Renovating/Restoring historic homes stories

[Kenny Oliver]

Hi everyone! Just put an offer on an older home It doesn't seem to have gone through any restorations but I have a budget that I will not pass if If my offer is accepted. I wanted to know your stories on your historic home purchases. How much did you spend? Was it worth it? And most importantly How did you make renovations and remodels with asbestos? Thank you

[Christopher B.]

Old houses are awesome, I love them and they are very rewarding. They're generally a pain in the butt too though. 

"I have a budget that I will not pass if If my offer is accepted"

I'm sorry but old houses don't work like that. I think you should prepare to be more flexible and understanding or you may get stressed. If this is a full gut then make sure your budget has wiggle room, have a good contigency if this is your first older home. 

Most of my projects are older homes. I love them in the beginning and the end. In the middle you just have to remind yourself of the end result sometimes.