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Is Buying a Historic Home Right for You?

Zillow

Some home buyers want new, modern and move-in ready. As a result, renovating and altering a historic home - particularly the building’s facade - will require a separate layer of approval and sometimes bureaucracy. As a result, renovations and planning can take longer and cost more. Many towns throughout the U.S.

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How to Maintain the Character of an Old Home

Eppraisal

That said, most old homes are rough around the edges and require renovation to be fully functional. Use historical significance and architecture as a main selling point. Don’t Touch What’s Unique Before starting renovations, decide what nonnegotiable parts of the old home you want to maintain the most.

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Weird Real Estate Agent Photos for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

From horror movie-esque semi-abandoned homes for rent to home decor that overshot “unique”, the owners and agents behind these funny ads thought things were perfect just as they were for their photos and open houses. It sits in the Sarasota beachfront neighborhood of Lido Shores, an area that’s a haven for modern architecture.