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Jim Kata · 09-18-2007, 07:45 AM

We are getting new flooring at the ole homestead.

We are definitely getting our first floor and stairs to the second floor all in hardwood. The second floor (one bedroom and "rec room") we are doing with carpet. The third floor (a fairly large bedroom) is where we are not sure what to do.

We only plan on staying for another year or two in this house so we want to do these upgrades for re-sale value once the market picks up again.

Anyways, we wanted to do the third floor in hardwood, but thinking about resale, we aren't sure if many people want hardwood in their bedroom (brrrr cold floors), in a "starter house".

So what do you all think? If you were to buy a house, not something you are going to be in for the rest of your life, but for 4 or 5 years, would you be willing to pay a little extra for hardwood or would you just prefer some carpet on the third floor that is one large bedroom?

Thanks in advance.

09-18-2007, 07:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jim Kata Swollen Member Location: Northern VA	Homeowners and Homebuyers We are getting new flooring at the ole homestead. We are definitely getting our first floor and stairs to the second floor all in hardwood. The second floor (one bedroom and "rec room") we are doing with carpet. The third floor (a fairly large bedroom) is where we are not sure what to do. We only plan on staying for another year or two in this house so we want to do these upgrades for re-sale value once the market picks up again. Anyways, we wanted to do the third floor in hardwood, but thinking about resale, we aren't sure if many people want hardwood in their bedroom (brrrr cold floors), in a "starter house". So what do you all think? If you were to buy a house, not something you are going to be in for the rest of your life, but for 4 or 5 years, would you be willing to pay a little extra for hardwood or would you just prefer some carpet on the third floor that is one large bedroom? Thanks in advance.