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. O: {" J$ w/ L: i1 g# n" L2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings. % s' H$ a% }; W2 a5 P3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36").' _. \ f* p. x5 i
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof. % I2 J7 k* d- D- U. {5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling. * n* ^1 A" A8 d5 ]( j4 v: B6. .................
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.