Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 44, Number 288, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1946 — Page 10

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YOUR OWN NEW HOME WITHOUT DELAY!

“Merchant Builder” Way Is Stratton Plan Os Purchase

"The Best Way To Buy Your Home —" Ready To Move Into Says Worthman Why are most of the nation* homes now being built by th* ex perienced "Marchant Builder’ Why are they built "complete, ready to move hit before being offered to the buyers'’ There are several very important reasons which every prospective home buy er should know Many an Individual has embarked on a program of plan ping and constructing hie own home, either with or without a genera! contractor and found many serious diff ;< tiliies to harass him nt the very start and for month after month. Two of tho most important haz ar de of such a program today are uncertainties Involved In 1. Predetermining costs of final Job 2. The procurement at materials and labor It is very important to keep total costs within price ceilings so as not, to violate the priority limit, and. especially vital to be able to get the home reappraised to come within the (Ji appraisal without which getting a Gl loan is Impossible. Without a G I loan he would be required to accept another type of loan, if he could get it, much less favorable, and undoubtedly requir Ing additional cash Other items of added concern and expense are the procuring of priori ties which in accord with quite recent regulations now require com plete plans and specification*. cost data on construction, lard and im | proveinent costs and the like. Limitations are placed on the type, cost. I or rental value of the property Veterans of World War II are first I eligible to purchase or rent new homes. Stratton Homes Include Unforseeables Don't overlook th* following other item* which are all included j in price of Stratton Place homes: All details of land and purchase, abstracting, subdivision, platting.' restricting and improving with all utilities Procuring home plans and sped-1 fications, FHA construction inspections, FHA or (J I. loan approval*. Furnishing the Interest on construction money and on land investment until ready to occupy.' plus furnishing temporary utilities. | heat, water, taxes, insurance and assuming the hazards of accidents,' public liability, theft, destriction. shoitages, mistakes of any kind, and many other contingencies. On top of thie the builder has a responsibility for the entire pro perty being turned over to the buyer in good condition and to give every reasonable guarantee for the j same thereafter. If a sub-contrac tor fails to give service, then the builder t* called u|M>n. All of these builder responsibilities represent a special hazard at thia time of uncertainties caused by plant reconversion low industrial production, price increases, various regulations, insufficient supply of labor generally, and -i great de- ’ mand for new building and remodel-1 ing everywhere For the above rea sons many contractors have been required to make "cost plus" con tracts and by virtue of circum I stances unforseen, the costa have gone up to where tbe owner cannot finance the completion of the work Avoiding the Hazards Buying a home through a "Met- ! chant Builder" avoids all these hazards, disappointments and wor- j ries. Tou know exactly what the ' price is. the cash required, the amount of mortgage available and the monthly payment You also | know exactly what tbe home looks like, what it has in it, <.nd bow well you like it. Stratton Place homes are complete including lawn work, walks, drive*, linoleum, electrical fixtures and wall decorating and painting. Streets are compete except for asphalt wearing surface which will be put on next summer by .Mr. Worthman which will complete aii improvements. Stratton Place nomes are being built under production line method*. Starting with the raw land for the 20 Jobe, the excavation, rough grading and sewers were accomplished with heavy machinery in ( continuous operation avoiding rehauling of equipment and permit- * ting concentration of work. < A Large tawing 1 The saving by thia assembly line , method is probably 6 to 10% e» . ganstruction cost. Add to thia the

STRATTON PLACE EDITION

fact that most of the materials were purchased early in the summer and have since gone up. The homes therefore are approximately 10 to 15% leee than the cost to build a single house duplication. For a family who can afford this size and quality of home, it will be a good buy today. Little nr no down payment Is re quired for Veterans and monthly payments usually will run less than j rental for the same house Robert H Heller, lieiatur Realtor, is the Incal sales representative. Values On Increase In New Addition Early Buyers To Reap Advantages Those who huy in Strsttoh Pines i today. Decatur’s new and first ex-' elusive fully restricted subdivision. | will reap without additional coati to themselves the growing re I sources which naturally accrue to a residential community which Is ' continuing in development. Seward Mott, director of the I rban Land Institute. Washington, D. ('.. points out that Increasing value* appear In a residential section which Is new, which is grow- | ing and which Is fully proofed Declining and decadent values artmore likely to occur ’in older sections of the city where no proi tectlve restrictions are In force and where no new developments ar<> taking place and no new homes being built. In Stratton Place tiie 20 new homes located there are Just the start John R Worthman. the sub divider, points out that the entire i program call* for the building of HO new homes as soon as condl-> tions warrant. These new homes will come under the rame protective features as now prevail in the subdivision The additional struc-j tuns in harmony with those al-; ready built, will add still further to tbe value of tbe property owned hy the original purchasers. In ad dition to new homes there will be parks, playgrounds, recreational and shopping centers and other developments which will add still more to the value of every Strat ton Place home There is an incomparable feeling of well being In living In a community where all homes and all im- 1 provements and surroundings are new. The evidence of growth all around is stimulating, indicating tbe continued development ahead The community spirit of new own-' era. reflecting pride In their new homes and in their new community. Is an inspiration to happier living and greater enjoyment of tbe things of every day life.

