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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We recently bought a 1920s bungalow in Arlington and I wouldn’t do it again.

Basement isn’t structurally sound (confirmed by 2 independent structural engineers, but conveniently the engineer we used for the home inspection before buying didn’t see any issues)… Basement issues involve the actual foundation walls and the framing / joists / columns so it’s a major project to fix.

It’s also a given any old house has asbestos and lead, so it’s a matter of making sure you don’t disturb / circulate it. Eg the people w the Bethesda house above my post definitely have it everywhere else in the house too unless it’s been fully gutted to the studs. Same w the person saying to check for lead in the windows - it’s everywhere. Google this to learn more. The good asbestos remediation companies will tell you to not disturb it unless you’re ready for a full gut reno.

Love the character, but it’s been an absolute money pit.  
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You are trying to achieve perfection.  This won't be easy with an old house, better build new.  YOu will find it as miserable working with any house that's more than 2 decades old TBH.  People who want new and perfect just need to look for new construction or build new. They won't even be happy with gut renovations.

If you are aren't a perfectionist and just want to modernize the place you can find old homes to be perfectly livable for a long time.  Plus new construction homes also have problems.[/quote]

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