I have always taken an interest in historic homes, the romance, character and ambiance are just some of these homes attributes. It amazes me the difference in style, care and build of these late 1800's early 1900's homes compared to those cookie cutter homes of the 90's and 2000's.
Take downtown Mesa as an example. They just recently hosted a historic home tour a few weekends ago where homes were featured that were once owned by prominent local business people. There is definitely a specific group of people who love, value and dream to live in these homes. My husband and I took part in remodeling a home owned once by his late grandparents a few years back off of Pasadena close to the Mesa Library. We were able to restore the paint to an original craftsman era bungalow color, we updated the porch, polished and repaired the original hardwood floors, re-plastered the home, remodeled the bathroom and much more. The home needed a lot of work but we loved and enjoyed the challenge and the end results not only proved positive and enriching but made for a great resale home as well.
The new owners have continued to add value to the home and restore it's beauty. Owning and restoring homes in these historic districts may be subject to rules and regulations on what can and cannot be done, make sure if you are in the market that you check with the local historic district to make sure the plans you may have for a house can be done before you take the plunge. If you are interested in finding out what is available to you in these areas, please give us a call. We would be happy to help you find a home that fits your specific needs and interests.
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