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This is public information taken from www.gashpo.org, please visit this website for more information.Historic Preservation Federal Tax Incentive Programs Two federal tax incentive programs (Public Law 99-514) currently apply to preservation activities: the Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit program (RITC), and the charitable contribution deduction. The RITC effectively reduces the costs of … (0 comments)
Dear Vered and Allan and girls,
Here's how my clients saved nearly $50K in less than 3-months time.
My clients originally called me expressing interest in a short sale. The property is listed on the registry of historic homes and qualifies for the Mills Act. If you don't know what the Mills Act is, check out http://www.historicsandiego.org/faq.html … (1 comments)
Hello Everyone,
I've just spent the better part of my day trying to figure out- (1) how to get my site started (2) how to begin sharing with real estate professionals who sell historic homes and 3) how to post some really great deals on a couple of homes here (that … (7 comments)
You know I love old homes and have a passion for historic preservation. Cuban Tile is one of the popular flooring materials of the known "Spanish Mediterranean Revival" homes found in Miami - not to be confused with Historic Cuban Barrel Tile used for roofs (see article).
As the construction of the Lancaster PA Convention Center and Marriott Hotel reaches new heights, several historic buildings around it are being spared. A $20 Million project is planned to preserve and restore the law offices of Thaddeus Stevens, and the next door home of his housekeeper and business manager, Lydia … (4 comments)
Sanford's downtown Wi-Fi is a success! Sanford is the second Central Florida City to introduce free wireless internet access for it's residents and businesses.
The system covers most of the downtown area from the waterfront to 9th Street and from 17-92 to Mellonville Avenue.
Sanford is actively working to enhance it's … (3 comments)
Are you an old house Admirer or Owner? historicvintagehomesforsale.com is a great source for buying and selling historic real estate across the Nation. We specialize in the advertising and marketing of historic real estate and old houses for sale throughout the USA for Private Owners and Real Estate Professionals.
Always wanted to own and run a B&B? Come on over to Saugatuck, The Art Coast of Michigan, and start your dream today!
As suggested in Barbara Corcoran's book, Nextville, as reviewed on the Today Show, Saugatuck is the place for B&Bs.
Here are three of the opportunities available now! They … (2 comments)
This Historic home was built in 1893. The owner Horace M. Baker whos picture still remains inside the front door on the wall of this georgous home was big in mining. In fact, some of the original mining tools are placed at the upper level of this home. The basement … (6 comments)
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I have always admired this historic home on East Prospect St. in Hood River. I don't know the history behind it but it has so much curb appeal and a beautiful setting at the end of a dead end st. with lovely views all around. It is located on the east … (2 comments)
Healdsburg has some beautiful old homes. Sunday, May 4, 2008 is the date for the 18th Annual Healdsburg Historic Home Tour. This great event is sponsored by the Healdsburg chapter of the American Association of University Women as a benefit for Healdsburg schools. The weather almost always cooperates and the tour … (1 comments)
In last years issue of our Certified Residential Specialist magazine, I saved the following websites and thought it would be nice to share these with you. These sites are just a few of the best places to get information about historic homes online.National Park Service guidelines and standards: http://www.hps.gov/history/standards.htm National Register Owner Information: … (0 comments)
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I just listed an absolutely amazing house! It’s “Rosedale Cottage”, and I feel totally honored to have been selected to market this place.It's built on property whose ownership dates back to 1793. George Washington’s aide-de-camp, General Uriah Forest, built his home on what he called the Rosedale estate, a farm of … (20 comments)
In 2002, Sunset Magazine named Bungalow Heaven the "Best Neighborhood" in the West.Bungalow Heaven is a collection of over 800 homes built in the early 1900's that started the evolution of the American Arts & Crafts movement. It's been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.On Sunday, April 27, 2008 … (1 comments)
Montgomery County Luxury, Historic Homes for sale.
