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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

Will Alas MARCH 10, 2022

Alex Martinez Group RE The Agency DC Metro


Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

What is a CMA No two homes are identical, which is why choosing a sales price or offer price for a home can be challenging. That's where the comparative market analysis, or CMA, is most useful.

What is a CMA?

The CMA is a side-by-side comparison of homes for sale and homes that have recently sold in the same neighborhood and price range. This information is further sorted by data such as type of home, number of bedrooms, number of baths, lot size, neighborhood, property condition and features, and many other factors. The purpose is to show estimated market value, based on what other buyers and sellers have determined through past sales, pending sales and homes recently put on the market.

How is the CMA created?

CMAs are generated by using property information from your real estate agent's multiple listing service (MLS). The MLS is available to licensed members only, including brokers, salespeople, and appraisers, who pay dues to gain access to the service's public and proprietary data, including tax roll information, sold transactions, and listings input by all cooperating MLS members. Listing agents generate CMAs for their sellers, and buyer's agents create them for their buyers so both sides know what current market conditions are for the homes they're interested in comparing.

How accurate are CMAs?

The CMA is a here-and-now snapshot of the market, based on the most recent data available, but it can instantly be rendered obsolete by a new listing, or a change of status in a home with the same criteria. Why? The market is constantly changing - new listings, pending sales, closed sales, price reductions, and expired listings. CMAs can vary widely, depending on the knowledge and skill of the person creating the CMA as well as the number and type of data Telds that are chosen. That means some features may not be included. As informative as the CMA is, it should only be used as a tool and should not substitute for your real estate professional's knowledge and advice.

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Map of Comparable Listings

STATUS:

MLS #

STATUS

ADDRESS

S = CLOSED

P = ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT

P = PENDING

A = ACTIVE

BEDS

BATHS

SQFT

PRICE

8824 Welbeck Way

4

2.00

1,254

-

1

Subject

2

MDMC2011666

S

8863 Welbeck Way

3

2.0/1.0

1,254

$305,000

3

MDMC2010360

S

8808 Welbeck Way

3

2.0/1.0

1,254

$285,000

4

MDMC752524

P

20141 Welbeck Ter

3

2.0/1.0

1,358

$329,999

5

MDMC2026184

P

8717 Welbeck

3

2.0/1.0

1,310

$295,000

6

MDMC2041302

A

8829 Welbeck Way

3

2.0/1.0

1,254

$339,000

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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

Summary of Comparable Properties S

SOLD LISTINGS

ADDRESS

SOLD DATE

BEDS

BATHS

SQFT

PRICE

$/SQ.FT

8863 Welbeck Way

11/9/21

3

2.0/1.0

1,254

$305,000

$243

8808 Welbeck Way

9/17/21

3

2.0/1.0

1,254

$285,000

$227

1,254

$295,000

$235

Averages

P

ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT LISTINGS

ADDRESS

SOLD DATE

BEDS

BATHS

SQFT

PRICE

$/SQ.FT

20141 Welbeck Ter

-

3

2.0/1.0

1,358

$329,999

$243

8717 Welbeck

-

3

2.0/1.0

1,310

$295,000

$225

1,334

$312,499

$234

Averages

A

ACTIVE LISTINGS

ADDRESS

SOLD DATE

BEDS

BATHS

SQFT

PRICE

$/SQ.FT

-

3

2.0/1.0

1,254

$339,000

$270

1,254

$339,000

$270

8829 Welbeck Way

Averages

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Listings

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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

8863 Welbeck Way

Montgomery Village, MD 20886

$305,000 CLOSED

3 Beds 2.0/1.0 Baths Year Built 1981

11/9/21

MLS #MDMC2011666 1,254 Sq. Ft. ($243 / sqft) Days on market: 12

Details Prop Type: Single Family Residence

Half baths: 1.0 Acres: 0.02

Updated: Nov 9, 2021 12:49 PM

County: MONTGOMERY

Lot Size (sqft): 779

List Price: $300,000

Subdivision: MCCONKEY

List date: 9/15/21

Orig list price: $300,000

Style: ["Colonial", "Loft"]

Off-market date: 11/9/21

Assoc Fee: $121

Full baths: 2.0

School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Taxes: $2,518

Features Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)

Lot Size Source: Assessor

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Heating Fuel: Electric

Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Hot Water: Electric

Accessibility Features: None

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bath(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s)

Other Structures: Storage Barn/Shed

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Cooling: Central A/C Cooling Fuel: Electric Exterior Features: Satellite Dish Flooring: Hardwood Foundation Details: Slab

Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Parking Features: Assigned Patio And Porch Features: Patio(s)