Sound Solution Os Our Housing Problem, Comments McFaul

t # Mr i W v I W < tiK W 1l* ? It ' &< MMb BQk.. * w* Jk PAUL MCFAUL Paul McFaul, the first full time Chamber of Commerce executive secretary i« Decaturs history. today paid tribute to the sound business and civic enterprise reflected in the development of stratum Place which now hue 39 new homes

Meets City's Urgent Need Says Chamber Os Commerce Head

& r wk : * - ■ FaOB CLARENCE ZINER "The housing shortage during 1 the past few years has been tbe most crttiile in the hletory of tbe nation and It is reassuring to see here far in advance of most communities Decatur's deUnite steps to supply the home needs of its citizens." Clarence Ziner. president of the Chamber of Commerce said today. He pointed out that during the past decade the commercial and In-

Bob Heller Is Man To See To Buy Home BF ’’fs 1 I Bl- r •••BI 1 I. w - * ROBERT H. HELLER Robert H. Heller, local realtor and member of the firm of Bob and Dave Heller. Is the local sales agent for the homes in Stratton Place Mr. Heller has been Interested In Stratton Place from its very Inception, assisting with the original purchase of the land and in otherwise cooperating with John K. : Worthman in planning and plotting the subdivision and the subsequent erection of homes. Mr Heller has complete informa j tlon on every home In the addition and will be glad to cooperate with anyone who dealt es to inspect the i homes or who wishes to select one of them for hi* own purchase.

ready for occupancy. "Many communities today ” he said. ‘are finding it ne< canary I to reaort to all kinds of expediencies in o.der to provide some sort of shelter during the unprecedented housing shortage. Temporary housing, extensive trailer camps, converted lofts are being pressed into service. These, at the best, provide only temnotary shelter; do not answer the veteran's desire for an attractive norne. which he has every right to expect, and detract rather than add to the permanent value of the community. "Stratton Place provides permament homes of high quality and both the owners and the community can be proud of them in the years to come. “It is most edifying to see the Stratton Place enterprise at the present time and I am glad the first 20 homes are ready for occupancy during mjr firs* year as executive secretary of. the Irecatar Chamber ci Commerce.”

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, DECATUR, INDIANA

dustrial growth <>i D'-ratur had been unprecedented In the annals of the city. It would Indeed be unfortunate and result In a badly un I balaced condition If our home j building did not keep pace. The Iftiu census showed our population as S.IM. in IMO it had increased to SMI. Now the most accurate estimates place our population al 7,000. Within that period of time we acquired tbe General Electric Company plant at lieiatur; the McMillen industries have come to our, city. There have likewise been other induet rial and commercial developments. Plans for the future call tor many city and civic improvements, including an expended sewer pro- J gram, water plant, air port, golf course and other similar activities. "In harmony with these develop menta. Stratton Place gives us an exclusive residential subdivision ' with protective feature* In harmony with those of many larger | communities. It provides attrac- i I tive homes at once for 20 veterans and their families and more homes are soon to be built In keeping with the borne requirements of other residents of the city. "1 am glad to see such splendid progress In our efforts to keep pace residentially with our industrial growth."

Two Homes Furnished For Open House May Be Inspected Each Day 2 to 8 P. M. Courtesy Local Firms For the open house at Stratton Place, which i# held each day from 2 to 8 p m two of the home# on Harvester Lane have been handsomely and modernly furnished through the courtesy of Zwick'#, Schafer’s, Arnold * Klenk and Ziner s Modern Home Schafers The Schafer store has provided modern sectional living room furniture l»y Kroehler. The lamps | are styled by one of the nation's ) largest lamp manufacturers, Rem | brant. The bedroom furniture is; an 18th century design executed ; in mahogany by the Dixie Furniture Co. Mattress and box spring used , are Reatonic triple cushion Inner-1 spring with a matching box»epring A new Detroit Jewel gas range, gleaming Daystrom chrome dinnette set with plastic top furnish the kitchen. Tile Bondix auto-H mafic laundry unit is equally at home in kitchen, bathroom or laun-1 dry room. The smaller of the two bed j rooms Is furnished with a maple : Acme studio couch and matching . maple tables and chair making i the room suitable for use an a den ' as well as an extra bed room. Wm. H. Zwick and Sons The living room furnished by Wm H. Zwick and Sons is complete with sofa, lounge chair, desk and chair two end tables and a step table The distinctive furniture is by Dunbar of beautiful bleached mahogany. The lamps are also of unusual appeal and style. The bedroom furnished by Zwick includes a modern suite, consisting of bed. chest, and vanity and trench, likewise of bleached mahogany made by the Triangle Shops at St Mary's. Ohio. In the small bedroom are a Hollywood bed and cheat. The kitchen is furnished In a •nique and attractive manner with breakfast suite including table and four chaitw. The table is of plastic top with chrome base, uniquely attractive and durable. The struelure and style of frame is out of the ordinary -distinctively made by Daystrom. Arnold and Klenk Arnold and Klenk are supplying for the open house occasion the most ultramodern equipment of the latest design for the kitchen and laundry These include the famous Westinghouee electric refrigerator and range. The washer for the laundry in the basement is none other than the temoiu Laundromat which is the %o, I choice of so many housewives these days. In addition to supplying the Westinghouse refrigerator, range and Laundromat for tha open house. Arnold and Klenk have installed the much-sought-after Red Jacket Water Softener in each home in Stratton Place. The water soften- ' er is part of the equipment which | goes with the purchase of each home and is described elsewhere ( in this issue. (

