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. ( H6 v7 A) t* ^% z: ?3 K2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings. & S1 G E3 q" y( ?3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36")." W8 C7 u4 i' h* d& n
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof.( s, V+ [2 n+ v$ {! A9 z
5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling.( k l1 m0 B1 k! A* h, }
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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.