Levels: 3

Property Condition: Very Good

Living Area Source: Assessor

Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

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8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Structure Type: Interior Row/ Townhouse

Virtual Tour: View

Senior Community Yn: false

Tax Lot: 49

Zoning: THD

Sewer: Public Sewer

Tax Year: 2021

Water Source: Public

Remarks This lovely townhome has it all! A spacious Uoor plan, an updated kitchen, and more all while being situated in a quiet neighborhood close to shopping and major commuter routes. Inside, enjoy cozy living spaces, gleaming hardwood Uoors, and a gourmet kitchen thats been fully appointed with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Take your meals al fresco to the backyard patio, the perfect area to host guests in the warmer months. You will love the convenience of having 2 bedrooms on the main level, along with one on the 3rd level, giving you endless opportunities to make the space your own.

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Comparative Market Analysis

8863 Welbeck Way

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886 Montgomery Village, MD 20886

$305,000 CLOSED

11/9/21

3 Beds 2.0/1.0 Baths Year Built 1981

MLS #MDMC2011666 1,254 Sq. Ft. ($243 / sqft) Days on market: 12

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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

8808 Welbeck Way

Gaithersburg, MD 20886

$285,000 CLOSED

3 Beds 2.0/1.0 Baths Year Built 1983

9/17/21

MLS #MDMC2010360 1,254 Sq. Ft. ($227 / sqft) Days on market: 4

Details Prop Type: Single Family Residence

Full baths: 2.0

Off-market date: 9/21/21

Assoc Fee: $297

Half baths: 1.0

Taxes: $2,328

County: MONTGOMERY

Acres: 0.02

Updated: Sep 21, 2021 8:55 AM

Subdivision: MCCONKEY

Lot Size (sqft): 779

List Price: $275,000

Style: ["Colonial", "Back-toBack"]

List date: 8/18/21

Orig list price: $275,000

School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly

Cooling Fuel: Electric

Lot Size Source: Assessor

Fencing: Privacy

Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Association Fee Includes: Management, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Common Area Maintenance

Heating: Forced Air

Parking Features: Assigned

Heating Fuel: Electric

Property Condition: Very Good

Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Laundry Type: Main Floor

Sewer: Public Sewer

Levels: 3

Structure Type: Interior Row/ Townhouse

Features

Accessibility Features: Other Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Stove Association Amenities: Community Center, Pool Outdoor, Tot Lots/ Playground

Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet Construction Materials: Frame Cooling: Central A/C

Hot Water: Electric

Living Area Source: Assessor

Senior Community Yn: false

Tax Lot: 201

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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

Tax Year: 2021

Water Source: Public

Virtual Tour: View

Zoning: THD

Assigned Parking Space Number(S): 8808

Remarks A beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse in Gaithersburg! Relax or entertain on your front patio enclosed by a privacy fence that incudes a built in storage shed. The kitchen includes many updates including new cabinets, new granite counters, and new stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the convenience of a main Uoor laundry too! New pergo Uooring on all 3 levels. Both full baths have been updated with new vanities, toilets, Txtures and tile Uooring. The large master bedroom and bathroom are quiet and private and take up the entire 3rd level. 2 bedrooms and an additional full bath share the 2nd level. Extras include a community pool, community gym and a large community center. Very convenient location. The public bus stops near the community entrance and goes to Shady Grove metro. Nearby shopping and ample parking.

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Comparative Market Analysis

8808 Welbeck Way

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886 Gaithersburg, MD 20886

$285,000 CLOSED

9/17/21

3 Beds 2.0/1.0 Baths Year Built 1983

MLS #MDMC2010360 1,254 Sq. Ft. ($227 / sqft) Days on market: 4

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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

20141 Welbeck Ter

Gaithersburg, MD 20886

$329,999 ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT

3 Beds 2.0/1.0 Baths Year Built 1981

2/24/22

MLS #MDMC752524 1,358 Sq. Ft. ($243 / sqft) Days on market: 11

Details Prop Type: Single Family Residence

Half baths: 1.0

List Price: $329,999

High: GAITHERSBURG

Acres: 0.02

Orig list price: $329,999

Middle: FOREST OAK

County: MONTGOMERY

Lot Size (sqft): 858

Assoc Fee: $127

Elementary: GOSHEN

Subdivision: MCCONKEY

List date: 2/24/22

Taxes: $2,486

Style: ["Back-to-Back", "Traditional"]

Updated: Mar 6, 2022 10:06 AM

School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Association Amenities: Common Grounds, Community Center, Pool Outdoor, Tot Lots/ Playground

