Characteristics of good housing
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1. Location – Because buyers are looking long-term, the flight to quality has never been so active. Buying the best location you can afford will never go out of style. Being in a great school district is smart, even if you don’t have kids.
2. Light and Bright – South-facing homes with ample windows that allow full sun are much preferred. You may have to provide shade in the summertime, but you’ll save on heating bills in winter and overall have a sunnier disposition than those who live in a cave. There will be more push towards solar panels at home, and they prefer a south-facing roof.
3. Walkability – Being able to walk to shops is convenient, but also walking for exercise is smart too. Does the location encourage you to walk more? If so, I think buyers will consider it a preferred location, and might pay a little more. If it’s close to the foothills, the mountain bikers will dig it.
4. Security – Does the location make you feel safe? People already have concerns about their safety, and those could get worse in the future. Is it a secluded spot? Can anyone sneak up on you from behind? Do the neighboring properties help or hurt? Tracts with smaller lots can provide a ‘safety in numbers’ feeling.
5. Privacy – No homes looking in, especially not looking down on you from above. Up-slopes are acceptable as long as there is ample distance of flat area in between, and the houses above are set back so you don’t see them much. The worst are the example shown at Viridian, where the house/stucco wall behind you is about 5-10 feet higher, and 20-30 feet away – it is an unsettling feeling.
6. One-Story – My personal preference, and they are selling for an approximate 10% premium. If you’d rather have a two-story, and then run into trouble later with stairs, know that you can always add an elevator – look for spots where you can devise a landing upstairs.
7. Floor Plan – The most desirable houses are those with big open rooms that flow. This can be fixed with an open checkbook, so use your imagination.
8. Indoor/Outdoor Entertaining – For those who entertain, this is a big feature. The outdoor kitchens are very popular, but just having a decent spot for a BBQ can satisfy many.
9. ‘Visual Openness’ – Having a view is nice, but you should be guarded about how much premium you are paying. The coast is so socked in with fog ‘marine layer’ these days that you’re not going to see the ocean much, so the very max I would pay is $100,000 extra for the best ocean view – and it drops off in a hurry. Most people are satisfied with having something pleasant to look at, so if you can see beyond the backyard, then the resulting night-light view gives you a 24-hour view of something.
10. Guest Suite – A downstairs bedroom/bath can usually double as a den/office area, but the primary use is for guests – especially the in-laws. Having it separated from the rest of the house is ideal, and it doesn’t have to be detached.
11. Great Room – Having the kitchen/family room combo is imperative, and money can fix. Includes a big-screen TV that you can see from the kitchen sink.
12. Style, Character, ‘Pizazz’ – These are hot features for selling, and can be added easily.
13. Three-car Garage – Otherwise known as the California Basement, the third-car garage usually hold people’s junk. Why people insist on having so much junk is another topic.
14. Master with Walk-in Closet – This item is imperative for the ladies; guys could live with a gunnysack or cardboard box – or with leaving their clothes on the floor. It is probably an efficiency thing – being able to see the available selections probably makes it easier to choose, especially with shoes. A window, or ample lighting in the closet is a plus.
15. Game Room – If you have teenagers, a separate room is better for video games.
2. Light and Bright – South-facing homes with ample windows that allow full sun are much preferred. You may have to provide shade in the summertime, but you’ll save on heating bills in winter and overall have a sunnier disposition than those who live in a cave. There will be more push towards solar panels at home, and they prefer a south-facing roof.
3. Walkability – Being able to walk to shops is convenient, but also walking for exercise is smart too. Does the location encourage you to walk more? If so, I think buyers will consider it a preferred location, and might pay a little more. If it’s close to the foothills, the mountain bikers will dig it.
4. Security – Does the location make you feel safe? People already have concerns about their safety, and those could get worse in the future. Is it a secluded spot? Can anyone sneak up on you from behind? Do the neighboring properties help or hurt? Tracts with smaller lots can provide a ‘safety in numbers’ feeling.
5. Privacy – No homes looking in, especially not looking down on you from above. Up-slopes are acceptable as long as there is ample distance of flat area in between, and the houses above are set back so you don’t see them much. The worst are the example shown at Viridian, where the house/stucco wall behind you is about 5-10 feet higher, and 20-30 feet away – it is an unsettling feeling.
6. One-Story – My personal preference, and they are selling for an approximate 10% premium. If you’d rather have a two-story, and then run into trouble later with stairs, know that you can always add an elevator – look for spots where you can devise a landing upstairs.
7. Floor Plan – The most desirable houses are those with big open rooms that flow. This can be fixed with an open checkbook, so use your imagination.
8. Indoor/Outdoor Entertaining – For those who entertain, this is a big feature. The outdoor kitchens are very popular, but just having a decent spot for a BBQ can satisfy many.
9. ‘Visual Openness’ – Having a view is nice, but you should be guarded about how much premium you are paying. The coast is so socked in with fog ‘marine layer’ these days that you’re not going to see the ocean much, so the very max I would pay is $100,000 extra for the best ocean view – and it drops off in a hurry. Most people are satisfied with having something pleasant to look at, so if you can see beyond the backyard, then the resulting night-light view gives you a 24-hour view of something.
10. Guest Suite – A downstairs bedroom/bath can usually double as a den/office area, but the primary use is for guests – especially the in-laws. Having it separated from the rest of the house is ideal, and it doesn’t have to be detached.
11. Great Room – Having the kitchen/family room combo is imperative, and money can fix. Includes a big-screen TV that you can see from the kitchen sink.
12. Style, Character, ‘Pizazz’ – These are hot features for selling, and can be added easily.
13. Three-car Garage – Otherwise known as the California Basement, the third-car garage usually hold people’s junk. Why people insist on having so much junk is another topic.
14. Master with Walk-in Closet – This item is imperative for the ladies; guys could live with a gunnysack or cardboard box – or with leaving their clothes on the floor. It is probably an efficiency thing – being able to see the available selections probably makes it easier to choose, especially with shoes. A window, or ample lighting in the closet is a plus.
15. Game Room – If you have teenagers, a separate room is better for video games.
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Characteristics of good housing:-
- The home should be airy and well-ventilated.
- The design of the interiors should be ergonomic.
- The material used in construction should be of good quality.
- The height of the ceilings should be between 10-12 feet.
- Quality fittings must be used
Explanation:
A decent house should have the following characteristics:
- It should be clean and airy. There should be ventilation in the hall (living room) and all of the rooms.
- Cooking, eating, sleeping, bathing, resting, learning, and storing should all be done in discrete or separate areas.
- If the house is small, though, the same single room might be utilized for a variety of functions.
- For safety, solid walls and a high roof are required, as well as a high roof to keep the interior cool.
- Should have a proper home drainage system for dumping domestic waste into the main drainage system on a regular basis.
- The house's sanitary system should be in good working order.
- A reliable water delivery and storage system is required to ensure that good water is available at all times.
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