Real Estate

[10 on Tuesday] How to Finance Your Historic House

Posted on: April 23rd, 2013 by Julia Rocchi 2 Comments

 

We've talked about how to find a historic house and figure out its style (parts One and Two), so this week, we'll cover how you can help pay for it all.

Purchasing a house is a complex process, with many steps, costs, and decisions along the way. When you’re buying a historic house in particular, there are a few different elements and terms you’ll want to be aware of ahead of time so you can prepare and plan accordingly.

Side note: You’ll find this toolkit referencing things like deed restrictions, easements, and historic house inspections. We will explain these concepts in more detail in upcoming toolkits so you have the complete picture.

But in the meantime, let’s talk about the money. Here’s what you need to know about financing your historic house:... Read More →

Julia Rocchi

Julia Rocchi

Julia Rocchi is the managing editor for the National Trust. By day she wrangles content; by night (and weekends), she shops local, travels to story-rich places, and walks around looking up at buildings.

Historic Real Estate: The 19th Century Edition

Posted on: April 19th, 2013 by Emily Potter 1 Comment

 

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Stone Cottage, on the corner of Riverbank and Talbot Streets in Burlington, NJ.

1840 Stone Cottage -- Burlington, New Jersey

Designed and built by acclaimed Philadelphia architects William Strickland and Thomas Ustick Walter, this nearly 5,000-square-foot cottage is a Gothic Revival masterpiece. It was built on the highest point of Burlington City’s riverfront and offers gorgeous views and original historic features throughout. Price tag:... Read More →

Emily Potter

Emily Potter is a copywriter at the National Trust. She enjoys writing about places of all kinds, the stories that make them special, and the people who love them enough to save them.

[10 on Tuesday] Buying a Historic Home: What’s Your Style? (Part 2)

Posted on: April 16th, 2013 by Emily Potter 9 Comments

 

Part Two of our architectural style digest (read Part One here) offers definitions and examples of houses from approximately 1855 up to 1960.

When you’re looking at historic houses, it’s important to remember that many are not exactly a single kind of style. You’ll discover that some have used other materials or details not found in the technical definition, or alterations, additions, and updates have melded two different styles together.

These nuances and variations are what make each historic house special and oftentimes historically significant. So preserve them, celebrate them, and enjoy them!... Read More →

Emily Potter

Emily Potter is a copywriter at the National Trust. She enjoys writing about places of all kinds, the stories that make them special, and the people who love them enough to save them.

[10 on Tuesday] Buying a Historic Home: What’s Your Style? (Part 1)

Posted on: April 9th, 2013 by Sarah Heffern 5 Comments

 

Last week, we kicked off our series on buying a historic house with a toolkit focused on how to find the right new-to-you home, and this week, we’re moving on to the next step -- identifying the kinds of properties you might find.

Naturally, with the United States being as large as it is, there are a lot of architectural styles to cover. If you’re looking for a home built between approximately 1620 and 1890, today’s post is for you. Tune in next week for part two, which will get through the mid-20th century.

And because architecture, like preservation, comes with a lot of jargon, look for definitions and links throughout for more information.... Read More →

Sarah Heffern

Sarah Heffern is the social media strategist for the National Trust’s Public Affairs team. While she embraces all things online and pixel-centric, she’s also a hard-core building hugger, having fallen for preservation in a fifth grade “Built Environment” class.

Historic Real Estate: The Inn Edition

Posted on: April 5th, 2013 by Emily Potter

 

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Former Mabel Dodge Luhan Guest Home -- Taos, New Mexico

Mabel Gansen Evans Dodge Sterne Luhan was a wealthy American patron of the arts who built this Pueblo-style house to encourage artistic and intellectual creativity. Georgia O’Keeffe, D. H. Lawrence, and Ansel Adams were just a few of the guests who once stayed here. Price tag: contact agent... Read More →

Emily Potter

Emily Potter is a copywriter at the National Trust. She enjoys writing about places of all kinds, the stories that make them special, and the people who love them enough to save them.