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. 9 e. T2 I+ M$ o/ e/ v2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings. ( F: v+ e2 \% i' j3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36").3 i9 W F7 B W* K8 o& S% A* ?
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof.! o& v5 @& C/ R" y' S9 H
5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling.6 m$ G9 J+ G, \# T/ |
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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.