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Show IJAIiY REIJTERS SEEK SilALL COTTAGES -- . ,- -' 17 amber of Homes In Eullding Con . tinues to Increase; Large House ' Stand Vacant. " There. Is an.ehormous demand' at the present time by renters for small houses, containing from 'four to six rooms. The supply Is not equal to the demand by any mean. ' '.'.'' Many houses of more than six rooms are vacant and have been so far some time. Although rents are about SO per cent higher .than a . year ago, the number of renters 'continues to Increase, v .. - .In the-real estate market business has been a trifle slower than two weeks ago. yet agoqd deal of real estate Is changing hands. , Builders and contractors report that the amount of building Is steadily augmented as the season advances. Recorded transfers for the week follow: Saturday, June 6th $11,483 Monday, June 8th 1,50 Tuesday, June 9t 2,690 Wednesday, June 10th 9,460 Thursday, June 11th 12,680 Friday, June 12th 6,447 ' Total 45,21B |