Is It a Good Idea to Buy a Historic Home? It’s Not for The Faint of Heart, Expert Says

Author: Homes and Gardens

Nothing beats the character of an old home, but are the kinks and maintenance worth it?

Charm is abundant in a historic property. They hold history and character – but with it comes unique maintenance concerns that are not for the faint-hearted. So, is it a good idea to buy a historic home…

What’s more, when renovating an old property, you may have to go custom for many appliances and fittings to help them fit in, reminds Missy Derr, real estate advisor at Engel & Volkers: 

‘A direct example of this is my bathroom remodel. Standard bathtubs are 60”, however, my bathroom was only 57” wide. This required a specially ordered pedestal tub as I wanted to honor my own home’s 1920s build date plus my own desire to enjoy bubble baths…

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