The Historic District

Selling old houses isn't all that bad. Since I work for a "boutique" real estate firm and that's all we specialize in, I tend to meet like minded people and that's why I love my job. I do agree that many people don't love old houses the way we do and usually don't see the potential. Every ...

Yeah, unfortunately the finial is new. From the condition of the house you'd probably never guess because it's like if X,Y and Z need repair...why a new finial?!? I do love that staircase though, it sure made the house! Here are a few more pics...

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As 2015 is wrapping up and the housing market is starting to slow down, I've had a little time to get my head above water and reflect on some cool old houses I've sold this year! Here are some photos of beautiful old houses that I've had the pleasure of finding new caretakers for!

Chris- That was my thought exactly with this lock. From messing with it, it seemed like I could turn the key in the deadbolt and it would make the knob unlatch. Therefore, making me think that I'd need the key anytime I walked out the door and shut it behind me and I all could think about was how ma...

Thanks for advice. I believe I'm just going to abort this mission and try something new. Our local salvage didn't have an entire mortise lockset but maybe if I can just find the guts of a smaller on I can still use the hardware I bought? I think the door will need to be trimmed down a little on the ...

Thanks! You'd think being a realtor, who mainly sells historic homes, I would have seen something similar by now but nope! That is the door I'm attempting to use. Found it on Craigslist for $25 so I figured what the heck, I'd give it a try! Here's a better pic after I got done stripping it but befor...