10 Tips for Buying An Historic House

As a child I  dreamed of living in a beautiful Victorian home. One of those two story opulent homes with a wrap around porch, oak staircases and rich velvet interior. Well I don't live in a home like that now, but, maybe some day. Here is a list of 10 ways to find your Historic House.

[10 on Tuesday] How to Find a Historic House

One way preservationists can express their love for old buildings: live in one. After all, older and historic homes bring with them craftsmanship, unique details, a sense of history, and -- for the handy among us -- an opportunity to restore a home to its former glory.
But finding and buying a historic home can be daunting if you’re not familiar with real estate, financing, historic building and district regulations, and inspection procedures. So, to set you on the right path, we’re kicking off a series on how to find, inspect, purchase, and rehabilitate your old-but-new-to-you property.
Let’s start at the very beginning with how (and where) to find your historic dream home.
1. Define “historic.” Every historic house is old, but not every old house is historic. Historic houses are usually designated as significant examples of the cultural or physical developments of that community, state, or the entire nation, either because of their architecture or association with an important historical figure or event. They might also be related by a common theme with other buildings, such as in an architectural movement.

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Below is the Molly Brown House in Denver Colorado.