Historic Home REALTORĀ® Representing WV, VA + MD Why should you a hire a niche historic REALTORĀ®? These folks specialize and have a unique understanding of historical homes, including their distinct features, architectural styles, and the regulations that govern their preservation. Let’s dive into 10 reasons why working with a niche historic REALTORĀ® can be […]
Selling an Inherited Estate? Do These 5 Things.
Historic Home REALTORĀ® Representing WV, VA + MD Selling an inherited house can result in a substantial financial gain for heirs, but there are several items to take into consideration: are there any liens or debts, will you be required to pay capital gains tax, are all heirs in agreement, who will be the executor […]
Buying a Historic Home? Do These 7 Things.
Historic Home REALTORĀ® Representing WV, VA + MD A wise client once told me, āowning a historic house is more like a marriage than a mortgageā, and Iāve been sharing that bit of wisdom with my clients ever since. Old houses are generally more expensive to maintain. Even a property that appears to be turn-key […]
Mount Ellen: The Before and Afters (Part 4)
Historic Home For Sale in West Virginia We all love a good before and after, but there’s something extra special about historic home transformations. The delicate dance between preserving the old and respectfully adding the new can be tricky to maneuver. Not only has Mount Ellen been tastefully restored and renovatedĀ ā she maintains her grand […]
Mindful Renovations: Outdoor Pool (Part 3)
Historic Home For Sale Near Loudoun County For the third feature article on the renovations at Mount Ellen, we’re going to focus on the new pool situated in the backyard of this historic home for sale near Loudoun County. In 2019, the yard and landscaping at Mount Ellen was an overgrown and out-of-control. The backyard […]
Mindful Renovations: Bathroom Renovation + Addition (Part 2)
Historic Home Bathroom Renovation & Addition Last week we had a look at the kitchen renovations ā this week we’re going to talk about the bathroom projects in this historic home for sale near Harpers Ferry. As of 2019, the main house at Mount Ellen consisted of 1 bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms. To solve this […]
Mindful Renovations: The Kitchen (Part 1)
Historic Home for Sale Near Charles Town As soon as you cross the threshold of Mount Ellen you feel as though you have transported back in time. Many of the original characteristics remain: from the original wood floors and incised stair brackets to decorative arch topped closets and wood beams. When it comes to renovating […]