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What would you do if the old house you loved in town was falling apart right before your eyes?

For 20 years, Lana Justice circled the crumbling 1850 Colonial Revival on the hill, dreaming of stepping inside and saving it from collapse. When the chance finally came, she and her husband Bruce took on the challenge—proving that forgotten old houses aren’t just relics of the past, but opportunities to build something real, with history and heart.

March 25, 2025

A Text Message From A Friend Led This Couple To Their Own Cheap Old House

A single text message changed everything for Samantha and Elliot Brazil. After years of searching, a friend sent them a Cheap Old Houses post that led them to their dream home—a c. 1890 Queen Anne Victorian in Olney, IL.

March 11, 2025

In Cheap Old Houses, Cheap Old Houses Saved

Is buying a Cheap Old House in your childhood town one of your unspoken dreams?

For Melissa Falconett, it definitely was. More specifically, a house inside the historic district of Evansville, Indiana, where she grew up. Stars definitely aligned in 2020 when Melissa caught sight of our listing on Cheap Old Houses for the Eugene Brady House.

February 14, 2025

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Warning: This Old House Love Story will Absolutely Make You Cry (happy tears only!)

Sharing our love story (yes, it all centers on an old house!) with ABC News10 Albany was a welcome excuse to travel down memory lane and share how a shared appreciate and love for history and place brought us together. Happy Valentine’s Day, all!

February 14, 2025

In Cheap Old Houses, Cheap Old Houses Saved

When You Tour a House Just for Fun… and Then, Whoops! You Buy It.

When Paige & Tripp toured a Queen Anne Victorian in Waynesville, NC, they never expected to fall in love—but now they're restoring it room by room. Their journey proves that old houses can change lives.

February 4, 2025

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Ireland Will Pay You Up to $92,000 to Save a Fixer-Upper on a Picturesque Island!

Have you ever dreamed of owning a house on a picturesque Irish island, where the rugged beauty of nature greets you every morning? It’s possible to turn that dream into reality through Ireland’s Our Living Islands initiative.

January 7, 2025

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What Happens When You Buy an $88,000 Mansion With Your Mom?

When April and Katie Grossman bought a long-abandoned Queen Anne Victorian mansion in Elmira, New York, for just $88,000, they weren’t just restoring a house. They were creating a shared dream—one built with patience, love, and a whole lot of heart.

December 6, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 4, Episode 6, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

Why We Love Interiors that Mix Style and Era (Homes Aren’t Museums!)

We have the most fun when we’re playing and mixing architectural and historical styles from different eras. Old houses do not need to feel like museums, frozen in time, one-note style statements. An Italianate house with mid-century inspired decor? Love that! A vintage bungalow with contemporary furnishings? Adds such interest!

August 13, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 2, Episode 7, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

You Want Pieces Designed to Last. You Want Craftsmanship. You Want GreenRow.

When we select a piece of new furniture, we want to see it reappear, year after year, in family photos. We want generously deep bowls and sleek dishes to be part of a family’s memories of Sunday waffles and holidays feasts. We know the pieces we sourced from GreenRow will live up to those hopes.

August 8, 2024

In Cheap Old Houses, Episode 8, Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?

What’s Our Secret for an Endless Summer?

What is a porch if not an outdoor room, another place for us to create comfort and relaxation? The retro style of Business & Pleasure was a perfect complement to the outdoor oases Ethan and Elizabeth wanted to create for each of the homeowners.

August 2, 2024