Discovering and Preserving Your Home’s History

Historic homes in New England along a street in Salem, Massachusetts. Showing concept of researching a home's history.

If you live in an older home, you could be residing in a place rich with history. Research can yield a treasure trove of information about past owners and momentous events that happened on or near your property. Are you ready for some historical sleuthing? Public records of a home’s history One of the simplest […]

Historical Homes: Buying a Piece of History

While ownership of historic homes can be appealing, it’s definitely not for everyone. Historic homes have their own set of challenges and responsibilities. Here’s a look at the joys and frustrations of owning a piece of history. What qualifies as historic?  Historic homes are recognized by an agency or organization such as the U.S. Department […]