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. i7 T3 B8 [4 q# }2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings.8 M) ]; b/ T* ], P& i
3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36"). 1 n* d$ W# A' S" G9 E4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof./ H# @0 b, o3 `6 J2 G. j w# \4 Y" s
5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling.9 V2 A3 j4 p) L6 r3 |1 G
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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.