New homebuyers are seeking old homes, unaware of how costly renovations can be
Escaping to the country is all romance until it’s time to escape from your creditor. With a large share of the nation’s workforce continuing to work remotely, many used their downtime last year to fulfill their dream of buying a dear little house far from plague-ridden urban centers. Data from Realtor.com shows that sales of homes built more than 100 years ago rose by 16 percent in 2020 in the tri-state area compared to last year. (iStock) Data from Realtor.com shows that sales of homes built more than 100 years ago rose by 16 percent in 2020 in the tri-state area compared to ...