Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Five Inexpensive Ways to Revitalize a Kitchen

Replace the flooring. Install laminate floor over old linoleum, vinyl or chipped tile. It costs just $1 to $5 a square foot and looks like wood, stone or tile.
Replace the lighting. A new ceiling fixture costs less than $100 and will brighten up the place. Adding some under-the-cabinet lights will illuminate work surfaces.
Give the cabinets a new life. A coat of paint and new knobs is the cheapest way to go. If you’re able to spend $4,000 to $6,000 on the project, hire a refacing company to replace the doors and drawerfronts.
Refinish the appliances. For a few hundred dollars, an appliance refinisher will re-enamel your stove, refrigerator and dishwasher door in the color of your choice, including a stainless steel look-alike.
Update the backsplash. Replace the space between your cabinets and the countertop with fashionable stone or inexpensive wallpaper.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Open Houses - Sunday, June 24, 2007

Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Sunday, June 24, 2007
Address: 4870 Woods court
Location: Greenwood, MN 55331

Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Sunday, June 24, 2007
Address: 2221 Lukewood Drive
Location: Chanhassen, MN 55317

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Sunday, June 24, 2007
Address: 17652 Cascade Drive
Location: Eden Prarie, MN 55347

Weekly Market Activity Report

June is traditionally a busy time for the real estate community and the most recent reporting week is no exception, as Total Active Listings for the 13 County Metro area continues at a record level. While buyer and seller activity accelerated as compared to recent weeks, the Twin Cities market continues at a lackluster pace in comparison to previous years. Weekly Single Family New Listings are down 1.2% and Pending Sales are 17.8% below the same week in 2006.

Friday, June 1, 2007

Open Houses - Sunday, June 3, 2007

Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Sunday, June 3, 2007
Address: 10 Hill Street
Location: Chanhassen, MN 55317

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Sunday, June 3, 2007
Address: 2221 Lukewood Drive
Location: Chanhassen, MN 55317

Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Sunday, May 20, 2007
Address: 2500 Clover Field Drive
Location: Chaska, MN 55318

Go to http://www.staffordfamilyrealtors.com/ for more information. For questions, call Sharla Stafford at 612-282-6895.