by Teresa Iafolla It's February, and love is in the air! Ready to fall in love with our fresh crop of old homes on the market for a song? Read on and just try to resist... some of these are guaranteed to make you swoon or wax poetic. This month's picks, right this...
by Candice Whitlow Have you ever been working on your old house and suddenly lose your drive? If you answered yes to my question you are not alone! ...
By Elizabeth Finkelstein. I AM SOOOOO EXCITED!!! Way back in 2013, CIRCA featured, as one of our Friday Fixer-Uppers, a 9,000 sq. ft. home in Emporia, Kansas that needed (let's put it lightly) just a bit of rehabbing. Well, someone actually bought this house, and is indeed fixing it up, and suffice it to say he is one TRULY inspiring person. I'm so excited to share with you my conversation with the...
For Country Living Magazine this week, I featured the most adorable Victorian farmhouse over in the beautiful Chester County, Pennsylvania. I'm obsessed! Why do the most beautiful old homes always turn up in Pennsylvania? See all the photos at Country...
by Teresa Iafolla. Source: RE/MAX of New England. This week’s Friday Fixer-Upper has a beautiful wrap-around porch, and a whole lot of New England cheer! Meet the circa 1912 house that movie star Ruth Hussey once called home. ...
By Elizabeth Finkelstein. I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that my husband is sick of hearing me talk about paint colors. The good news is that I've found another outlet for my obsession: CIRCA! I've put together a little film showing off my favorite interior paint colors (and trust me, I've tried MANY) for old houses. Enjoy! And make sure to follow YouTube Channel to see more eye candy each...
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by Hänsel Hernández-Navarro (photo of San Francisco's 1922 Castro Theatre by WindingRoad) If there’s one thing we love about CIRCA, it’s the chance to “tour” the great vernacular architecture that makes America wonderful. Love art deco & moderne? You’re most certainly not alone! Join Hänsel as he teaches us all about the Art Deco & Art Moderne styles. The earlier style, Art...
by Teresa Iafolla The holiday season is upon us! Chances are you’ve been super busy with gift-wrapping, decorating, baking cookies…and what better excuse for a few minutes break than to ogle these old fixer uppers! There’s certainly been no shortage of historic beauties with plenty of potential this December. Grab that mug of something hot and cozy up with these bargain gems. This month's...
Over at Country Living Magazine this week, I wrote about 10 of my absolute favorite historical homes that were for sale in 2015. Whether you love old stone houses, hand-hewn log cabins or completely over-the-top Victorian masterpieces, I'm willing to bet that your dream house is on this list. Head on over to see them...
by Teresa Iafolla. All photos courtesy of Berkshire County Board of Realtors. With the holiday season upon us, I’ve been fixated on old houses filled with inviting hearths and high ceilings that are perfect for hosting those holiday gatherings. Luckily, these seem to be in no short supply! Brought to you this week is a circa 1811 fixer-upper ⎯ a sprawling manor buried in the rolling, green hills of New...