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: 9 Y/ d, ^! q8 C5 N# U1 m" f$ z" `1. 50 years warranty singles vs 25 years ones.+ p: s" ]; z; G) J
2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings.7 J6 B' g8 C& f9 N! [) e
3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36").: h' _9 [. M& b
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof. $ ?# ?9 c5 U& T3 x5 L/ V% p5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling.! b% v& S; c6 f# G
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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.