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." g; X# M' y5 \2 Y
2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings.0 L4 h# Y& k/ Z+ w
3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36"). x( v- ~! O; V& A* }6 z4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof. ( L& R: N5 R- O, @5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling.* W/ L; B7 t6 l8 [
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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.