Buying A Property In A Historic District? Do Your Research To Avoid Trouble



Oh how we love those old classic homes in the older parts of the city. Big wrap-around porches, wonderful craftsman or Victorian style trim and beautiful, one-of-a-kind windows. Walking through those older neighborhoods reminds us of childhood days long gone, and a kind of America that seems so far away from the information and technology age we live in today.

Sale of Historic Mansion – Sign of Hope for the Market



Ceiling of the Antebellum mansion

For the real estate industry the events of the last few years have induced what many might term “the era of faithful prospects” for those in the business. However, low prices have made some money for the sharp (or lucky) few positioned well, during the worst times for Realtors ever. But, for developers and investors interested in the market for historic homes, investment and movement seemed to all but dry up, understandably. News today offers yet another glimmer of hope.