Wait Till You See These Old Houses That Will Totally Blow Your Mind!

Guess what? Only about six percent of homes in the U.S. were built over 100 years ago. But lately, everyone’s falling for those old fixer-uppers because new houses are crazy expensive.

Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein aren’t buying the usual “American Dream” story. They say it’s way better to snag a cool old house and give it new life instead of drowning in debt for something shiny and new.

Sure, old houses come with their quirks - drop a marble and watch it roll for days. Plus, watch out for sneaky stuff like asbestos hiding in the walls.

But these guys (@CheapOldHouses on Instagram) show how you can find amazing old homes and imagine all the cool possibilities. Their followers? Nearly three million people who can't get enough!

Heads up: fixing these gems takes time, money, and patience. Materials cost more now and skilled help is hard to find.

Elizabeth shares that some mansions need a special type of brave soul to restore. Don't say we didn’t warn you!

And hey, even cheap old houses sell fast now. They pop up and *poof* - gone in minutes. But if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, the payoff can be epic.

Sarah McGee, a real estate whiz from Charleston, says people are hunting for homes with personality and stories, not just walls and a roof. In places like Charleston, New Orleans, and Brooklyn, folks are swooning over historic homes with unique details you just can't get in new builds.

Seriously, after you scroll through these pictures, you'll totally get it.