* .y f y’-l *♦ Sul ' ■ <<v! «e »• . |||| THOUSANDS OF TONS OF DIRT were removed in the grading of the subdivision for the streets and the 20 new homes now gently sloping Mratton Place Ridge. Pictured here Is an action scene of the early days of preparing the terrain for the perfo t 1M fitting of the honiHM into the landKiitpe. In pii tun* left to right are John Wortbman, creator of tile subdivision; Hubert &.taut, owner of tbe land and T F. Crsliker. president of the First Htate Bank

Stzatton Place I SUBDIVISION FEATURES I

LOCATION Good property surroundings. No danger of future encroachment of in* jurious property. Just across the bridge from up-town. Near schools, churches, shopping, theaters, parks. High elevation—ridge topography. Beautiful approach. PROTECTIVE COVENANTS Effect of CITY ZONING. Lot owner protected as he knows for what each lot will be used and the general range of price and type of house. Kight of each to enforce covenants may lie changed or modified by vote of twothirds of lot owners. Occupancy restricted to white race except for domestic servants. Kesidential lots protected against noxious or offensive trades or activities, temporary dwellings, use of hillhoards. House Cost Restriction: Can't he less than that given for various streets, controlled by house area as well as cost. Limhcrlost Trail—Houses have special requirement of having all garages attached or semi-attached; others two-car garages plus a tool or garden house. Minimum house set-hack from streets. Harmonius lot grades. LOTS Ideal width (66 to HO feet) Wide lots piwtiie free space, more privacy, better view, light, sun and air. Permits wide rambling homes with breezeways and garages attached, space enough for recreation and flower gardens. More room to park on street. Varying depths, averaging 135’. Well shaped lots for full use (no odd shaped lots). Deep set-back lines for houses, 30 io 50 . feet. Improvements in—Taps for water, gas, sewers are extended inside front walk. No alleys. All utilities in street except utility poles which are in easements in rear. No more dirty alleys, less vandalism. Garage attached or near house; front drives are more convenient, less cosily and conserves lot area. Shade trees on every lot. Variety of sites to fit individual needs. STREETS AND UTILITIES Long blocks for safety, cost less to maintain. One Community Pass Cross connects long block for entra-conununity motor and pedestrian traffic. Medium circulinear streets. Main entrance street is wide with 36' pavement. • ■* ' 'f

Walk and curb combined. Less grass fl trimming and prettier unbroken lawns. Ke- fl inforced concrete for walks and curbs. fl Low easy curbs. fl Wide easy intersections. fl City water, gas, sewers and electricity will fl he extended to balance of subdivision with fl individual lot taps extended into each lot. jfl GARDENS—PLAYGROUNDS ■ Community vegetable guldens available. fl Playgrounds. fl COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION I To create good community spirit. fl Recognized as a very definite asset tu fl subdivisions everywhere. • fl Many are organized in existing old com- n munities—mechanics of organization are fl protided for in Protective Covenants —and fl may be set in action if desired by residents. fl Each lot owner is entitled to membership. fl Activities and duties might well include fl foltowing: Collecting rubbish, cleaning and fl cutting grass on vacant lots, welcoming new fl residents, arranging community Christmas fl decorating and parties, supply needs and 3 services that maintain and increase values. a May super vise adherence to Protective 3 Covenants. | Power to assess but not to exceed $5.06 g per year. a GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS I Offers Prestige—Names of Stratton Place 1 with street names taken from book* of Gene -■ Stratton Porter. I Individual character. | Natural features of varied topograph? | preserved. Offers; New environment of new homes J| also new land improvements — large deep g sewers—harmonizing surroundings, home? g atmosphere. | Enjoy enthusiasm of a new communit.' g spirit. I Health abounds—Secluded, quiet, clean | fresh air. Beautiful view and charm oi ij both city and countryside. EHA accepted. Ever increasing values. . Will have attractive masonry entrance <* | Limberlost Trail. M Abstracts carefully checked by attorney* | and now all made. - Ih To have modern shopping center w ample parking space, just east of bridge • | Monroe street. | One block to be multi-family homes on Porter Vista (where farm buildings wire | located.) A well balanced addition. Will be a favorite “Show Place of | tUT. i » nr I No taxes until 1948 required of home purchasers.

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