Fifth Avenue Beauty
by Kay Novy
Title
Fifth Avenue Beauty
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Kay Novy
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I used to live in the neighborhood where this lovely home is located in Kenosha Wisconsin. Always thought this was a most attractive older home.
It used to be that new homes cost more than older homes, but that's not true across the board anymore. As land costs increase, the size of new home lots have shrunk. Especially in California. One can practically crawl a bedroom window and into the window of the home next door. Homes are that close in proximity.
Another reason today's construction is cheaper is because it's less expensive to use 2 x 4 pine framing or engineered wood over 2 x 6 redwood and to use drywall instead of plaster. Buyers who look at inner-city homes in desirable neighborhoods will find, on average, larger lot sizes, and the homes will cost more than entry-level new homes being developed in new subdivisions outside the city.
Older homes have their charms and quirks, and when well-maintained they often command a premium for buyers seeking history or craftsmanship.
But some homes are just old. Real old. And anyone who owns a house built prior to 1950 knows just how hard it can be to keep it maintained and updated.
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December 31st, 2012
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Jill Edwards
I love the character of old homes and this photo shows that character so well. They are expensive to heat though. Still the windows and woodwork are to die for. Nice shot.
Kay Novy replied:
Thank you, Jill. I too love the character of the older homes. But wouldn't want the upkeep or the heating bill!
JOHN TELFER
Kay, Beautiful photo of this gorgeous looking home, love the clarity of this picture and all of the subtle details you have picked up in this fantastic photo such as the snow on the front lawn and on the bushes in front of the house. Along with the great wrap around porch and beautifully colored home. Excellent details of the windows and the doorway. Great looking home and great and interesting write up in the description box about this home and others. Excellent photo, voted, google, tweet and FB promoted
Ann Johndro-Collins
A beautiful presentation for this stately home, Kay! Lovely detail and character. Easy to wonder about the history of the place...looks like the owners took great care of it. V/F
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