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Tractors or Houses - Makes No Difference - Rehab Can Turn "Swell" Into "Awesome"

By Karen Kruschka

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executives

September 16, 2009 08:18 AM

Ford 8N Tractors

The tractor on the left still rusts away in a field in western Prince William County
The tractor at the right is the identical model, but it has been faithfully restored.

The home below in Lorton, Fairfax County VA sat deteriorating for years. It is owned by a local family who stripped it down to essential "bones" and, as you can see, is giving it new life.

Too often we discard or knock down anything that has lost its' original lustre

Both the tractors and house are from the period in America when things were "Swell".
However, love and dedication can turn antique tractors and homes into "Awesome"

Fixer Upper in Lorton

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Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459

Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI

Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Karen

I always have had a fond spot in my heart for tractors.

Sep 16, 2009 10:47 AM

Gary Coles (International Referrals)

Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV

Latin America Real Estate

Karen, Great post. I really like the way you are showing that tractors and homes can be restored. The changes are amazing. I hope that Ford 8N does get restored. I remember it from one of your earlier posts.

Sep 16, 2009 06:30 PM

Lee & Pamela St. Peter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC

Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Well said Karen - I remember years ago living in Maine and finding unbelievable treasures that were in barns that folks were just throwing out. I still have a Larken desk and honeycomb heater that I restored - 2 things I still treasure.... Here in Raleigh you should see what they do in historic Oakwood with homes - it's amazing!

Sep 17, 2009 05:26 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Tom As a farmer's daughter I agree Karen

Sep 17, 2009 06:37 AM

Gary Yes, the changes are amazing Karen

Sep 17, 2009 06:38 AM

Lee and Pamela Maybe I can come see someday :) Karen

Sep 17, 2009 06:40 AM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Karen your point was well illustrated. I too wished more restoration was done instead of demolition. This is especially true of once beautiful period homes.

Sep 17, 2009 02:11 PM

Jennifer I think restoration is becoming more prevalent - people realize we run the risk of losing an important aspect of our culture Karen

Sep 17, 2009 10:56 PM

C. Bartch

Newark, OH

Hi Karen, It's always a labor of love to have the fortitude to accomplish those projects. I love old tractors!

As a farmers gran-daughter I remember rinding on the wheel fender with my feet propped up on the seat chatting away to my grandfather as plowed the field. Doesn't sound to safe now that I think about it, but I can still see & feel that day so clearly. After all it was only 40 something or so years ago ;)

Sep 18, 2009 01:40 AM

April Hayden-Munson

Brookfield, WI

Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate

Hi Karen, Nice to see the restoration. It's fun to see old tractors, I remember my early years on the farm and the old Farmall tractor....

Sep 18, 2009 03:05 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Awesome before & after photos Karen - thanks for sharing - it's rare for some buyer these days to have the vision to see what can be :)

Sincerely,

Grace

Sep 18, 2009 03:43 AM

April I remember the tractor - I just don't remember the make Karen

Sep 19, 2009 02:18 AM

Cynthia I'm sure it is a great memory Karen

Sep 19, 2009 02:19 AM

Grace The good news is that some of them can Karen

Sep 19, 2009 02:21 AM

Art Kruschka

Administrative Manager - Manassas, VA

Manassas Woodbridge Dumfries Real Estate Sevices

Karen I am aware your reports on Woodbridge are an integral part of your market strategy to be current on many facts throughout Prince William County. The obvious goal is to provide your clients with the very best possible representation and blog posting is an excellent method and may include posts about other interesting locations in our area

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