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.3 c+ g- Q) D# N4 _1 T+ b' |
2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings. + ?. r' I% N/ i2 ?* l2 J( e. {# Q, Z3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36"). ( Q: V; A0 F! d, K4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof. 6 K" A3 _. r# p; ~$ v" y: p! R5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling." A9 j \$ ~% `
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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.