kitchen remodel: Remodeling Investments for 2010: Kitchens Still Have Sizzle! - 01/09/10 06:23 AM

Home in need of an update but the current real estate market has you questioning what to spend on the investment? If this sounds like you, you are in very good company! Many people are itching for a change in environment but are opting to remodel rather than move. But what the “what ifs” start creeping in too…Will I ever get the money back out of the remodel? Will the investment outweigh the value added to the home? If you are considering a kitchen remodel, it still could be good choice.The statement “Kitchens and Baths sell homes” is second only … (7 comments)

kitchen remodel: Stainless and Granite are Over Rated (and not essential) in ALL Anoka County Kitchens! - 08/20/09 07:45 AM
As a REALTOR® I have fun watching the HGTV's remodeling, staging and sell-your-house-now shows but not all the advice is going to make sense for every home and every market. Case in point, kitchen remodels. You'd think watching these shows that the only way a real estate agent can sell a house with a new kitchen is if it has been remodeled with granite and stainless steel appliances. It seems that every real estate agent that walks through a newly remodeled kitchen is either gushing about the "perfect" choice of granite or lamenting about how the new white appliances were the … (4 comments)

kitchen remodel: Kitchens Still SIZZLE as a Remodeling Investment! - 02/01/09 04:54 AM
No doubt there are many homeowners who would love to make a change to a different home but the current status of the real estate market has caused them to reconsider a move and opt for a remodel. But what the "what ifs" start creeping in too...Will I ever get the money back out of the remodel? Will the investment outweigh the value added to the home? If you are considering a kitchen remodel, it still could be good choice.
The statement "Kitchens and Baths sell homes" is second only to "Location, Location, Location" in the real estate playbook. Okay we don't really … (48 comments)

kitchen remodel: Quick Tip to Add Value to Your Kitchen - 05/19/07 12:24 AM
As a real estate agent in northeast Twin Cities metro area, I see many homes in various price ranges and conditions. One thing that always confounds me is when I see beautiful kitchen with newer floors and counters and an old vent fan above the stove. This is something people tend to overlook in their homes. This trend is probably due to most Minnesotans being taught from birth to be frugal and when something "works just fine" we tend to "make-do".
In most cases, The Kitchen Sells the Home! People focus on two areas of the home:  the kitchen and the bathroom. It is imperative that both areas … (8 comments)

kitchen remodel: Remodeling Investments: Kitchens are HOT! - 03/19/07 01:01 AM
Considering a remodel but are concerned that the investment might outweigh the value added to your home? If you are considering a kitchen remodel, it could be an excellent investment.I have always told my clients considering putting their homes on the market, that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes. A recent report from National Association of Realtors (NAR) agrees. In late December, the NAR released the 2006 Cost VS Value Report for home remodels. This study looked at cost data, resale value and percentage recouped for 25 different projects in 60 housing markets across the United States. With major, mid-range kitchen remodel, … (7 comments)

 
Teri Eckholm, REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro (Boardman Realty)

Teri Eckholm

REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

White Bear Lake, MN

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Address: 213 E 4th Street, 4th Floor #426, St Paul, MN, 55101

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Theresa "Teri" Eckholm/Boardman Realty assists Minnesotans to find their way home with helpful tips and quality service. Dedication to customer service has made Teri the REALTOR® of choice for families in Blaine, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and Wyoming areas. Licensed in MN.










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