So far as closing up lenses for September, several of the agents yesterday reported that during the past ten days they had been very busy. In July, there was little or no business of this kind, the tenants delaying renting until the last moment. But with only two weeks before the first of the month, the rental business is heavy. Last week several of the agents closed more leases than they did during the entire month of July, and still greater activity is expected this week.

A most important development of Richmond's suburbs is almost due to the growth and development of Richmond's suburbs. It is almost impossible to make a good start, and with the improved streetcar service that will be provided by the rerouting of two cross-town lines, facilities will be greatly enlarged and the agents anticipate still greater speed in the development of these sections. This is especially true of the Northside, where, in many sections, there is not a vacant house.

The far West End is just on the threshold of development, but is being held up by certain improvements in both the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad and the city. Just as soon as this work is completed, which will be in the next few months, direct thoroughfares will be opened through extensive properties and will permit of great development. Several new sections were opened this past few days.  Months on the Northside, and these have been quickly disposed of. Building operations in these suburbs are expected to continue, and many new homes are being erected. 