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The Three R’s Of Fixing Historic Homes For Sale - Thinking of Selling a Home in Elk Grove

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Real Estate Agent with Real Estate Specialist -Rigley Realty Group 01391317 / 01472902

Mike and Jennifer Rigley (buyers) 916.378.4671 / (sellers) 916-660-5823 Info@RigleyRG.com
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If you enjoy history and fixing things, then it may be hard to drive by historic homes for sale without feeling the urge to buy one and fix it up.  Before you do, you need learn the three R’s of fixing up historic homes and the differences between them.

 

The three R’s of fixing up historic homes are restoration, renovation and repair.  Some of the differences are minor, but they can make all the difference in cost, time and problems.

 

Restoration

 

“Restoration” literally means returning something to its original state. 

 

Restoring a historic home involves city and state programs.  It’s essential that you check to see if the home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or if it’s located in a historic district.  If either of these is the case, there is a specific set of rules that you must follow while renovating. 

 

Cost: Restoration is not a cheap endeavor.  For a home to keep its historic value, the materials used need to match the original materials, including furnishings.  These can be very expensive, due to their antique value.

 

Renovation

 

Renovating is less complicated than restoring, at least when talking about what you can and can’t do.  However, with a renovation, you’re generally turning the home into a more modern living place, which lowers its historic value.  Make sure it isn’t listed in the NRHP or located in an historic district.

 

Cost: Depending on the amount of renovations, i.e., modernizing, gutting or remodeling, this can also be expensive.  However, it’s much easier to find deals on modern appliances than it is on antiques.

 

Repair

 

Repairs differ because they generally aren’t as in depth as the others.  For restoration repairs, it’s important to use materials that fit the house, such as plaster walls and wooden floors.  For renovation, original materials aren’t as important. 

 

Cost: Again, the cost depends on the number of repairs, as well as, whether you’re keeping the historic value. 

 

Whether restoring, renovating or repairing a historic home for sale, the key is cost.  Don’t get so caught up in the possible that you lose sight of what is within reason.

 

 

 

 

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  This is not intended as legal, technical, or tax advice. Please speak with a licensed professional before making any decision. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed as of the date of writing. The views expressed here are Mike Rigley's personal views.