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: " g" r& ~# F, ^" Z1. 50 years warranty singles vs 25 years ones./ u( s, m! B/ H/ c8 X- }5 \' X( f
2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings.% u! C w4 ]0 ~ O
3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36"). 4 g8 k0 k" A# _* J# @6 w$ U4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof. - E4 j3 K! v4 |3 ^% j6 {/ ~/ V: [5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling. . C8 w; E# Z% y( C2 b2 R, m6. .................
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.