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: - p) x% l% |/ @ _! b" x0 E2 L1. 50 years warranty singles vs 25 years ones. 6 ^- u# n& t+ e2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings.0 N( z1 p% j1 w, }
3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36").2 q8 o" ?' j) A' n7 o2 c
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof.% i2 X- X& e$ b& W5 p
5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling. $ W8 {! L* _5 K& e6. .................
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.