Historic Architecture and Preservation
What initially drew me to real estate was the diversity and integrity of the homes in the Inner East Bay. We have examples that range from Second Empire on the Cal campus, Victorian Gothic, Tudor Revival, Prairie Craftsman, Mid Century and many others. While the immediate benefit of preservation is to enjoy living in these incredible structures, it has environmental, social, and financial benefits.
Benefits of preservation:
- Carbon footprint
- Property tax savings through the Mills Act for eligible properties
- Higher resale value for fully “in tact” homes
- Reduce landfills by retaining functional items
- Pride of preservation and ownership
- Culture – historic homes connect us and educate us about the past
- Environment – the most sustainable house is the one already built
- Within an existing historic envelope, inexpensive energy efficient upgrades can be added
I specialize in representing sellers of unique and historic properties and can advise on the best way to respectfully make updates to ensure preservation and the greatest financial return.
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What initially drew me to real estate was the diversity and integrity of the homes in the Inner East Bay. We have examples that range from Second Empire on the Cal campus, Victorian Gothic, Tudor Revival, Prairie Craftsman, Mid Century and many others. While the immediate benefit of preservation is to enjoy living in these incredible structures, it has environmental, social, and financial benefits.
Benefits of preservation:
- Carbon footprint
- Property tax savings through the Mills Act for eligible properties
- Higher resale value for fully “in tact” homes
- Reduce landfills by retaining functional items
- Pride of preservation and ownership
- Culture – historic homes connect us and educate us about the past
- Environment – the most sustainable house is the one already built
- Within an existing historic envelope, inexpensive energy efficient upgrades can be added
I specialize in representing sellers of unique and historic properties and can advise on the best way to respectfully make updates to ensure preservation and the greatest financial return.