On these pages you’ll learn how to trade-in your old house to launch your 5-year plan for financial freedom, if you so desire.

This site is about the pain and pleasure of owning an old house -- And what to do about it. Some would
call it an "ugly house."

How do you define the term "ugly house" anyway? We’re not sure, but like pornography, we know it when we see it. We prefer the term “this old house”.

When, if ever, does a "home" become merely a "house" in the eyes of its owner? This change is imperceptible. It makes no difference whether house and owner matured together, or whether young owner inherited this old house. But, when a home becomes merely a house its time to take action.

That’s what this site is about. Helping you take intelligent action. When all is said and done it really boils down to just 4 options:

• Restore your old house
• Sell your old house
• Exchange your old house
• Forget about your old house

The pleasures of an old house are undeniable. Or at least some old houses. Old is not always ugly. Old is also antique and history. Old is charm and elegance. So we’re seasoning this site with just a touch of nostalgia in the form of artistic creativity.

Here’s where we’d love some of your input. If you’ve got a poem or an old house song or short story, please pass it along for others to enjoy in the “Hearth & Home” section. Simply cut and paste.

As we grow older, we have to cope with the pain of an aging body. So must we cope with the "pain" of old house ownership. This site examines some of those coping strategies.

Restoring this old house is always an option. But the scope of restoration varies depending on your goals and resources. We’ll look at some strategies for restoration based on your priorities.

What are the pros and cons of selling your old house? We’ll examine that question in some detail in light of the current real estate market. We’ll consider a 5-year plan for financial independence using this old house as a launching pad. And much more.

If you’ve decided to sell this old house, what is your exit strategy. The best strategy for some may be simply to trade-in your old house for a much more desirable piece of real estate. Ocean view rental properties are one option. We’ll consider some of the possibilities for a 1031 exchange.

Forget this old house? Well, temporarily at least. When you’ve worried yourself sick or run yourself ragged it may be time for a good old fashioned vacation. Are you overdue? We’ll show you some relaxing options that can actually tie in to your old house strategy.

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