This "Two Minute Expert" video from This Old House maps out the pros, the cons, and what to expect from buying a fixer upper.

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A 360-Degree Farmhouse Makeover from This Old House

Here is an interesting website that I came across recently. Old House Web has information many aspects of renovating and owning an old home (or a not sold old home as well.).

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Here are some great steps that you can take to reduce your carbon footprint, lower your energy bills a bit and create a healthier home.

From the folks at This Old House.

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There is much information that points to the benefits to buying an older home. Older homes generally have lower purchase prices relative to newer houses. They tend to be located in established neighborhoods with an existing history of schools, transportation and commercial center offerings. Older houses have mature landscaping and period-style architecture and craftsmanship. If this type of home-buying information is important to you, you may want to consider an older house. Still, older homes come with their own set of issues. In order to make the best home-buying decision, here are five information topics you may want to discuss with when considering the purchase of an older house.

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