Maybe it has something to do with a childhood home we fondly remember. Many of us long for old homes built with solid construction, quality craftsmanship and beautiful details. We crave the hand carvings, plaster walls and eyebrow dormers of homes we've known. On the other hand, how do the old … (5 comments)
green
I’m
a big fan of “New” – New Construction,
new ideas, new technology, I love NEW stuff.
I love old stuff too but...
I’m sharing because when I hear the word
“green”...that historic turn-of-the century home is
not the first thing that comes to my mind – but maybe … (14 comments)
Several weeks ago, I had the distinct privilege to be a volunteer for the Historic Savannah Foundation's 73rd Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens. As a head docent for the late march event (3/27-3/29) I was in charge of ushering visitors--thru a magnificent restoration at 19 West Gordon St. in the heart of Savannah's Landmark Historic … (2 comments)
10 Things I Learned from the "10 Things I Hate About You" House 2814 N. Junett St, Tacoma, WA Built in 1905(Quick background: The above home was used in the 1999 movie "10 Things I Hate About You", which starred Heath Ledger who recently passed away. The movie's plot was a modern … (3 comments)
Selling a historic home often involves more emotion than logic, both for the seller and the buyer. In order to get the highest sale price possible for your historic home, we may need to go the extra mile.
This weekend was a busy weekend in Smithville. There was an antique and art fair, the Jamboree Parade, and lots of people curious to see what "stars" might be out. There is a movie being filmed in town now and the movie Hope Floats was filmed there, before.I was in town … (3 comments)
If you are thinking of buying a home that is considered to be Historic home, here are some sites that will give you some useful information.Look up these siteswww.dc.gov government web sitewww.nps.gov/history/standards.htm National Parks Service guidelineswww.nps.gov/nr/owners.htm National Register Owner Information.www.nps.gov/nr/ national register of Historic Homes.Call an agent who is familiar with Historic homes … (5 comments)
After 20 years in the Real Estate business, I can almost predict what potential buyers (or just "tire kickers") will ask when they see a nice fireplace in an historic home. Years ago, the sales trainers would instruct us to say, "If the fireplace works, will you buy the house?"But my … (4 comments)
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This house is really the only example of Prairie Style architecture made famous by Frank Lloyd Wright in Woodland. Built in 1916 and designed by architect John Hudson Thomas this house was considered radical for the area when it was first built . The surrounding homes are mostly Victorian and this house stands out in the … (4 comments)
Every four years we are blessed with an extra day in the year. I think this is the way of trying to squeeze an extra hour into every day to get extra things done that you don't always have time for. How many times have you wished there were more hours … (2 comments)
What I know about kitchens and how I can help you find the perfect kitchen along with the perfect home.My mother was not the world's best cook....but she knew it and she encouraged me to try it. She knew what she was doing and a chef was born! I opened my first … (6 comments)
Bethlehem PA has the first historic district that was created in Pennsylvania. The rules there are similar to other historic districts from when I've gathered.1-any plans to change the exterior facade of the home, that is visible from any street or public accessway, must be approved by HARB (Historic and Architectural … (0 comments)
Live the Lancaster County dream - a small farm of your own to grow organic food and raise free-range chickens! (OK, that'd be my dream...).
I was born and raised here in Whitby, so it has a special place in my heart. 
