My wife and I bought a dwelling in the historic district of Jacksonville, FL.
Our new dwelling was within walking distance of the shops and restaurants in Avondale.
My buddy and I could see the water of the St. Johns river from our back patio. It wasn’t until after my associate and I moved into the dwelling that my associate and I learned about the many restrictions sited on historic residences. My buddy and I were not allowed to make any changes, improvements or repairs to the dwelling without getting permission in writing; Getting permission was a really involved, aggravating and time-consuming process. My buddy and I couldn’t upgrade our windows to be more energy efficient. My buddy and I couldn’t install ductwork, add insulation or even paint the exterior. Our cement driveway was horribly cracked but my associate and I were not allowed to switch to pavement. Our chimney was crumbling and my associate and I needed to hire a specialist who could recreate the original cement pattern. Any minor service became severely stressful and expensive. When an especially nasty storm hit Jacksonville, the St. Johns river overflowed. Our dwelling was completely flooded. The floors and walls were disfigured. Appliances were ruined. The structure was severely undermined and the foundation cracked. My buddy and I lost power for nearly a week. Without the air conditioner or dehumidifier, mold growth was rampant. The dwelling was disgustingly dirty and odored awful. My buddy and I were uneasy about health and safety troubles. The only way to sell the dwelling was through a money buyer. My buddy and I were blissful to discover a family-owned money customer local to Jacksonville. They were charmingly professional, even-handed and understanding. I began by filling out the online contact form. I received an quote a few hours later. I then called the supplier directly to ask some questions. The woman I spoke with was really friendly and informative. My buddy and I closed on our loft ten afternoons later.