Decorating An Older Home

Traditional styled bathroom in an older home with roll top bath and half paneled walls within former old rectory with exposed timber floors, large chandelier, and windows to two aspects.

Older homes have a charm and character that’s hard to find in brand-new construction. If you’ve bought one, you may want something different than today’s modern decor. Fortunately, you can freshen an older home’s look while remaining true to its original style. Check out these tips for decorating an older home. Begin at the beginning […]

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 […]

Finding Value and Charm In an Existing Home

New is nice, but in the case of a home purchase, buyers may be tempted by what an existing house has to offer. Take a look at the pros and cons of purchasing a “used” home. Charm is priceless. Existing homes, especially those built in the 1950’s or before, often offer architectural elements, historic charm […]