"TH" wrote in message
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On Feb 22, 5:18 pm, Rick Blaine wrote:
Could it be an option to have them leave it unfinished, and you
subcontract it your self. You could easily get it done for ~1/2 that
price (as long as you don't use Sears ). You could also do this
with the carpet.

In some locations, you can not get a occupancy permit without finished
flooring in the main areas (hence you wouldn't be able to close). Sometimes
it is better financially to simply roll the cost of the upgrades into the
mortgage and have it amortized over many years rather than having a large
out of pocket expense to incur as soon as you move in.

Good rule of thumb - if it isn't structural, you are better off living
with the
standard product and upgrade later on your own.

H/W flooring and ceramic tiling is one of those borderline cases because
they have an effect on baseboard trim, door jamb casings, door clearances
and thresholds. Installation of these can be pretty messy and disruptive if
you are already living in the house.

-alan sung
Rapid Realm Technology, Inc.
Hopkinton, MA