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[becsdj]

So, I want a new house, which is dumb. Our 1970's split level actually fits our family much better than I ever imagined. And technically, I want an old house. A big, rambly house with character. I spent longer than I should have resenting this house, but after eight years it has kind of grown on me. Then one of my best friends bought an awesome old

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[becsdj]

Well, fuck. The link didn't post. Trying again.

http://lebojct.com/Swift-N-Sure/7-18-14RE/

Copy and paste, it should take you to pics.

[sylvari]

three questions -1. are the tax bills lower?
2. are the heating bills higher?
3. Wouldn't love that place?

also-

are you sure you just don't want to run away from something or towards something exciting?

[anaquana]

It's an absolutely beautiful house, but you're going to need to ask yourselves if you're up to the task of owning an old fixer-upper house. I love my house like you wouldn't believe, but I will be the first to tell anybody that they are deceptively expensive. Problems love to hide behind a hundred years worth of paint and wallpaper, and one repair inevitably leads to something else needing to be fixed.

[lizsol]

That is a gorgeous house - but I know nothing about renovating that isn't on a reno tv show. Having said that - if the electrics and plumbing are given the all clear and you and Mark are both on board I'd say go for it. It's a stunning house <3