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You might also add that in many cities, the offer of a tax break to
restore the older property is a very nice incentive.

Mike Avery wrote:
> 
> On 28 May 99, at 21:50, Stephen McKay wrote:
> 
> > If only I knew any of those American TV shows...  And, running the quiz
> > backwards, since I run FreeBSD, and choice 4 in each question indicates
> > FreeBSDness, I need to check out old reruns of "This Old House", whatever
> > that might be.  What's it about?
> 
> It's about taking old homes, restoring them, and renovating them.
> 
> In many parts of the United States, the only homes that are
> conveniently close to the center of town - and affordable - are
> older and run down.  So many yuppies buy these older homes and
> restore and renovate them.  Once they are done, the home should
> have the "charm" and "character" of the older home, just with fresh
> paint, nice floors and wallpaper, decent wiring, reliable plumbing,
> central heat and air, and modern appliances.  It's usually, but not
> always, cheaper to renovate than to demolish and rebuild.  And some
> people are very attached to older homes, so even if you wanted to
> demolish and rebuild, you might find local sentiment against you.
> 
> Hope that helps,
> Mike
> 
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