Recently learned from this forum, a lot of people have been looking for/viewing/purchasing a house, wonder if everyone knows, other than location, sq footage and age, there are other factors that make a house priced differently from the rest. Hope someone will share what they know. I think it would help those who are in the hunting process.
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1. 50 years warranty singles vs 25 years ones. + {) S5 d' u6 o/ X" w4 U* z2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings. ( F% {/ d6 G$ F: O3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36"). . e( F- [& e, h! I4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof. 2 y& q- f+ K: f2 q" P% J8 y5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling. ; S# i: v6 i% E! s6. .................
A all hardwood flooring may not be practical, new products are coming out everyday, cork flooring may be another option; more nice designs/patterns show up in the recent 2 years.