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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For examples: $ s( e5 k D$ F4 V5 L1. 50 years warranty singles vs 25 years ones.# F$ R8 L& |/ k
2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings. 4 A; k( w& t; V0 Q9 n: e* t3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36").- g i% e: i( n' p. V; o
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof.6 D5 l) B* o% Y* \' w0 K
5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling.5 f5 @1 K N$ u2 h& E& |
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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.