Did not remember how the conversation got there. You might want to bookmark this website if you are in the middle of house hunting process
TV sometimes provide useful info for you to make decisions. According to my coworker, HGTV sometimes give out useful tips on money savings. She is savvy on house remodel things. If you want to know how to manage your budget to get the remodel done nicely but not costly, you may need to delve yourself into HGTV.
HGTV website
http://design.hgtv.com/kitchen/Video_detail.aspx?id=1057