Buying an old house

Leaks, wild life, inspections. These are the things I wished I was told to look out for before buying an old house.

All the things I wish someone had told me before we bought our old home, a 1940's Tudor with lots of character and plenty or quirks!

Name: Francina and Joe Baldi Location: Frederick, Maryland Size: 1,800 square feet Years lived in: 34 years; Owned Built around 1900, Francina and Joe Baldi’s townhouse has no doubt been through many transformations over the years. The couple have been through a few renovations themselves, but they have been careful to preserve as many of the original features of the house as they could, from the second stair in the kitchen to the thoughtfully embellished door hardware.

Looking to buy an old home? Ask yourself these 13 questions before you do.

Industry experts share costs, timelines and helpful tips.

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You may be surprised at the financial impact of downsizing.

Older homes come with lots of great opportunities. Unfortunately, they also come bundled with unpleasant surprises. Here’s what to look for in an old home, depending on when it was built, so you can prepare for repairs or renovations accordingly.

Please bring these old house features back!

Maybe you are at the beginning and thinking about buying an old house (if so, be sure to read this about why you should or shouldn't be buying an house!) or about to start a house renovation. In that case, we've caught you just in time! Here are 10 things you need to know before buying an old house to renovate.