Tile floors for example may last 100 years while carpeting and drapes are good for about ten on average or a roof, anywhere from 10 years (roll roofing) to composition 20 -25 or metal roofs 50 years or more and tile roofs even longer.

I like the look of wooden floors but can appreciate the durability of tile.

Now I would like to get my name on the tile  or deed so later I can refinance in my name only.

Or laminate in living room/bedrooms and tile in bath/kitchen? 

They likely have given you allowances for things like tile, flooring, etc.It doesn't matter what homes are listed for, it matters what similar homes have sold for.

I currently work and have worked construction for the past ten doing tile, perfect granite countertops and other masonry like brick, and natural stone. 

Now my wife and I do the ceramic tile work, and the connection of the plumbing to the sinks, install the appliances, interior doors and vanities.  

Hi George,Why can't you put tile on the drywall? 

Stucco/tile roof construction in Vegas will have less maintenance than most properties in the mid west.

And he did  tiles for entire house.