You have located a home and wonder if it is a historical Northeast Fl home. There is a National Register of Historical Places that have lists of all registered historical homes. Thinking about renovating one of these homes. Some interesting issues arise when the home in question is a Northeast Florida … (0 comments)
Homebuyers looking for affordable homes with architectural charm not too far from the ocean should consider the Rose Park Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. Most of the homes were built in the 1920s but there are also some earlier examples of Spanish and Craftsman architecture as well as later homes. Walking … (0 comments)
I guess every city has it's own unique festivals. Well in my adopted home of Tampa we have GASPARILLA. A pirate festival rooted in the antics of the mythical Jose Gaspar. Legend has Jose Gaspar running his pirate enterprise along the west coast of Florida in the late 1700's and early 1800's. … (0 comments)
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Love These NC Mountains! Lake Lure - just 20 min. from HendersonvilleI thought it would be nice if I did a blog about our beautiful area, in the Historic Hendersonville, NC mountains.If you don't know, Hendersonville is located in Western North Carolina. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This area is … (4 comments)
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Whether you are looking to invest, or already own a home that is, or may be designated a heritage building, there are several guidelines to be aware of before you begin making any changes to your property. The National Heritage Preservation Service provides these guidelines to help communities identify, evaluate, protect … (0 comments)
The Self-Guided walking tour of Historic 19th Century Sedro Woolley Homes is Saturday December 8th, 2007Start out at: Sedro Woolley Museum 725 Murdock Street Sedro Woolley, WA 98284The Event goes from 4:00pm - 5:00pm at the museum and the homes will be open from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Get the map of homes at … (0 comments)
1 N Willow CreekOffered at $999,500 … (0 comments)
Recently my girlfriend and I purchased a home in the historic Allendale Neighborhood of Kenosha, Wisconsin. In the short time we have lived here we have fallen in love with the area. The neighbors are very warm and inviting, I got locked out of the house earlier this week and our … (0 comments)
Remember the movie "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"? This old smokehouse sits on an old mid -1800's German homestead near Lagrange Texas just around the corner from the famed "Chicken Ranch site, which was the basis for the movie. Many a hog was hung from the massive old live oak then made into sausage … (7 comments)
Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong was born in one of New Orleans' poorest areas in 1901. At the age of 16 he left New Orleans and joined his first band in search of stardom. Since the 1920s, Queens has seen the arrival of many jazz artists, including Armstrong, Fats Waller, Ella Fitzgerald and … (9 comments)
UGLY is in. The UGLY truth about Real Estate. The UGLY mortgage mess. Ugly conditions placed on loans. And yes, even UGLY houses. Ugly is fashionable these days. You cannot judge a book by its cover. You can judge a buyer by what they say, but rather by what they do. … (1 comments)
If there are any Realtors out there that have high dollar homes (with lots of character) at a bargain deal please let me know. I have a group of investors that are looking for these types of homes to renovate then re sell. They must not be at market value for … (1 comments)
Is it progress or not? That's a pretty good question.
This is my homeplace where I grew up. My grandparents owned this home for many years and after they passed away, the property changed hands to my uncle. He has done a great job keeping the nostalgic air of the house. Capt. John C. New, of Cannon County who served in … (2 comments)
Back in July, Amy and I, along with my mother, visited Houmas House Plantation in Darrow, Louisiana. The home and grounds of the plantation are amazingly well kept, and the gardens boast a wide variety of plants and flowers. The home is open for tours from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on … (3 comments)
Hi Everyone: I'm new here. I'm a Realtor from Redding, CA. My hobby or specialty would be researching historic or vintage homes, especially those built in the 1800's. I also own a home that was built in approximately 1853 and we are in the process of completing the overwhelming paperwork for the … (2 comments)
Fred Carver, a REALTOR® in Victoria, British Columbia, is a photographer extraordinnaire and posts many of the photographs he takes of antique cars and heritage homes here on his ActiveRain blog. I really enjoy Fred's blogs so much and relish gazing on the lovely photos he takes; especially since I am … (46 comments)
The Young House, Circa 1794, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 While helping my daughter this past year with an honor's history project, I discovered a number of fabulous details from the town of Mahwwah's Historic Preservation Commission. This group is the keeper of the town's history and historic architectural influences during the town's … (4 comments)
Sometimes the wording alone in a real estate contract can be confusing. During the initial listing contract with a brokerage, you are asked to fill out state required "disclosures", detailing the condition of your property. Sometimes these forms alone can be a surprise, and some of the questions take the homeowner … (0 comments)
One of the Most Popular Older Silver Spring Neighborhoods, Close-in Woodside Park has an interesting history. This Mature, Densely Wooded Neighborhood is accessible to Downtown Silver Spring and the Silver Spring Metro Station. Located inside the Beltway and just over the Washington DC line in Maryland, this gorgeous old subdivsion of charming homes has larger … (3 comments)