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...

by Teresa Iafolla Happy Friday, house-lovers! I have some great news for you. When I started searching for the next fixer-gem for our Friday feature, I found so many gorgeous houses I couldn’t pick just one. Instead, I decided to pull together my top three!  ...

by Amy Dorsch Heavilin of Vivacious Victorian My husband Doug and I are beginning year three of bringing our 1902 Queen Anne Victorian back to life. Twenty-two rooms, and we're in the middle of restoring just room FIVE. To be fair, the exterior restoration was a beast, and it was completely done during the first two years. We are doing all of the interior work ourselves, because when it comes to...

by Teresa Iafolla It’s time for another edition of your favorite column: 10 old houses for under $50,000, stocked to the brim with original detail! As always, we’ve managed to round up an impressive crop of old beauties on the market for a bargain price tag. Just don’t spend too much time ogling and miss the chance to jump on your perfect fixer-upper. Some of these won’t be on the market for...

by Katy Mendenhall. Photo Courtesy of Boston Business Times How about a little fall vacation? Hoping in the car and driving to a quaint, historic inn for the weekend sounds perfect! I have researched and come up with some beautiful pieces of history that you can stay in today. After all, inns and B&Bs are a great alternative to the more expensive hotel chains. They offer a more personal experience and...