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an1 | What are some pro's and cons of buying a house that was built in the mid 1800's...? |
I'm looking to buy a house that was built in 1862 but this will be our second home and we're looking to fix it up a lot. The furnace is new and the siding is about 15 years old and the roof is 6 years old. I'll take any advice. . . thanks! |
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sdmike
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Get a professional property inspection from an inspector who specializes in homes this age. Have your eyes open and money budgeted for regular upgrades and repairs. Get to know the plumbing, heating/cooling, and electrical systems before your buy. Plan and budget for necessary upgrades - Plan ahead and you cannot be surprised.
This is not a bad deal, it is just something to be aware of. |
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lilacroseoftexas
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make sure u don't spend so much on the house itself that u run out of $ for the repairs |
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West_End_Girl
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My Parents house is 120 years old. They love the house now that's its all fixed up but totally wish they had not purchased something so old, now that they are ageing. Old houses are fun to own once you have them done cause people love to see how you fixed it up. My parents kept all the original hardwood in the entire house and they even lucked out and one of the windows has the original stained glass in it still, which they found out is worth over 3000.00 if it broke and they tried to have it remade. So stuff like that is cool, but the work you have to put into it every year can be a pain.
On top of the renovations your initially planning on doing you'll need to do regular maintenance almost yearly on stuff like, cracking walls, lifting floorboards (if you keep the original hardwood) cause the house will proabably shift lots. You'll have pretty high heating bills too if you live in an area where the winters get pretty bad. My folks winterize the house every year and it still gets pretty cold in there. Also if the previous owners haven't done it already you'll eventually have to move the house over onto a new foundation. When my parents bought their place, they had to build a new foundation and move the house onto another part of the property 2 or 3 years after they purcahsed.
So yeah, old houses are cool to live in, but you definitly have to be very aware of what your getting into, those kinds of properties need constant attention. Good luck, and have fun with your new place! |
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Cardinal Rule
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Something else that hasn't been mentioned is that you may be limited in what you can do to the house to fix it up. Many cities around the country have laws that apply to "historical sites", i.e., anything old. These laws are in place to preserve our heritage, and they tend to prohibit modernizing the facility. You should talk to a lawyer in your area and ask what restrictions there are, if any, on an old house in your area. |
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billy brite
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Well, I for one, disagree with the negativity expressed by some.
First, is the house in an area where other older homes have been restored? An up scale setting?
Have the previous owners maintained it and made improvements?
Are there any signs of termites, crumblig foundation, roof leaks? I would have at least 3 home inspectors assist you in reaching a final decision. I don't mean contractors! Banks may recommend some inspectors.
What would the profit be if you had to sell?
Could the house be placed on the Antique Home list?
Is the house in an area where strict codes are enforced? some Mortgage Co. insist on licensed contractors doing the work. If you are out in the country where that is not a worry, that's a plus.
It is difficult to get homeowners insurance on a house under renovation, because they cannot determine if a claim for some kind of damages is due to the renovation, or some other cause.
On the positive side, they don't build homes like that any more. The door frames and casings cost a fortune now, so removing the trim and having it stripped of lead paint is a must. The lumber it is built with is ten times stronger than the soft woods they use today in those boxes they call houses.
Actually, you can pretty much plan on stripping the interior down to bare bones, doing the neccesary mechanics, insulation, etc. and then re installing the dry wall, trim and painting.
I purchased a Handyman special back in 1978, for $72,500.00. It was a two family, small house. I restored it to top condition, added a 15 x 24 foot single story addition, and paved the driveway. I invested $30,000, some of which was tax deductable, and after six years, sold the house for $237,00.00. Naturally, I did all of the work myself while holding a full time job. All in all, I came out , after paying off the mortgage, closing costs, taxes, material and so on, a clear profit of $147,675.00
I'm not saying you can do the same thing. I have allot of tools, been renovating and building since 1965, and eat, drink and sleep working on DIY projects. It has been good to me. I am 73 years young, and in the process of restoring the home I am living in. Because of my efforts, and even after two divorces, I am completely debt free and back in 1998, purchased for cash, a 142 acre farm with 4 houses on it.
I want to wish you all the good luck in the world if you decide this is the house you want to restore. Keep this in mind, building and,or restoring houses is like leaving your foot print on this great earth. |
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newmexicorealestateforms
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Like I attempted to tell you on the other posting you did. Unless you have a lot of money and you want to spend year after year on rehabbing projects I would not do it. What appears to be ok always turns out to not be ok or not up to code causing insurance nightmares also. Even if your roof is only 6 years old the underneath is still 145 years old supporting your new roof. Kind of like a grandma bench pressing her 6 year old grandson every day. It won't last |
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real pro
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Unless you are structural engineer or have a lot of experience in this area, hire a qualified building inspector to do a thorough inspection of the property and all of the systems. You will need to assess what is still servicable, and what will need to be replaced. Once you determine what needs to be replaced, you will need to estimate the cost of these items and then factor them in to your value. Even if you plan on doing the work yourself, you should still include the value of your time and effort when evaluating what the property is worth. Also, check with your local government to see whether there are state tax credits or other incentives for restoring an older home. |
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pimp_knuckles
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pros' and cons....pro= you'll have a house
cons= the house will be old so that your kids will be really scared at night bc in all horror movies they use OLD houses to scare the NEWCOMERS
also the house will creek everywhere
also bugs are prolly everywhere |
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Michael Bolton
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Ghosts |
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godzillasagoodman
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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE STAY AWAY.
its a nightmare. never buy these older homes, theyll cost you so much cash youll go broke. heating, air systems are terrible, your bill will be $1,000 a month to heat that place, not worth it
old homes are like old dogs, useless lol |
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