Regarding remodel, I just redid the entire kitchen, 1 bath, 1 wet bar, for about ~$22-25k total. This is w/ maple cabinets w/ cherry stained, full extension drawers, lazy susan in the corner cabinet, 6″ back splash and full height back splash where the stove is, marble floor. I think you can save a lot by doing a lot of the general contractor job yourself. It took me ~2 weeks from start to finish. Marble floor takes about 5 days to do, cabinets took about 3 days, demo took 2 days. If you want reference, I can refer you to the general contractor I use.
