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Turn of the century

Young Ns GirlYoung Ns Girl Member Posts: 348 ✭✭✭
edited May 2006 in General Discussion
We are currently looking to purchase a home. There are a few homes that were built between 1898-1910 that I am interested in.

Would you purchase an old home? Why or why not?
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  • JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Like everything else, depends on the condition of the house and the price.
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
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  • spryorspryor Member Posts: 9,155
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Young Ns Girl
    We are currently looking to purchase a home. There are a few homes that were built between 1898-1910 that I am interested in.

    Would you purchase an old home? Why or why not?


    Not sure, but you may want to look into some special grants that are given for historical homes.
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  • tsavo303tsavo303 Member Posts: 8,913 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you care more about charm than closet space, modern baths and kitchens, go for it
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  • PJPJ Member Posts: 1,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Remodeling an older home can be likened to "exploratory surgery". You never know what you will find or how much it costs to cure.
    Pete
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  • allen griggsallen griggs Member Posts: 35,690 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A buddy of mine bought a farm house that was built in 1906. This was a great house.
    It had largely been remodeled, had new wiring and plumbing, thank God.
    He did hire a service to blow insulation into the walls, not a big deal.
    It had great fireplaces. Back in 1906 they still knew how to build a Rumsford style fireplace, and this house had two of them. They worked great, very warm.
    Most houses built after 1910 have crap fireplaces.
    As in any house purchase, pay the $250 to have a professional inspector take a look at it before purchase.
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  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    As Allen points out, the plumbing (both in and out) electrical, insulation (or lack of) as well as the windows, doors, foundation, etc. might NOT be up to par, unless they have been gone through recently. The building codes back then left a lot to be desired, compared to today's standards. Are they city water and septic, or well and leach field?

    What area are you looking in?
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Here is one thing to think about. We did a kitchen remodel in 2004. Also included a new furnace and new floors in LR and hallway. In the end it cost more than the house did in 1978.
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  • p3skykingp3skyking Member Posts: 23,916 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I go for the old houses. Especially if the original owner was a war veteran, rich, and didn't trust banks.

    Check the attic first!
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  • scottm21166scottm21166 Member Posts: 20,723
    edited November -1
    with a good inspection. updates and refurb done I see no problem. trouble is theyre really popular right now so not usually the bargain they were a few years ago
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  • zipperzapzipperzap Member Posts: 25,057
    edited November -1
    IF somebody's already done the rehab and it's been
    maintained well it can be a gem. If not, it can be
    a money pit horror of a nightmare.

    I've seen it go both ways with friends of mine.

    Be sure to consult the experts before you buy -
    or don't.
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