Granite is a good, durable, and affordable choice for countertops with minimal maintenance and good re-sale value. They have been around for ages, and they are not going out of style any time soon.

While quartz has SLIGHTLY less maintenance (no sealing is required), it is a man-made product and does not have the natural beauty that granite provides. It also tends to be more expensive than your standard granite colors.

I still like granite. It is always timeless. I would stay away from anything that is porous that can stain like natural stone or corrian.