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.
Let me be the first to start, hopefully others will join and keep this topic going.: U. M) j4 v) z1 g
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1. 50 years warranty singles vs 25 years ones. 7 H2 Q* z9 Q2 T5 w {6 F7 [( Z2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings.7 \6 z: L3 w; m
3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36")., U B* W* C; X) c$ y9 U3 ]
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof. 9 l# \/ R* z6 D6 Q/ R7 |$ Y( Q) Z5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling./ Q* h- f" a" T9 u' 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.