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.9 j; @; L' B" C& a8 X5 q
For examples: 1 q! v1 o ^' I- i9 H! P6 i, A1. 50 years warranty singles vs 25 years ones.5 j; C% k( Z+ D4 `6 ^: x" \7 O) t
2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings. " _- R6 ~0 J0 j& r3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36").* Q* j8 p- ~! O. Y; e+ M7 M# i
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof.' L0 R4 O" x S- |' h+ Z
5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling. ; [0 G) |. W2 n# D0 ?6 h8 H6. .................
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.