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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We saw some of the old 1920's homes in Arlington back when we were shopping for our first single family home. I remember fondly seeing some for 500-600k - this was sometime in 2004.

We walked through a couple but couldn't imagine ourselves living there. Sure it was all brick and looked "cozy", but the houses were small and dark, and generally gave off a cold and damp/musty feeling. The hall ways were narrow, rooms were small, too few and too small bathrooms, ceilings too low, etc. It was generally a really depressing place to be in compared with the big and bright open space of newer construction.

I believe the preference for older homes is largely subjective. I don't believe building materials or construction methods in the 1920 were any superior to modern construction methods - that is, they aren't any more sturdy, durable, or energy efficient. So what's left is aesthetics and general "feel". [/quote]

We opened the inside.  It's all light.  People have done some amazing renovations--even moving staircases while keeping the facade and curb appeal the same.

This is why the comments from the builder that we are all jealous and poor are ridiculous.  Many if these tasteful/renovations/additions out back cost more than their shoddy crap.[/quote]

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