Get the location and charm you want with all of the modern amenities of new construction.
The Baltimore/Washington area is filled with older properties. Some are historic, others are just homes that have been around for a while. Many people like older properties because of their detailed craftsmanship or excellent location -- close in to metropolitan areas, great shopping and schools. But, housing has evolved over the years, and some of these homes have been left behind, neglected and outdated.
Modern homes tend to be larger and organized differently than older ones. Many homeowners now prefer open designs, eat-in kitchens, large bathrooms, and smaller formal spaces. Because of these conflicts, many owners of older homes compromise. They accept the house they have (or the one they are considering buying) in the location that they want at a size or with a floor plan that is less than ideal. This does not have to be. Home remodeling is the way to get exactly what you want in any home.
In some cases, you can even qualify for historic tax credits to help finance the project. Federal, state and local governments have recognized that preserving the historical significance of their cities is good for growth. Many have introduced historic tax credit incentive programs to encourage investors and homeowners to rehabilitate historic properties. These tax credits can be a great way to reduce the total cost of your remodeling project. For more information, click here.
New City is expert in updating older homes for modern living; we can take your old home and make it functional, make it better and make it bigger.
Make It Functional
- Address structural issues such as sagging foundations or collapsing walls
- Replace old windows and leaky roofs
- Replace old HVAC systems and add central air conditioning
- Update plumbing systems with modern piping and fixtures
- Upgrade electrical systems to accommodate the increased needs of an electronic age
- Replace /upgrade incoming utilities
- Remove lead, asbestos and mold
Make It Better
- Remove walls to help living spaces the flow better
- Combine two bedrooms to create one large master suite
- Redesign entire interior floor plans to accommodate your personal preferences
- Replace cabinets and counters to freshen the look of kitchens and baths
- Install new flooring throughout for beauty and durability
Make It Bigger
- Finish basements in order to create more living space
- Build new additions to expand living space or to add bedrooms, bathrooms or a home office
For more information on the kinds of projects New City offers to achieve this goal, see:
