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: / p5 o$ X) B; S l7 ]* A* C& ~1. 50 years warranty singles vs 25 years ones.$ J% w' n! K% B) v# w! x
2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings.; b- D/ S E& O6 x# x$ Y: n, z. a
3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36"). T# L) t' J/ D$ B4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof.; U M3 x5 } Y% s; J; `
5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling., x/ n$ I/ o. J9 j" x% Q: l# k
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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.