While shopping for a new home you may look at many styles. Ranging from contemporary to vintage, your options are great. Your decision can be based on many factors including location, budget, and personal preference or style. While some people prefer newer homes to avoid unforeseen repairs, the draw of an antique home and it’s one of a kind appeal can at times make them hard to resist. If you decide on purchasing a classic, there are many things to take into consideration.

“Charm. Grace. Nostalgia. Recollections of a more refined and genteel era. These may be the thoughts that come to mind when you think about purchasing an old home. Perhaps you’ve set your sights on such a property already, drawn in by the For Sale sign as you drive by and captivated by the possibilities of living in a home that is anything but “cookie cutter.”

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Pierce County Statistics:

Homes for sale in Spanaway: Average Days on Market January 2014: 64. Down 3% compared to the last month.

Homes for sale in Tacoma: Average Days on Market January 2014: 72. Up 9.1% compared to the last month..

Homes for sale in Lakewood: Average Days on Market January 2014: 108. Up 33.3% compared to the last month.

Homes for sale in Fife: Average Days on Market January 2014: 29. Down 31% compared to the last month.

Homes for sale in Milton: Average Days on Market January 2014: 39. Up 50% compared to the last month.

Homes for sale in Edgewood: Average Days on Market January 2014: 20. Down 82% compared to the last month.

Homes for sale in University Place: Average Days on Market January 2014: 52. Down 1.9% compared to the last month.

Homes for sale in Fircrest: Average Days on Market January 2014: 90. Up 429.4% compared to the last month.

Homes for sale in Dupont: Average Days on Market January 2014: 92. Up 16.5% compared to the last month.

Homes for sale in Puyallup: Average Days on Market January 2014: 65. Down 4.4% compared to the last month.