All articles tagged with #historic homes
Originally Published 13 days ago — by domino.com
The article showcases the top 10 home renovation transformations of 2025, highlighting a mix of historic inspiration and modern updates across various U.S. cities and London, including kitchens, bathrooms, and entire homes, with notable projects like a $1,000 facelift in New Orleans and a colorful London kitchen.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chicago Tribune
WLS-Channel 7 news anchor Terrell Brown has listed his eight-bedroom, English Tudor-style home in Chicago's South Shore Jackson Park Highlands for $800,000. Brown, who has been with ABC 7 since 2014, bought the house in 2016 for $537,000 and undertook extensive renovations to restore the historic 1932 property. Despite his attachment to the home and neighborhood, Brown is ready to move on to a new project, though he plans to remain in Chicago and continue his role at ABC 7.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WGN TV Chicago
The iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka, Illinois, listed for $5.25 million, has found a buyer with a sale pending. The 9,126-square-foot Georgian-style home, built in 1921 and renovated in 2018, features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a three-car garage.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox Business
HGTV stars Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, hosts of "Cheap Old Houses," are using a "house hack" to make homeownership more accessible by spotlighting historic homes priced under $100,000 for aspiring buyers. They argue that their approach is a sustainable solution for affordable housing, insulated from market changes, and are set to premiere a new series on HGTV, showcasing the process of purchasing and restoring these homes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
The author shares their experience of buying a flipped home and highlights five things they wish they had known before making the purchase. They emphasize the importance of finding a thorough inspector who specializes in historic renovations, requesting a list of all completed renovations and updates, checking permits to ensure the work was done properly, researching the developer's history and previous projects, and investigating the contractor's reputation and reviews. Additionally, they advise buyers to ask for a home warranty and keep a reserve of cash for future repairs, as old houses often require ongoing maintenance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A Texas mansion inspired by historic homes in the Northeastern U.S. and the old world country homes of England is hitting the market for $6.75 million. Built in 2017, the 10,500-square-foot mansion features quirky elements like a servant bell board reminiscent of Downton Abbey. The property, set on six acres in Colleyville near Dallas, was designed by architect Larry Boerder and showcases classical architecture. The Chans, who built the home, drew inspiration from various historic mansions, including those in the Hudson River Valley and New York. The mansion boasts five bedrooms, landscaped gardens, mahogany-paneled hallways, a custom bell board, and a bar room perfect for entertaining.