An Older Home Comes With Older Technology and Building Materials

The use of older technologies and building materials is not always a bad thing. The custom, hand-crafted qualities of an older home usually mean long-lasting value and a durable structure that one cannot find now-a-days. Technologically speaking an older home is usually filled with ancient methods of plumbing, wiring, heating, windows, roofing and insulating properties. This means a lot of costly repairs! Refitting a home with new wiring, windows, and plumbing can cost a fortune.

Older Homes Have Character That’s Hard to Buy

Wide-plank wood floors, solid wood craftsman doors, wrap around front porches … the list of reasons to love an elderly home could go on forever.

An Older Home May Require Some Remodeling

The current aesthetic that most homeowners want in their home is a large open floor plan with big closets, bathrooms and bedrooms. Unfortunately, this was not the desire centuries ago when older homes were being designed and built.

How Much Will Your Home Owners Insurance Be?

This is something a lot of home buyers forget to look into — the cost of homeowners insurance. Insurance is an expensive must-have,  no matter what type of home you buy.  However, insuring an ancient home can be even pricier.

The Top Two Updates of an Old Home

Roof and windows. These are the two updates that must be done first and should be made a priority.

Mix the Old With the New

While on your house hunt for the perfect relic of a home, you may fall in love with the bathrooms old claw foot tub, but then think, “That’s great, but I want a stand-up shower too”.

You Can Remodel an Older Home to Make it Become Modern

As mentioned above, the mix of old and new can be wonderful. Maybe you can take that idea even one step farther by taking an old home and attaching a new, modern home onto it. Why not?

Will Your Appliances Fit into the Older Home?

This is one that everyone seems to forget (until the movers attempt to squeeze your fridge through the front door). Older homes were built when household items were smaller than they are today

Embrace the Difficulties of Owning a Old Home

You have to love the home just as it is —old.  It will consume you (and your wallet) if you try to completely modernize an aged home.

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