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LetsGo2PuntaGorda Newsletter
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Hello!
Welcome to February! This is a great time to thank you for all your support in 2014. All signs point to property values increasing and business has definitely been on the rise. It is always a privilege to service your real estate needs. Through 2015, the commitment to help you and your referrals make the best real estate decisions will continue to be my number one priority.
So speaking of February - to our friends up north, we hope you all survived the blizzards and are not going to have to put up with THOSE again! Strongly suggest you think about our sunny skies here and mild temperatures. So much easier on the back!
Take care and be safe!
Member of RE/MAX "Platinum" Club - 2013
Member of RE/MAX "100%" Club - 2012
Member of RE/MAX "Executive Club" - 2011
Direct - 941-676-1033
Cell - 941-347-8782
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This Month's Facebook Drawing Winner
Congratulations to BeBe Crook, the winner of February's Facebook drawing!
**Enter to Win March's Drawing**
'Like us' on Facebook and automatically be entered for a chance to win a $25 American Express Gift Card during the month of March!
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Year-End 2014 Local Housing Statistics
Punta Gorda Metropolitan Statistical Area
Single-Family Homes
Closed Sales: 4,271
Median Sales Price: $146,000
Year-over-Year % Change: 4.3%
Condos and Townhouses
Closed Sales: 1,046
Median Sales Price: $119,700
Year-over-Year % Change: 2.3%
Source: Florida Realtors�
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Latest PGI Civic Association News
The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association is a great organization and if you're new to the area, it provides a lot of valuable information about how to become more involved in the community.
You can view a copy of the latest PGICA Commentator here - a monthly publication where you can find information about our area and the multitude of community activities available to you.
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Quote of the Month
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle."
-Abraham Lincoln
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Getting Pre-Approved (Preferably by a Local Lender!)
Getting pre-approved simply means that your lender has calculated how much of a mortgage they're willing to offer you, depending on your down payment and current financial situation.
There are two advantages to having a pre-approved mortgage. First, you know exactly what you can afford when shopping for a new home. Second, when you make an offer, you're likely to be taken more seriously.
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Pros and Cons of Refacing Cabinets
 Refacing your kitchen cabinets includes covering the exposed frames with a thin veneer of real wood or plastic laminate. Doors and drawer fronts are replaced to match or complement the new veneer. New hinges, knobs, pulls, and molding complete the transformation.
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What Are the Pros and Cons?
Kitchen cabinet refacing pros:
- Costs about half as much as replacing cabinets.
- Takes less time (a week or less!) and money.
- It's less hassle than tearing out cabinets.
- You can still use your kitchen while refacing.
- It's a green kitchen remodeling solution because you're not adding to the landfill.
Kitchen cabinet refacing cons (there aren't many):
- Refacing won't fix a bad kitchen design.
- You might be tempted to spend more on exotic veneer and hardware (saving you less).
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What Are Your Refacing Options?
Your choices for the finished look of your cabinets are virtually limitless.
- Veneers are available in a wide variety of colors, patterns, textures, grains, and more, which you can mix or match to get a relatively low-cost kitchen facelift.
- Rigid thermofoil (RTF) doors, which feature a durable plastic coating over fiberboard, are an affordable alternative to wood or laminate doors.
- Plastic laminates come in hundreds of colors and patterns, are durable and moisture-resistant, and are reasonably priced. You can pick matching or contrasting laminates for your doors and drawer fronts.
- Real wood veneers include many standard species, such as oak, cherry, and maple, and you also can choose from an array of stain colors. Wood veneers are the most expensive option. Wood must be carefully sealed to protect against moisture.
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What Does Refacing Cost?A professional cabinet refacing for a typical 10-by-12-foot kitchen starts at around $1,000-$3,000 for laminate. Expect to pay $2,500-$6,000 for real wood veneer. Costs can rise to $7,000-$9,000 or more for a large project with high-quality wood veneer.Finishing the project with new hardware (pulls, knobs, hinges) runs $2-$4 per piece, up to $20-$50 each for high-end hardware.In comparison, completely replacing old kitchen cabinets with new cabinets starts at $4,000-$5,000 and up for stock cabinets; $8,000-$10,000 for semi-custom cabinets; $16,000-$20,000 and up for custom-made cabinetry.To continue reading, click here.
Source: Houselogic
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