Key insights:
A home with good bones is likely a fixer-upper that needs cosmetic updates.
Custom and original features can add interest and value to a home.
Regardless of the age of a home, the materials used to build it are important.
Key Insights:
Learn the four criteria a space needs to be considered finished square footage.
See why typical attics won’t count toward square footage, but a four-season porch or basement bedroom will.
When in doubt, refer to MLS information, your purchase agreement or your own measurements.
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