quoting Consumer Reports.org (Kimberly Janeway)
“We plan to replace our kitchen counters and are interested in using stone. Is granite still a hot choice?"
"Granite remains the biggest seller, having accounted for 56 percent of kitchen-countertop sales in the past year, according to the NPD Group, a market-research company. Quartz (Caesarstone and Silestone) and laminate (Formica), each with 13 percent of the countertop market, trail granite in popularity, followed closely by solid surfacing (DuPont Corian)."
..."Granite earned its spot as the most popular counter courtesy of its good looks and durability. Indeed, in our countertop tests, granite was the only stone that could resist heat, scratches, and, when properly sealed, stains.”
(See entire article at http://tiny.cc/jpdpu)
For a typical apartment community, granite offers great return on investment for as little as $5 per month in additional rent for each unit. See www.TheBaypathGroup.com for details.
