Historic House Blog

Today, while on my Twitter account, I thought it would be fun to see if people were “tweeting” at all about historic houses.  The answer, of course, is “yes!” — people are using Twitter to talk about everything.
For those who aren’t yet familiar with Twitter, it is all the rage.  It is basically a free [...]

All across the world, millions have become “Irish for the Day” and are joining in the celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day. They’re wearing green outfits, going to parades, drinking Guiness, eating corned beef and cabbage, and offering “Top of the Mornin”s like Leprechauns. Many cities around the world dye the waters in their fountains green in [...]

As a REALTOR who specialized in the sale of historic homes, I always enjoyed photographing the properties I marketed for sale.  I would often take up to 100 or so pictures.  In addition to the “normal” photos of the front of the house & all of the requisite “showcase” shots of the interior, I would snap [...]

If you’ve ever had a burning desire to live in a great historic house, for nothing down, and with no monthly payment, then one of these programs may be perfect for you. You’d need a hammer, and some other tools, and need to be comfortable with a lot of manual labor ….and be willing to commit to a 7-30 [...]

As I painted a den today for a family member, I got to thinking about paint colors & historic houses.  (Not that the house I was painting was historic . . . In fact, I was painting a 1968 Ranch style house with dark, faux panel walls (see right) . . . but still, I needed something to think about, right?).  [...]

Whether restoring a worn down Victorian or sprucing up a Craftsman bungalow for re-sale, it is good to know where to look to find historic hardware to add that extra level of authenticity to your project.  You might know of a local architectural salvage store where you might be able to score some good material, [...]

The first couple of decades of the twentieth-century were exciting times for house builders and architects. Many of the house styles that came to dominate 20th-century architecture were first introduced in the 1900s, the teens, and the 1920s. Craftsman bungalows were the most popular houses of the 1910s, and continued in popularity through the 1930s. Frank Lloyd Wright launched his [...]

There are many reasons that buyers choose to buy a historic home. It may be for the character and ambiance of a time long past, for the sturdier construction of an earlier century, or for the prestige and prominence that comes along with owning and living in a local landmark. One reason frequently mentioned, though, is that [...]

Unfortunately, I do not have enough extra money in my change jar to buy this property for my wife, but maybe some of you are looking for a nice Valentine’s Day gift for your special somebody!  This incredible looking B&B– a former mill site– is located in Asheville, NC, and is currently offered for sale at [...]

Every great architect is - necessarily - a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age.
                           -Frank Lloyd Wright 
 
Frank Lloyd Wright has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects as the “greatest American architect of all time.” He was the founder of the Prairie School [...]