Buying a historical home
The Babylon Village properties for sale, which are considered historic houses, have a plaque indicating the year it was built, however, not all homes that are for sale have them, consider some aspects before buying a home historic.
One of Babylon’s most alluring traits is the bounty of historical homes. A Realtor offers up tips on what to check out before purchase.
The following was authored by Kristin Schuster, a full-service Realtor and licensed sales associate, associated with Coldwell Banker Residential Homes located in Babylon Village. She writes a blog about home buying and real estate topics.
If you are looking to buy a home in Babylon Village, you will often come across some unique and historical homes.
Homes that are considered “historical” will normally have a plaque displaying the year it was built, and are registered with the historical society. For every one that displays the plaque there are just as many that are not recorded. You can find eight homes currently on the market that fits the criteria to be considered, but are not recorded.
When buying this kind of home there are a few key points that I always recommend buyers pay close attention to:
1. How is the foundation?
Old homes can have foundation issues which can be very costly to fix, and often is not a simply repair. Most historic homes are over 100 years old, so you must hire a reputable home inspector who knows about what to look for, such as signs of cracks and shifting in the foundation as well as… continue reading
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