If you were a forward-thinking individualist in 1800s America, building an eight-sided abode was a great way to show it. The octagon house was a cutting-edge design at the time, believed to be a more efficient use of space, energy, and cost than the conventional square.
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Question: How do appraisers account for a difference in year built? Do appraisers give an adjustment when to comps there is an age difference?
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