I'm more south so we don't have to worry about the floors being too cold in the winter, but people carpet over wood flooring all the time and restore to original wood later.

Maybe you can negotiate it down from 475 and request that your broker/agent pick up the rest or split it with title if they messed up etc.No legal advice given.

We got it for $21k & the kid restored all the woodwork & floors.

At the end of a tenancy, the unit must be restored to its original or pre-tenancy state so that it can be rented out again.

Don't misunderstand, he didn't botch-up the job, but unless you can make invisible repairs and and lyour painting skills match that of a professional, stick to clean-up, carpet removal, maybe some demolition.I would also suggest that any bids you receive for remodeling/restoration work be carefully scrutinized, you get what you pay for!

Another factor is the Nevada restoration project currently under way in the 80905 area code.

Of course, once the grout gets discolored, you have to restore the grout or seal the discolor in, too.

RISK OF LOSS: If the improvements are damaged by fire or other casualty prior to closing, and the costs of restoring same does not exceed 3% of the assessed valuation of the improvements so damaged, cost of restoration shall be an obligation of the Seller and closing shall proceed pursuant to the terms of the Agreement with costs therefore escrowed at closing.

Don't remember where I got it, but Rick Dale from American Restoration said it is worth about $850.

This information has restored my faith.