On Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:09:25 -0700, Bob wrote:

wrote:
The big surprise?? Home values in those heritage districts, where you
are severely limited in what you can change on the visible exterior of
the buildings, almost invariably goes UP.

An increase in property value in a historic district is often offset by
how much you're forced to spend to keep up with the district's demands.
Not terribly onerous, and grant money is often available for external
appearance items.

This phenomenon extends to operating expenses exacerbated by the
inefficiency of the authentic yet drafty windows.
Which CAN be replaced