I think that it should be stated again here that it is our belief that the owners of historic properties, preservation-minded folks, and lovers of our world's architectural treasures have been greatly neglected for many years by the real estate industry and by lending institutions. These preservationists and "caretakers" (as I will often refer to them) have been undeniably the true custodians and the "unsung heroes" who have given magnificent care, devotion, and protection to the world's most treasured homes and neighborhoods. These "caretakers" have been essential in saving these homes from modernization or destruction. Because of such people, our children and grandchildren will have a great array of historically and architecturally significant properties to learn from and to enjoy.

In my experience as a consultant for the National Trust for Historic Properties, I have received many inquiries from people from around the world who had no idea how to get their properties valued; or how to find appraisers and lending institutions who really could understand their special circumstances; or where to find craftsmen and other skilled professionals in this very special field.

I wanted to establish this website to offer a one-stop exchange, enabling people such as these to get the information they need, and to contact the professionals they need to enable them to do justice to these historic treasures. It will allow them to offer their homes for sale to purchasers that are especially interested in these properties. It will offer a chat room open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will bring "caretakers" together to share ideas and learn.

This website will meet the many, many needs of a "caretaker" which are not met in any other place. We will offer special services from people that truly understand your needs.

I hope this website will grow and I hope you will email me with suggestions and insights as to how to
improve it.

Edwin P. MacNicoll, IFAS, Founder and Webmaster of the "World Center for Historic Homes."
MacNicoll Building, 1095 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08611-1461.
Telephone 609-695-7201 Email: macnicollfamily@aol.com

Brief Resume:

Real Estate Appraiser (over 35 years) and a Certified General Appraiser in the State of New Jersey. Realtor. Former National President of the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA), a very respected organization.

Recognition in the Historic Field:

Appointed and served with honor on the prestigious Advisory Council of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Center for Historic Houses (1995-1998). Appointed by Trust National President Richard Moe, primarily as recognition for undertaking the education of other appraisers and realtors, in addition to his support for the Center and the Trust.

Authored and developed the award-winning showcase "Introduction to Historic Appraising", "The Economics of Historic Appraising", and "Listing an Historic House through an Appraiser's Eye."

Was honored for his lecture before a sold-out international audience at the first ever and very successful worldwide gathering of appraisers and valuators from over 40 nations, "Valuation 2000" at the MGM Grand Casino Resort Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada in July of 2000.

Also lectured before the 2000 New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Tri-State Realtor Convention at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City on December 7, 2000.

Served as Chairman and Commissioner of the Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation in the capital city of Trenton, New Jersey.

Certified National Instructor for the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers, with experience in teaching courses in historic property evaluation all over the country.

Has lectured and has been the major spokesman for historic properties at many national, regional, and state conventions for appraisers, realtors, tax assessors, and government agencies.

Adjunct Professor at the Camden County Community College in Blackwood, NJ.