Buying an old house

What you can REALLY expect when you buy a 100 year old farm house

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

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

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.

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!

Well, we bought the house we dreamed of! A house in our ideal neighborhood, with great flow, oozing with charm, and full of lots and lots and lots of projects to keep me busy. We knew that certain projects would be way easier to do before we moved in, and the odor issue was at the top of

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

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.

Whether the buying market is hot or not! You know when you find the perfect home! But sometimes that perfect home comes with age and with age comes with problems! Learn with us as we tackle our 122 year old house!

Buying an old house is likely the largest purchase you'll make in your lifetime. Here are six big things you need to ask before signing on the dotted line.