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nd M. artrlre fr y - .... I I I I I I I I Carl Forberg, associated with Hill F. A. Cooper, Wilmette contractor, Tom Brown, general manager of and Wheeler, real estate operators at recently erected two stores for Wil- the Gilbert D. johnson and Bros. sales Winnetka, related a story the other liam Edwards at 372-74 Hazel avenue staff, ays the handicap in the real day that illustrated the wonderful ri e in Glencoe. They are model struc. estate business, put there earlier this in the past decade in north shore tures, two stories high and absolutely eason by Jupiter Pluvius, working land values. He told of a man who had fireproof. in conjunction with polar influences, Real Estate Operator Tella of formerly lived in \Vinnetka, but who "I'm proud of these structure ," Mr. has been removed. According to Mr. had sold his home and moved away Edwards told the present writer, one Brown, activity in north shore realty the Wiles and Moods of about 15 years ago. At that timeday this week; "Mr. Cooper did me has taken on quite a spurt the past IS years ago-thi man's house and Home Owner an excellent job. I don't believe there's fortnight, despite the fact, too, that lot were worth $2,400. He returned a more competent and conscientious in normal times July and August are to Winnetka recently, said Mr. Forbuilder anywhere than Mr. Cooper. dull months in realty transactions. ~r. berg, and found the old premises inHe's a credit to his craft and to Wil-l Brown believes this activity will1 go B~ooklyn tact. Resolved to re-purchase his mette." on without a let-up until the fall PROPERTY IS TOO HIGH former holdings, the truant Winnetkan Se\'eral Winnetkans were discussing was amazed to learn that the property property values with E. Burt Brown, was now worth more than $16,000. Some of them advanced Buyer and Seller Need to Get "The same investment opportunities yesterday. are held out in the north shore prop- the argument that owners are asking Together erty today that existed ten or more too much for their holdings. Said years ago," says Mr. Forberg. "The one of the party: "Land hereabouts demand for it is unlimited. The north would change hands fast and Winnetka grow mushroom-like if real A prominent north shore dealer in shore is not surpassed anywhere else estate owners displayed better judgreal estate, who for obvious reasons in America as a de~irable place to live." ment. They are halting progress in would not consent to have his identity the village by tackin~ f;Ulciful prices 1 revealed, sums up the sitution in his Chicagoan Buya Large on their real estate." profession in this fashion: Kenilworth Property "Yes," ventured Mr. Brown. "it looks "There is no set of men who work L. C. Dilks. vice president of Star- nowadays as if the era of great opharder than we real estate dealers. portunity had gone forever. Just We know the immense value of ad- rett Brothers, Inc., builders, has bought listen to this: My grandfather started ninety-seven feet on the east side of vertising and every last one of us out from Danville, lllinois, back in the would reach out for all of it that we Sheridan road, between Woodstock and last century, to prospect for a good rould get were we not held back by Oxford roads, in Kenilworth, from location to establish my father-then conditions peculiar to our profession. Walter 0. Birk, president of the Birk budding into manhood-in business. 5~% Let me explain it this way: i have Candy Manufacturing company, for a Grandfather made that trip in a saddle, considerable vacant and improved reported $30,750, or at the rate of $316 riding an old white horse and finally property listed in my office. It is a front foot. McGuire & Orr were winding up in what now is Evanston. interest with privilege of payment in part or brokers. off~red there by the owners at cerThe property extends east 220 feet to He arrived in Evan ton via Chicago in full at any time without notice and without tairf prices. Well, along comes someand when he stopped at a .place on body who is more than anxious to the top of the bluff, but doesn't include the site of the present Wrigley buildriparian rights. It was bought by Mr. charge for such prepayment privilege; locate on one of those sites. He Birk, over a year and a.half ago for ing on Michigan boulevard, the owner negotiates a quick sale, puts up the offered to trade him 30 acres of land And at 6% in monthly payments with like $23.500, through McGuire & Orr. cash and the deal is closed. It would This sale removes from the market there for the old white 'hoss.' Those benefit me, financially and otherwise, privilege. Folder showing method of monthly were the days of the cheaper land, last available lot in Kenilworth on to let the public know that I made the boys. We ' are living in the wrong payment loan in detail sent on request. that sale. But the moment it gets the east side of Sheridan road running time." into print a,nd my other clients read back to the bluff, with the exception of feet a little further south in the it. then my phone keeps me busy. 200 Everybody who owns property, after McGuire& Orr Kenilworth Beach de- Valuable New Homes in reading of that sale, believes he has velopment. Mr. Dilks intends buildWeek's Building Grants listed his land too low. He phones ing a residence. Permits to build new homes were me to raise the figure, and there you 31Z South Clark Street, Chicqo issued at the Wilmette village hall, Real Estate and T ranafer are. this week to W. E. Ruche to conTelepbODe Wabub 1Z4I Aakine Too Much · Buaineu Are Moving Apace struct a two-story brick veneer dwellI· "It's human nature for one to wish "Winnetka real estate men must be ing in Arthur Dumas' Sheridan road I subdivision, for $12,000. Leslie MahoI to get the most for anything he has doing a lively business," said one of to sell, but this characteristic-if I the Brothers Scully, the transfer men ney, Chicago, is the owner. F. Kipp will build a two-story brick dwelling may call it that-has a deleterious of Prouty Annex, during a conversaeffect on the r'lalty business. It was tion with a Talk representative, early at 240 Greenleaf avenue for $13,000. A two-car garage will be erected by not altogether the weather that re- this week. He continued: tarded real estate sales this spring; "I get this impression from the num- the Cairo building material company at 920 Fifteenth street, for $631. it was the prices asked. North shore ber of permanent families that we property owners are asking too much are moving into the village. These for their holdings. They forget that have averaged about one a day all THE ROOF WITHOUT A REGRE T the other fellow is out for the best spring and summer. , of the bar~'!.m, t~. . Wpy, just the "F. A. Cooper, the Wilmette conWhen a property owner wishell to sell his real estate, he wants other day a man came to me and said: tractor, has just finished and sold "Mr. Blank, I'm in the market twelve attractive homes in Winnetkaquick action as a rule. The best way to get results is for h im for a home. When you have a $40.000 six of them are located in Cherry 10 list his property with a reputable ·and energetic realtor with a n dwelling that you can sell for $30,000. street; the others, in Ash street. Our exclusive contract. notify me. I'll be on the job to buy it.' concern moved seven of the occupants We, knowing that we are protected in our efforts to sell "This man is only one of many simi- of these places. property, will devote every possible energy for making a sale. lar instances. And it's not only land We will spend money advertising the property which we v1ould "Where do the new comers hail owners that are hindering the pro- from? Mostly from Chicago, but the not do if other brokers had the property for sale. The chances gress of the north shore. Many people north shore is attracting people from for a satisfactory and prompt sale are obviously much greater tell me they would like to come here other places, too." under an exclusive contract. to live, but the cost of living is an This system gives quick results without costing the property You will never have to worry obstacle and frightens them away. owner one cent more than the regular sales commission. about leaks, fires or repairs If Everybody hates smallpox, but any Satisfied Clients, This your home Is roofed with Hawsensible person will admit the plague Man's Uppermost Concern thorne Concrete Tile, the econwhen one exists. Facts are facts; omical, permanent and fireproof The · real estate office of Frank A. roof-"the roof without a rethey are always stubborn things, but Reid nestles in a quiet spot at 956 gret." Ask for quotation. they must be met. The north shore Linden avenue, Hubbard Woods, but needs a new deal in many ways, but that's the only feature of the business Roofing Fountaia Square, EYaDatoa EYaaetoa Z . little can be accomplished to better that is quiet. Friends who are watchHaworneTile Prouty Buildial', Wiaaetka Wiaaetb z1· conditions until the real estate holders ing his operations say Mr. Reid is 2136 S. 48th Ave., Cicero, Ill. lead the way. They hold the key to getting one dealer's full share of the Tel. Lawndale 4610; Cicero 7% the whole situation." business up his way, but Mr. Reid WHEN PUBUCITY IS NOT DESIRED Tells Story of Boom in North Shore Realty himself is too modest to sound hi own praises. "I'm doing well enough," is his only comment, "but what plea es me mo t is this-my sole aim is to negotiate only those deals wherein my patrons feel satisfied with the results." Which is by no means a bad motto for any man, in any business. Glencoe Dealer Lauds Fmda Spurt in Realty F. A.. Cooper, Builder Buaineu Thia Moath In the Days That Preceded Sale of Bridge ------------·-··········-············--------------~ We Are Making for The Prudential Insurance Company of America FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS At · George H. Taylor Real Estate Mortgap Co. ~---------·--------------------~--------------------· When All Others Have Failed Come To Us Why Not Try It? ll Quinlan & Tyson, Inc. co. BUILDE RS' MEETING The North Shore Associated Builders held their monthly meeting at Glenview last Wednesday evening, when Frank Gathercoal of Wilmette, and George E. Bennett of Evanston were among the speakers. Seventy members were present. PINE CREST Subdivision Buy these choice lots directly from the owner. Choice 50 foot lots to be sold at $35 per foot. ~ust be seen to be appreciated. Ri418e at Highland AYe. FOR SALE Trees, Shrubs and tmtf~ntrcs it lieeler-- Cut Flowers 1 Ulllt 1 urat.., BARGAINS John Ostrowsky 1487 AIIMary AYenue, WILMETIE Fox&Fox Phone Wilmette 20% Hubbard Wooda Phone W"JIIDetka 548-J I Super Transportation ·-----------·-·-----------·············-·············· North Shore Homes NEW ENGLISH COTIAGE For R eat-l· room Stucco Home, 4 larp heclrooae, attic, hot _ t... ....t, !1 U.aaecliate ....-.ioa. P rice $111M per ·oath. Seven rooms-four bedr.ooms, two baths, garage attached, 66x140, $21,000. Terms. Attractive Stucco Colonial Home consisting of 6 rooms, sun parlor and sleeping porch; grounds beautifully landscaped; 120x200; snap; $30,<XX>. VACANT 50x257, 1 block from lake, $5,500. 118x135, east location, $100 per foot. The STAR denotes the zoned busine s center and depots at SUNSET MANOR, which is the one real development in a North Shore City, adjoining the New North Shore Electric right of way. Boulevards radiate in five directions from Star. Limited train stop, transferring passenger from Bus Line, serving outlying districts. The fastest electric service to loop with Limited Stop offers Super-Transportation. Homesites adjoin Municipal Golf Course, and are near New Athletic Field. · Streets paved and other improvements in this year. Homesites restricted as to size and cost of homes . Price range, subject to change, $19.00 to $30.00 per foot. This environment offered at these extremely low price will make a very profitable investment. (Limited amount of frontage zoned for Business available soon. Make application now. SERVICE TO THE BUYER-TO niE SELLER , I North Suburban Realty Co., Inc. 10 Soatla La Salle Street, CHICAGOMaiD 3733 '· I DZ PARK AVE. P._.GJ.coe411 GLENCOE, ILL I ··· ······················c··························' Walter P. Smith & Co. 'I Wilmette, EftDataa 541tW W"UIIMtka aDd Gleacee, Wimaetka 1