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.7 v9 h( o8 [& p2 s7 ~% g+ W8 _% i
2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings. 1 d" ?* h$ z* `- @3 ]: X3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36"). t0 r7 q' G+ h4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof. $ [4 \! l! M+ V5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling. : Q5 G9 h6 A. _; O; k( J. u6. .................
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.