2016

by Elizabeth Finkelstein Here are my current favorite gorgeous, historical homes for sale for under $50,000!   (If you come across any beautiful old houses for sale for under $50,000, send them along to us at lett[email protected])   This month's picks, right this...

by Elizabeth Finkelstein It's time for everyone's favorite round-up of guilt-free fixer-uppers! Enjoy these 10 (or more) gorgeous historical homes for sale for under $50,000.   (If you come across any beautiful old houses for sale for under $50,000, send them along to us at lett[email protected])   This month's picks, right this...

by Elizabeth Finkelstein Happy September! Ah, fall. Time to hunker down, bundle up, and start working on some house projects. Need some? Here's a brand-new round-up of beautiful historical homes for sale for less than $50,000. Enjoy!   (If you come across any beautiful old houses for sale for under $50,000, send them along to us at lett[email protected])   This month's picks, right this...

I cannot stop ogling this Gothic gingerbread beauty for sale for just $85,000! Have you ever seen anything so charming in your entire life? It's located in Tiskilwa, IL, and features 4 marble fireplaces dating back to 1867, when the house was built.   psst... Did you know we have a brand new Instagram feed showcasing zillions of super cheap, gorgeous old homes? Follow us at @cheapoldhouses to get your...

Good heavens, isn't she a beauty? Included with this ca. 1838 home are three outbuildings, which include a smoke house, barn & well house. Have a look!  ...

I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw the interior of this $59,000 house in Milwaukee, WI. What a beauty!  ...

I just came across a listing for a lovely stone church in Jefferson, New Hampshire that dates to 1913. What a beautiful interior! It would be a shame to remove the 29 original pews, but wouldn't this make for a lovely home conversion? And the views!  ...

It's the really, really old ones that get me every time. I want an old house that feels like every single piece of wood inside was hand-hewn. I want to feel the stories lurking around corner. I was to go way, way, waaaayyy back in time. So this $79,000 house, which dates back to the 1700s, feels just like home to me.  ...

I don't know exactly WHAT draws me to sad & lonely old houses just crying out for TLC. But whatever it is, I'm perfectly fine with it. I spend hours every day ogling cheap older homes that have some degree of detail left inside, whether it be a dusty mantel, original wood floors hidden under wall-to-wall carpeting, or original plasterwork behind a drop ceiling. In fact, I'm so obsessed with cheap old...

How sweet is this ca. 1840 home in Monticello, Florida? I just adore the fanlight above the door and the heart pine flooring inside. She's located in a historic district and is a steal at just $99,000!  ...

by Elizabeth Finkelstein In my opinion, if there's one thing you can never have too much of in an old house, it's beadboard. Which is why I'm absolutely smitten with this home in Pensacola, Florida. Check out that dining room!  ...

by Elizabeth Finkelstein I know, I know: You have ALWAYS wanted to own a historic inn. Thanks, Melanie, for sending this one my way! Located on the banks of the Des Moines River, this stunner was built by one of Keosauqua, Iowa's founding fathers, Edwin Manning, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  ...