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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2. garage w/concrete foundation vs. those w/footings. 9 ^6 S, t2 R k3 J' `/ h3. wider stairs vs. standard one (36").0 s$ ]- ?0 G: o- S9 U! i% S
4. Steeper roof pitch vs. normal roof. 9 Q' P! V9 o# `5. Cathedral ceiling vs. 8 ft ceiling.& w. i S" @5 Y- d/ L8 X$ K
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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.