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: % \# y& B. r& X1. 50 years warranty singles vs 25 years ones. % v1 K1 o% _$ ^5 }% m, @2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings./ \6 D" _1 f5 [1 g3 W# E2 V
3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36").2 h3 F& O4 f& [2 o0 s: E
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof.& q( `. y- \# ~, C8 k. d+ q8 h
5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling.( a7 S6 I6 M: W/ ~" x, ~
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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.