Building Name : MONTGOMERY VILLAGE FOUNDATION

Heating: Heat Pump Electric BackUp

Construction Materials: Brick

Hot Water: Electric

Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Cooling: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)

Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Trash

Cooling Fuel: Electric

Full baths: 2.0

Features Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range Electric, Water Heater, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator

Association Name: MONTGOMERY VILLAGE FOUNDATION

Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile Foundation Details: Slab

Heating Fuel: Electric Levels: 3 Living Area Source: Assessor Lot Size Source: Estimated Lot Size Units: Square Feet Parking Features: Assigned Property Condition: Excellent

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Comparative Market Analysis

Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Half Bath

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Structure Type: End of Row/ Townhouse

Year Built Effective: 2012

Senior Community Yn: false

Tax Year: 2021

Sewer: Public Sewer

Virtual Tour: View

Assigned Parking Space Number(S): 141

Zoning: R042

Water Source: Public

Remarks Rush right over to see this beautiful and spacious bright colonial 3-level 3 BRs/2 BAs Brick Front in Cul-de-Sac w green space view Premium Lot / End unit TH w/patio / Perfect condition / Huge master BR and 2 spacious BRs w/walk-in closet / Convenient location, walk to bus, Goshen Crossing shopping/restaurants, ample parking / Over $75,000 thoroughly upgraded from roof to Uoor: kitchen, front brick patio; freshly painted; replacement Sliding glass door, roof, New 2nd and 3rd Uoor carpet/stainless steel appliances/kitchen faucet/disposal/granite countertop/all BA vanities/sinks/toilets / Wrap around kitchen for extra counter and cabinet space (attached Uyer for detail) / Ready for move in to your New Home / Don't miss out on this great place / See it today!

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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

20141 Welbeck Ter

Gaithersburg, MD 20886

$329,999 ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT

3 Beds 2.0/1.0 Baths 2/24/22

Year Built 1981

MLS #MDMC752524 1,358 Sq. Ft. ($243 / sqft) Days on market: 11

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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

8717 Welbeck $295,000 PENDING

MLS #MDMC2026184

Gaithersburg, MD 20886

3 Beds 2.0/1.0 Baths Year Built 1981

1/14/22

1,310 Sq. Ft. ($225 / sqft) Days on market: 2

Details Prop Type: Single Family Residence

Half baths: 1.0 Acres: 0.02

Updated: Jan 15, 2022 2:17 PM

County: MONTGOMERY

Lot Size (sqft): 858

List Price: $295,000

School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Subdivision: MCCONKEY

List date: 1/14/22

Orig list price: $295,000

High: GAITHERSBURG

Style: ["Back-to-Back"]

Off-market date: 1/15/22

Assoc Fee: $365

Middle: FOREST OAK

Taxes: $2,303

Elementary: GOSHEN

Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Foundation Details: Slab

Full baths: 2.0

Features Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Oven/ Range - Electric, Water Heater, Built-In Microwave, Washer/Dryer Stacked

Association Amenities: Bike Trail, Community Center, Jog/Walk Path, Picnic Area, Pool - Outdoor, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly Association Fee Includes: Lawn Maintenance, Snow Removal, Pool(s), Trash Association Name: MONTGOMERY VILLAGE FOUNDATION

Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding Cooling: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s) Cooling Fuel: Electric Door Features: Storm, Sliding Glass, Six Panel Flooring: Carpet, Tile/Brick, Laminate Plank

Heating: Heat Pump(s), Central Heating Fuel: Electric Hot Water: Electric Interior Features: Upgraded Countertops, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Open, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s)

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Comparative Market Analysis

Laundry Type: Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit Levels: 3 Living Area Source: Assessor Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Units: Square Feet Parking Features: Assigned Patio And Porch Features: Patio(s), Enclosed

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

Roof: Shingle

Senior Community Yn: false

Water Source: Public

Room Type: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath

Sewer: Public Sewer

Window Features: Double Pane, Vinyl Clad

Tax Lot: 115

Parking Lot Spaces: 1

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Tax Year: 2017

Assigned Parking Space Number(S): 8717

Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Security System

Structure Type: End of Row/ Townhouse

Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1

Zoning: TS

Virtual Tour: View

Remarks BEAUTIFUL BRICK COLONIAL END UNIT IN DESIRABLE COMMUTER LOCATION** LIGHT-FILLED HOME BOASTS GLEAMING FLOORS, RECENTLY UPDATED KITCHEN & BATHS W/ GRANITE COUNTERS & NICE APPLIANCES, BACKSPLASH & CABINETS** GUEST PARKING** STEP OUT TO PRIVATE PATIO & CLOSE WALK TO TOT LOTS, TRAILS, SHOPS & LAKE MARION POOL** ACCESS TO ALL MV POOLS** CLOSE TO MOCO TRAINING ACADEMY, ICC, 270, 355, SHADY GROVE METRO! SEE VIDEO TOUR!

