Old homes are often praised for their character, while new homes are more likely to be seen as “cookie cutter” replicas.
The housing market has been roaring over the past several months of the coronavirus pandemic, so what kinds of homes are optimal for living and working at home through stay-at-home orders and social distancing? It may depend a lot on lifestyle and what kinds of things a buyer is willing to put up with.
Michelle Drum | Gustav White Sotheby’s International Realty
“Certainly, with the historic home, you’ve got lots of charm, you have a lot of character they’re all unique,” Michelle Drum, associate broker at Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty, told Inman. Drum is a specialist in coastal and historic properties in Newport, Rhode Island, and she herself, along with her husband and dog, live in an 18th-century schoolhouse.