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Originally Posted by Bigtime
What kind of market is this condo in? Low, average, high end? If low or average I would rip out that carpet and throw down a nice laminate floor. If higher end look at real wood options like engineered, cork, or pre-finished hardwood (if allowed by bylaws).
Surferguy's advice is excellent too. I had a west facing condo that had a beech engineered floor, the lighter colour was a lifesaver for not letting dust show up as much in the sunlight compared to what a dark floor would.
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Not really sure about the market, based on other sales I am guessing it will go for ~$300K, built in 2001/2002. Its a 20-30 minute walk to downtown from Crescent Heights location.
If I was going to continue living or renting out long term I would go with laminate but I cant carry a condo mortgage and get a 20% downpayment ready for a single family home so the condo has to go.
We are thinking engineered hardwood as its not that expensive and relatively easy to install.
When I have looked around at new-built condos they all have dark hardwood and I assume the people selling new-built know what sells so I might as well take some free advice.