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Buyers are only looking at house by its size and price and immediately do this math price/size.
This is like going to a bookstore buying the thickest book with the cheapest price and disregard the contents.
Developers will fool the consumers by the "Bag Of Chips" trick so beware.
Here are some BK wisdoms to follow to make you a savvy shopper.
Here are some basic rules pertinent to good planning in classic communities that stood the test of time.
1. House area should not exceed 40% of lot size.
2. Front setback should match the house width.
3. Side yard width should be ? of building height.
4. Garage width should be 40% or less of house width.
5. Rear yard depth should be house height + 50%.
After studying many neighborhoods that have retained high value these are the common traits. Deviations from these rules compromise neighborhood aesthetic, privacy and quality of life.
When these criteria are met occupants are happier with their properties and thus stay much longer in their home.
Other important components I am leaving out are varieties of styles, massing, and texture that most production home neighborhoods severely lack so I don?t bother to elaborate.
This is like going to a bookstore buying the thickest book with the cheapest price and disregard the contents.
Developers will fool the consumers by the "Bag Of Chips" trick so beware.
Here are some BK wisdoms to follow to make you a savvy shopper.
Here are some basic rules pertinent to good planning in classic communities that stood the test of time.
1. House area should not exceed 40% of lot size.
2. Front setback should match the house width.
3. Side yard width should be ? of building height.
4. Garage width should be 40% or less of house width.
5. Rear yard depth should be house height + 50%.
After studying many neighborhoods that have retained high value these are the common traits. Deviations from these rules compromise neighborhood aesthetic, privacy and quality of life.
When these criteria are met occupants are happier with their properties and thus stay much longer in their home.
Other important components I am leaving out are varieties of styles, massing, and texture that most production home neighborhoods severely lack so I don?t bother to elaborate.