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Real Estate Taxes |
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The Neighborhood |
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Near Schools |
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Near Shopping |
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Near Expressways |
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Near Public Transportation |
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Near Doctors/Dentists |
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Near Churches |
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Garbage Collection |
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Street Lights |
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Sidewalks |
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Streets/Alleys Well Maintained |
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Traffic Volume |
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Parks |
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Neighbor's Property Well Maintained |
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All Utilities Installed |
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Neighborhood Covenants/Restrictions |
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Near Trains/Airport |
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Area Zoned Residential |
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Near Industry |
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Proposed Special Assessments |
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Environment Concerns/Influences |
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The House |
Age of House |
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No. of Stories |
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Wood Frame |
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Brick Frame |
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Wood & Brick Frame |
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Aluminum Siding |
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Roof Condition |
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Foundation Condition |
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Overall Exterior Condition |
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Garage Size |
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No. of Bathrooms |
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No. of Closets |
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No. of Bedrooms |
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Oil Heat |
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Gas Heat |
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Electric Heat |
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Hot Water Heat |
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Insulation |
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Central Air Conditioning |
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Energy-Conservation Features |
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Age of Heating System |
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Age of Water Heater |
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Capacity of Water Heater |
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Age of Electrical Wiring |
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Plumbing condition |
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Estimated Water Bill |
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Estimated Heating Bill |
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Estimated Electric Bill |
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Living Room |
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Fireplace |
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Separate Dining Room |
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Family Room |
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Drapes - No. of Rooms |
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Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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Kitchen Eating Area |
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Refrigerator |
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Stove/Oven (Gas/Electric) |
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Garbage Disposal |
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Dishwasher |
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Broken Windows |
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Storm Windows/Screens |
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Washer/Dryer Outlets |
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Laundry Space |
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Finished Basement |
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Attic |
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Sump Pump/Drainage |
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Connected to Sewer System |
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Patio |
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Backyard Fence |
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Landscaping |
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Property Boundaries |
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Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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Building Code Compliance |
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Ability to Expand/Enlarge House |
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