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.+ p" n7 t9 e# j) j- Q8 ]
2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings." c2 g! N( c0 A) r: p4 {- T" f A
3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36").( Z5 C* |" J/ T( E
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof.( z5 p y& I. }9 u; {' U1 ]
5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling.* S$ B3 w& r/ T8 M4 z3 ~$ D
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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.