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: ( p7 ?. R+ l) K; K! L: l8 [1. 50 years warranty singles vs 25 years ones.8 i4 B8 z9 k2 \8 i: X2 a
2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings. / H. V& K6 N' q) N P7 }* C3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36").$ i- S; P- S% b" }
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof.5 l7 I1 F; Y7 U
5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling. / K( }* _/ t2 j, w2 Q7 }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.