I’m an old house lover. I know not everyone is.
I love the style, the quality, the workmanship. And for that, I’m willing to accept a little slope in the floor, walls that aren’t perfectly parallel, systems that need updating.
That may not be you. But I’d ask you to consider that new doesn’t necessarily mean better.
A hundred years ago or more, most houses were built to last. The foundations, the walls, the plaster - it wasn’t fast construction and it was usually done well, because no one could afford to do it over and over. Just consider - in Europe, there are houses still standing that have been there since the 1600s.
I don’t think your suburban split level ranch will be around that long.
Since the sixties, speed and mass production has eclipsed quality in the average home, and it shows.
If you enjoy the character and charm of an old house, don’t be put off by whatever work it needs. It’s like putting money into a vintage car — its value only increases.
I firmly believe an old house appreciates the attention. You take care of it, it will take care of you.