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. . A% P3 y. X+ g( C/ |2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings. 4 F# A) u+ o4 Z$ e3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36"). + Y0 w3 b3 V# P) k4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof." b( I; s9 C8 N4 e6 |
5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling. % U/ B& b; T4 G" ]; A$ D6. .................
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.