This one was a challenge, but considering the house is over 200 years old, and originally a single-room school house, that was to be expected. After several months of inspections, contractor meetings, and negotiations we made it to closing and my client now has a historic building to call home.

If you are looking to buy a historic building of your own, be prepared for surprises, and set-backs, but don’t let them discourage you.

Jeff McKinney is a Licensed Real Estate Sales Person in Columbia County, NY (Beach & Bartolo Realtors ~ 34 Main St., Chatham NY 12037 ~ 518-392-2700). Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.