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- A local historic district is an area that has been deemed historically or architecturally significant, in this case by the county or city government, usually with approval from (or at the request of) local residents.
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Last week, the Historical Commission’s committee on historic designation recommended that the commission create the Washington Square West Historic District. The area was nominated by the local ...
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Courthouse deeds and recordsMortgages, wills, and probate recordsTax recordsTown and county historiesThe Pros and Cons to Renovating an Old House(link is external) (Family Handyman, Jun. 23, 2023) “Renovations could take more time. Since old homes aren’t generally cookie-cutter, unexpected surprises are often found during renovations. Your plans, price and timeline will likely change, and most of the time it’s not for the better.” Owning a Histori...
What It’s Like To Live in a Historical Home(link is external) (Rocket Homes, Nov. 29, 2021) “As a more recent owner, Don Allison has been working to breathe new life into his home for 14 years. Having done a large portion of the restoration themselves, he and his wife have still put in around $50,000. Though there’s more to be done, Allison believe...
45 US House Styles That Shaped the Country(link is external) (Homedit, Apr. 1, 2023) “Ranch-style homes are one-story structures featuring an open floor plan and casual ambiance. They debuted in the southwestern United States in the 1920s. Their popularity spread, and by the 1950s, 9 out of 10 new houses were ranch-style. “ Guide to Residential Sty...
The Charms and Headaches of Buying a Historic Home(link is external) (Rocket Mortgage, Feb. 26, 2023) “There are many benefits and drawbacks involved with the purchase of a historic home. For example, you can save money in the form of tax breaks, but older homes can often surprise you with emergency repairs. You will need to determine what owning a...
National Trust for Historic Preservation(link is external) The National Trust for Historic Preservation is leading the movement to save places where our history happened. Preservation.com Directory(link is external) The online resource for historic preservation, building restoration and cultural resource management in the United States & Canada. Hi...
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The following eBooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members: American Architectural History: A Contemporary Reader(link is external)(eBook) Building Codes for Existing and Historic Buildings(link is external)(eBook) Buying an Old House(link is external)(eBook) Early American Country Homes(link is external)(eBook) A Field Guide to American Houses(link is external)(eBook) Green Restorations(link is external)(eBook) Better Than New(link is external)(eBook) Tracing the History of Hou...
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As a REALTOR® member benefit, the following resources and more are available for loan through the NAR Library. Items will be mailed directly to you or made available for pickup at the REALTOR® Building in Chicago. Appraising Conservation and Historic Preservation Easements(link is external)(Chicago, IL: Appraisal Institute, 2011) HD1387 R587 Beyond Takings and Givings: Saving Natural Areas, Farmland, and Historic Landmarks with Transfer of Development Rights and Density Charges(link is extern...
Aug 11, 2014 · If you’re a home buyer, you may have fallen in love with a historic home or with a home in a historic district. Although a historic home has an appeal and charm for many buyers, there are...
Nov 2, 2015 · What is a Historic District? A local historic district is an area that has been deemed historically or architecturally significant, in this case by the county or city government, usually with approval from (or at the request of) local residents.
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The National Register of Historic Places defines it as “a geographically definable area – urban or rural, large or small – possessing a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, and/or objects united by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development.” (cited in Murtagh, kindle edition p. 1165)
Dec 13, 2016 · Historic Districts and Landmarking: What those organizations do; how they're different. You may be eligible for financial aid if you own property in an historic district.
Dec 8, 2015 · 1. Local districts protect the investments of owners and residents of historic properties. Insensitive or poorly planned development can make an area less attractive to investors and homebuyers, and thus undermine property value.
