Carole Braden
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Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Lots to Do
These neighborhoods offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy concerts, films, the performing arts, and other cultural activities
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Gardening
Vibrant flower beds, sculpted shrubs, bountiful vegetable gardens—these neighborhoods offer plenty of, ahem, growth opportunities
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Fixer-Uppers
You've dreamed of restoring an older house's original charm—and aren't afraid to put in the sweat equity to get the job done. These are the places for you
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: First-Time Buyers
If you're anxious to sign on the dotted line, these neighborhoods feature well-crafted houses in great locations at still-competitive prices
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Family-Friendly
We've picked out neighborhoods that offer great schools, ample playgrounds and parks, and safe streets
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Easy Commute
These neighborhoods, all within or close to major employment centers, make quick work of getting to work
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Cottages and Bungalows
If you prefer cozy nooks and crannies to grand living spaces, you'll be drawn to these areas, which boast inviting houses that are just the right size
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: College Towns
Lectures, classes, concerts, sports teams—a campus brings a lot more to a place than just students and professors (or bagel shops and bars)
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: City Living
These neighborhoods offer the best of both worlds: houses that have period charm in places with plenty of shops, services, and nightlife nearby.
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Bargains
Whether they need repairs or are simply a bit off the beaten path, the houses in these neighborhoods will have budget-minded buyers scrambling for their checkbooks.