The historic preservation community is urging Congress to listen to Donovan D. Rypkema, who is principal of PlaceEconomics, a Washington, D.C.-based real estate and economic development-consulting firm. The work of the firm is at the nexus of historic preservation and economics. (Wilmington Publi
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11/24/2017
Thanks to Debbie Martin, Historic Preservation Planner for the City of Wilmington for the following update:The Delaware Preservation Fund has announced the deadline for its next round of mini-grants for historically designated properties (individual properties or districts). December 15, 2017 is
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11/16/2017
I really don't want to get a reputation as a big "crab," but some houses leave me not feeling well. To explain: I visited a broker open house the other day, mostly because it was said to be an old farmhouse (i.e. see picture) , and you know that is my weakness.However, it turned out that it was t
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11/08/2017
The world and the world of Real Estate have changed since I got into selling historic homes almost 30 years ago, so what follows is a review of points to remember before you list or sell an historic home in today's market.1. Don't worry if it does not have a glitzy interior but retains original f
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11/01/2017