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.
Let me be the first to start, hopefully others will join and keep this topic going. + l4 y1 {+ r" @. T; g1 n: ?2 x5 sFor examples:, \6 |6 T# l& i; J+ A2 \
1. 50 years warranty singles vs 25 years ones.9 k' |7 |( W: w2 c& G* P
2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings.' }+ S7 M J) C" z4 u- ~3 S
3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36").& ]: }4 Q8 T6 y
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof. ) r: B! G* p! [; U9 Y1 {; n5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling. / l8 u+ s. W2 d$ W% ]6. .................
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.