases hie belief upon reports from ar entered from the kitchens, members of the League, in- Downstairs are large, maple-floored' 10,258 home-lencjina; institu- recreation rooms, maid's suites, tions in all sections of the country ished and unfinished storage rooms with assets in excess of five end separate furnace rooms with one-half billions. heating systems that are guaran- "Home building activity' in the teed for 23 yean." Eastbay during the past few months These- homes are situated in the has barely begun to compensate for vicinity of the Crocker Highlands the housing shortage," Davis tald. School, just five minutes drive from "The only fsfctor which controls the the Lakeshore shopping district.

HOME SHOW Lighting Enhances Beauty of Garden The entrance Wl garden of a home may be enhanced with effective lighting. Illumination that shows the number of a house is a boon to visitors, and a Jighted walk between house and garage is help-ful. When a home is built and financed under the terms of the Insured- 'Mortgage 'System of the Federal Housing Administration arrangements be made to include this type of lighting. Cotton Acreage Authoritative figures indicate California has 618,000 acres of cotton this veak-. a' 67 ner cent nuM-piise over Jasi largesLsinCeJ 1933.

budQet pre' sway? equip clllt V' uatef Vint I. Pine 1 1 to you. Beauti-v all new homes, TV have other El Centro to Gleridome Circle Extension Cords Must Be Replaced Worn extension cords oh lamps or other electrical fixtures should be replaced promptly. The cost is small compared to a burned-down house or, a severe shock. When the wires bertd'-tob easily "where" "they enter the connections: or when the outside silk covering wears, out, it is time to buy new cords.

Housei Need Paint The average frame house usually given paint protection every three to five years if the best service is expected. Metal work, if exposed to salt atmosphere' and the action of rust, may" require more frequent UTi Increase inn i iv speed of new home construction here is the interval necessary for prospective home owners to accu mulate suilicient initial capital." OBSTACLES REDUCED xn nis oenei tnat tnis accumuia-- tlon interval" will be hastened by conditions, Davis refers to the cpn- vention address of Dr. Norman J. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Morris Schneider, of 'Oakland, was honored at the recent convention oi the California Real Estate Association, where he officiated as sergeant-at-arms. Repairing Gravel Roofs When repairing a gramiU roof.

first sweep the entire surface clean of all dirt and loose gravel. Then Inspect carefully for leaks especially around flashings, skylights, chimneys an'd cutters and natch them. When this has been done, apply a heavy roof coating by brush ln one direction only, using a brcfom, roofing brusft or a spreader. Knots in Wood One 'way to guard against knots. and sappy places in wood when painting Is to coat these with orange shellac before applying the.

paint. This nrevents the rosin or nllrh from discoloring the. paint. Sieberllng, who said: Announcement is made of cost of living will not be lo pointment of L. Leiser as man-much of an obstacle for families ager of the Northern California housing in 1938 as it trict for Canada Dry Ginger Ale has been during the last two years, incorporated, succeeding A L.

Th-. wesent situation is bright for Fouty, who has been, promoted to i home-building expansion, and wlU assistant division manager with oe for several years. headquarters at Los Angeles. Both The present recession wai eonsld- changes are effective on or' about red of minor importance by November 15 Oakland firm which recently pur chased lots nere. rne nomes are to be built between "South 17th and South 20th Streets and Cutting Uoulevard and Mains Avenue.

Poultry Investment TnV importance of the poultry industry in California is shown by the following figures: Money invested. $80,000,000. ftumber of dozen eggs preduced -within, the year, value, $27,000,000. Cash value of poultry, If Climate vtlf Your Health Come to OakKnoll ill, i Oak Knoll Rasidtncs Art Attractive Beyond ff "ordt Yesrif your health usceptibl to atmos pheric changes, Oak Knoll's climate is a -wonderful tonicY And, if you're. one of those particular people who demand individu- ality home' you live in, Oak Knoll honies are for you.

So distinctive are Oak Knoll's architectural types (exemplified in new for your Oak Knoll has be 7 come a community of itself, nestling in the protected ltile valley about ha)fmile in the" hilTs from 82nd Avenue and -Boulevard. 5 6 Rooms F.H A. TERMS I DAVID D. BOHANNON ORGANIZATION 331 17th Street HI gate 1613 speaiteri wno consiner inw.remc- tance of some purchasers lo ktatrs: vNnei5 haw?" TWO FINE NEW HOMES OPEN. FOR INSPECTION.

No NI anu a vxt" ST LAKEWOOD COMPANY, Qffices on property. Phone Walnut Creek 264J present building costs is- tempo rary condition. Increase in costs were attributed to past fluctuations in activity which have heretofore furnished laborer! in the building trades with an average of only a few months' work a year. Opinion was expressed that Increase in building volume would tend toward a stabilization of present costs, rather than further LOAN GAIN CITED Substantial gains in residential loans, and investments of Federally chartered savings and loan assocla- tions were also revealed during the convention, according to Davis "Growth of the Tirst Federal Savings and Loan Association since this institution began busjness in April of 1933, at 438 Seventeenth Street, compares favorably with other institutions -throughout the country," Davis concluded. FHA Mortgagors Have Moderate Incomes Over half of the families buying heir homes under the Federal Housing Administration Insured mortgage system have annual In-pmea of $2500 ghowing acquisition, of a home under hi plan has been made easier and mT tar the family of i moderate mfans.

ine eut of 10 of these home buyers are using less than one-fifth of: their incomes to meet their monthly payments. BUILD I THIS l-BOOM irH-; u-i Attend This Style Show of Finer Hontes in Le Mon Park 0 t- 881-887 Portal Avenue, near Mandana Boulevard Exclusive neijjiborliood, near Crocker Highlands School, 5 minutes to LnkesJiore tliopping district, View property. Each home lias 3 master bedrooms and 2 tiled baths, living room, dining' room, kitchen, dinette and powder room on ground floor; maid's suite, recreation room with maple floor, 'finished storage room, separate'' -1 furnace room. with heating plant guaranteed for 25 fireproof insulated walls, copper hot water pipes, founds- tions heavily reinforced with steel. Quality construftion throughout.

Liberal Financing arranged" on any reasonable basis Drive by unf of Mandana Blvd. to Portal, up Portal a Hock and a half. 'i .,.1 Open Sunday afternoon or by appointmtnt. DISAPPOINTING! From the Junction ot Park Boulevard Mountain Boulevard follow the arrowa which fmlnt to Corona-Ion Hmm In La Mon Park, bridge ables Fremont Housia Coronation House Those who. want their new -horne to enjoy a really distinguished address "are choosing Le Mon Park in Piedmont Pines.

This secluded area in the hills is only 15 minutes from Broad-way and I4th Street, and is being rapidly developed foMhose who are in position to enjoy the finer things in life. Three homos now open; three more rearing completion. See them today or any day in PIEDMONT PINES Piedmont Pines Office AN dover 3844 Two prospctivuyers fallln.d the T. A.TrtSlremenU of 20 eash cn thl, attraptive new1 t-room house! Impala mt to rna'k unusual' offer: you hava a. "GrMd" (J1000), 'X w'11- take.

"Second" and aavs you at least preliminary cash outlay, necessary to secure a loah under F. A. flnanclng-aystem. Thli house Is financed at 6 with, monthly Installment of Hl.Sl, plus the "Second." The price 'onMhls new house has to PAUL E. WOODBURN ioNND OWNERS AND BUILDERS been reduced It's at savings clos-ln lot, In Class A district, new houses to show you.

From Park Boulevard turn west en Cooperation with brokers For Appointment Telephone GLencourt 5657 PAHF A COMPAAf ri ii.i;i.ks.