Author: karendossey

Start a Repayment Plan — Most creditors just want their money back and they would be more than happy to offer some sort of payment plan to homeowners. It might take a while to get back to square zero, but this is definitely an option. Dispute The Lien — Obviously, homeowners shouldn’t do this if … Continued

Ugh. Maybe you can’t list your house on the MLS because it’s in disrepair and you’re probably ALSO worried about getting fined for code violations… Here’s what you should do… Estimate Repair Costs — If you plan to sell the house and can’t afford to make all the repairs yourself, then it will be necessary … Continued

We get it — it’s frustrating. Unfortunately, it’s also a common risk of owning rentals and working with tenants. Sometimes problems slip through the cracks. So what should you do about it? Well, at Hotrod Houses, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners get rid of criminally active tenants with an emergency eviction. Because if criminal … Continued

The winter season? NOPE 👎⛔️❌ Summer? YEP 🤝🤑😎 Assuming that the house is in tip-top condition (fresh paint job, sparkly clean, great landscaping), then listing your house during the summer, means not only selling it faster, but getting more money for it. As far back as we can track historical data, the price of homes … Continued

Unfortunately, professional buyers sometimes get a bad rap — here are 4 common myths to watch out for… You Won’t Get a Fair Offer — A lot of sellers are worried that they won’t get a fair price for their home by selling to an investor. And while every industry has scam artists, our company … Continued

Here are a few things to be aware of BEFORE you list with an agent… You’ll Have to Clean & Stage — In today’s world, buyers expect to be shown pristine, beautifully staged homes. They should be able to imagine living there. And if you list on the MLS, your agent will probably expect you … Continued

Want to live a bit more minimalist? Or maybe you’re preparing for retirement? Here are tips for downsizing and getting rid of stuff that’s difficult to get rid of… Start Early & Start Small — The more you procrastinate, the harder it’s going to be. You’re going to have to sell a lot of stuff, … Continued

Here are your options… Clean It Yourself — This is definitely the most time-intensive option. But if you love the property and don’t have the budget to pay for cleaning services, then you’ll have to put in some of your own elbow grease. Set aside a weekend to clean up as much as possible, invite … Continued

Whether you have tenants in it or not, here are 5 ways that you can reduce your monthly bills on a property that you own (and estimated monthly savings). Eliminate Mortgage Insurance ($100 – $200/month) — If you have 20% or more equity on your house and good credit, you might be able to cancel … Continued

According to a survey by the National Association of House Buyers, kitchen remodels are the most common type of remodeling, followed by the bathroom, the entire house, and room additions. So you’re definitely not alone in wanting to remodel the kitchen. But how much is it going to cost? And just as importantly, how much … Continued

It’s probably not something you spend a lot of time thinking about, but today’s buyers are actually pretty diligent about NOT buying homes with poor indoor air quality. One study by UL Environment of 1,000 consumers found that 70% of Americans are actively looking for “greener products” for their homes. Buyers are more concerned than … Continued

There are a lot of cool things that can be done with homes today (kitchen islands, efficient power systems and appliances, smart devices for controlling temperature, etc.) to increase value AND make living spaces more comfortable. But here’s a question… Is it best for a homeowner to remodel their current home or move? Well, the … Continued

We’ve seen it happen before. Someone buys a property and its worth steadily increases… until it doesn’t. For one reason or another — often, a reason that’s outside of the owner’s control — the property’s value tanks. And to help homeowners protect themselves, here are a few different factors that can hurt the value of … Continued

Well, according to research by HomeLight, the best months to sell are March, April, and May — typically, this is when homes sell quickly for top dollar. Which is great… unless you need to sell during a different time of year. Sometimes, it’s not possible to wait to sell until those high-ticket months roll around. … Continued

Most of the time, pets are the BEST! They are good listeners, never judge, love everyone unconditionally and become part of the family. With pet health insurance, pet bakeries, and their toys & food delivered to our front door, we love them and spoil them rotten.  It’s the way it should be. But every once … Continued