cost of removing carpet and resurfacing hardwood
Prices vary all over but on average the cost is about the same. Around 3/3.50$ a s/f for refinishing and a s/f for a medium grade of carpet and pad installed. Check out both but I have to agree about the house value being a bit higher with finished hardwood.
The average cost to refinish hardwood floors is $970 to $1,250 per 300 square feet -- the average reported size of a kitchen in 2012. That cost can easily rise depending on the specific floors, their condition and extra enhancements.