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Comparative Market Analysis

8717 Welbeck

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

$295,000 PENDING

MLS #MDMC2026184

Gaithersburg, MD 20886

1/14/22

3 Beds 2.0/1.0 Baths Year Built 1981

1,310 Sq. Ft. ($225 / sqft) Days on market: 2

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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

8829 Welbeck Way

Montgomery Village, MD 20886

$339,000 ACTIVE

3 Beds 2.0/1.0 Baths Year Built 1981

3/10/22

MLS #MDMC2041302 1,254 Sq. Ft. ($270 / sqft) Days on market: 1

Details Prop Type: Single Family Residence

Full baths: 2.0 Half baths: 1.0

Updated: Mar 10, 2022 8:11 AM

County: MONTGOMERY

Lot Size (sqft):

List Price: $339,000

Subdivision: MCCONKEY

List date: 3/10/22

Orig list price: $339,000

Style: ["Colonial"]

Taxes: $2,500 School District: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Assoc Fee: $350

Features Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Heating Fuel: Electric

Sewer: Public Sewer

Hot Water: Electric

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Combination

Levels: 3

Structure Type: Interior Row/ Townhouse

Accessibility Features: None

Cooling: Central A/C

Living Area Source: Assessor

Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly

Cooling Fuel: Electric

Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Water Source: Public

Heating: Central

Senior Community Yn: false

Parking Lot Spaces: 1

Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Tax Year: 2022 Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1 Zoning: R

Remarks 3 level renovated with solar panel eVciency house .come see and get it !!!!!

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Comparative Market Analysis

8829 Welbeck Way

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886 Montgomery Village, MD 20886

$339,000 ACTIVE

3/10/22

3 Beds 2.0/1.0 Baths Year Built 1981

MLS #MDMC2041302 1,254 Sq. Ft. ($270 / sqft) Days on market: 1

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Analysis

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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

Comparable Property Statistics S

2 Sold Listings LOWEST

$285,000

P

$295,000

HIGH

$305,000

AVG PRICE / SQFT

AVG DOM

$235

8

AVG PRICE / SQFT

AVG DOM

$234

6

AVG PRICE / SQFT

AVG DOM

$270

1

2 Active Under Contract Listings LOWEST

$295,000

A

AVERAGE

AVERAGE

$312,499

HIGH

$329,999

1 Active Listings LOWEST

$339,000

AVERAGE

$339,000

HIGH

$339,000

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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

Sold Property Analysis Averages

102.6%

Homes sold for an average of 102.6% of their list price.

8

Days on market

It took an average of 8 days for a home to sell.

Analysis ADDRESS

ORIG LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

% OF ORIG LIST PRICE

DOM

$ PER SQFT

8863 Welbeck Way

$300,000

$305,000

101.67%

12

$243

8808 Welbeck Way

$275,000

$285,000

103.64%

4

$227

$287,500

$295,000

102.61%

8

$235

Averages

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Comparative Market Analysis

8824 Welbeck Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20886

The Value of Your Home In a neighborhood of similar homes, why is one worth more than another? That's the question that's teased buyers and sellers for ages, but the answer is simple. Every home is different When a home is sold, a willing seller and a willing buyer determine the value of that home with the sale price. That price then becomes a benchmark for other similar homes, but other factors come into play. The most important are:

Location The closer a home is to jobs, parks, transportation, schools, and community services, the more desirable it is.

Size Square footage impacts home value because a larger home is built using more materials, and gives the homeowner more usable space. And a larger lot size could mean more privacy than a smaller one.

Number of bedrooms and baths Additional bedrooms and bathrooms raise the value of a home compared to similar homes that do not have those rooms.

Features and >nishes Features such as outdoor kitchens and spa baths make a home more luxurious. A home Tnished with hardwood Uoors and granite countertops is going to cost more than a home with carpet and laminate countertops.

Condition The closer a home is to new construction, the more it will retain its value. It's perceived as more modern, up to date, and perhaps safer. Homes that are not updated or in poor repair sell for less as purchasers' factor in the cost of updating and eventually replacing appliances and systems.

Curb appeal From the street, the home looks clean, fresh, and inviting. Fresh landscaping and Uowers won't change the size or location, but they certainly add charm. When two homes are identical in the same neighborhood, a higher price may come down to something as simple as views, paint colors, or the overall taste of the homeowner.

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