Buying an Older Home

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There are two sides of the fence when it comes to buying older homes; those who avoid it like the plague and those who embrace the challenge. I am one of those who love the character of an older home and love the challenge of preserving the history of older homes and neighborhoods. My home was built in 1948. In the four years since I purchased my home, here is a partial list of projects that I have completed:


  • Replaced the heat, air and duct work.
  • Added attic insulation.
  • Replaced the roof over the front porch.
  • Replaced the counter tops in the kitchen.
  • Replaced siding on the front of the house.
  • Replaced the water heater.
  • Replaced the back fenced and installed a French drain.
  • Installed window inserts for added insulation.

Am I finished? Heck no; old or new, there is always routine maintenance and on-going projects when you own a home. If you are considering purchasing an older home, CLICK HERE for a list of things to consider.

If you are considering buying or selling a home (old or new), feel free to contact one of our agents at Right Size Realty.

Rodney McCoy 601.383.1019 rmccoy@rightsizerealty.com
Jamie McCoy 601.259.0461 jmccoy@rightsizerealty.com
Andrew Tyre 601.842.4270 atyre@rightsizerealty.com
Allen Wilson 601.985.9231 awilson@rightsizerealty.com
Paul Tyre 601.709.9002 ptyre@rightsizerealty.com
Dianne Nelson 601.421.7094 dnelson@rightsizerealty.com

References:

Brinson, S. (2020). 10 Things I wish I knew Before I Bought an Old House. House of Brinson. Retrieved from: https://www.houseofbrinson.com/2014/10/16/10-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-buying-an-old-house/

Kokemueller, N. (2020). Checklist for Buying an Older Home. Retrieved from: https://budgeting.thenest.com/buying-new-home-vs-old-home-28814.html