Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the square footage of a home?
Generally speaking, only "livable space" is included in determining the square footage of a home. Garages, unfinished attics and basements for example are not included when calculating square footage.
"Livable space" is a bit tricky though. Hallways and closets are included when determining a homes square footage, and no one really lives in a hall or closet. However it'd be difficult to live in a home that didn't have closets and halls...
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