Author: karendossey

For today’s buyers, hardwood floors are a desirable aspect of a home. In fact, more real estate agents agree that homes with hardwood floors are easier to sell! But that’s not true if the floor is damaged. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve been working in Naples for quite some time and we’ve seen our fair share … Continued

Real estate agents might say it’s a good deal… The seller might say it’s a good deal… But is there a way that you can run the numbers for yourself? Well, at Hotrod Houses, we’ve been buying and selling real estate in Naples for a long time now… and we’re pretty darn familiar with the … Continued

Due to the challenges of ongoing current events, more people than ever before are now working remotely — from home, at coffee shops, or in co-working spaces. Maybe YOU — for the first time ever — find yourself working remotely. And for many people, working remotely sparks a thought: “Well shoot… I can live anywhere … Continued

The renter or the homeowner/landlord? That’s a good question. We’ve been working in real estate in Naples for quite some time and we’ve seen a lot of disputes between renters and landlords about who should pay for damages to a property. The truth is that it really depends on the situation. Here are some costs … Continued

At Hotrod Houses, we’ve been working in real estate for quite some time and we’ve seen our fair share of cracked driveways — we’ve also FIXED our fair share of cracked driveways 😉 So… how do you do it? Fortunately, repairing a cracked driveway is probably something you can do yourself — it typically doesn’t … Continued

That might be a good idea! Doing so can increase the value of your home and make the home easier to sell and more appealing to buyers. But we don’t recommend remodeling your bathroom only to sell easier and for more money — the average bathroom remodel costs about $20,000 and the average homeowner only … Continued

Well, there might be! Some buyers on the market today love seeing a well-kept garden when they view a home — it’s not just an amenity of its own, it’s also a sign that the current owners have cared for their property. But of course, when it comes to selling your home, not all types … Continued

In just 2019, there were 2 million solar panel installations in the U.S., according to PV Magazine. But is it a good idea to install solar panels on YOUR home in Naples? We’ve worked in real estate for quite some time in Naples and over that time, we’ve seen a lot of trends come and … Continued

Good news! You can ALWAYS negotiate that number. (If they tell you that it’s non-negotiable, it’s probably a good idea to find a different real estate agent to work with.) At Hotrod Houses, we’ve been buying and selling real estate for quite some time in Naples… and so we’re quite familiar with this process. In … Continued

It seems that there are more places in the budget for money to go than there is money most days, doesn’t it?  Sometimes it’s hard to choose because everything is important – we understand!  Especially when it comes to a college education.  Currently, the average cost of a 4-year degree ranges from $103,000 – $215,000, … Continued

Naturally, you want to get as much money as possible for your property! But real estate agents know that… and some will take advantage of that by simply telling you that they’ll be able to sell your house for more than other agents — and they’ll give you a listing price that’s too high. At … Continued

Well, before you pick up the hammer, here are 5 renovations that RARELY give you a healthy return on your investment. Beware… 1. Plumbing Or HVAC — Buyers only really care about what they can see, so unnecessarily upgrading to PEX when you have functional plumbing or upgrading an HVAC unit that has been serviced … Continued

We get it. There are a lot of reasons that parents might want to change school districts — so their children can attend a school with better education, to get their children out of a bad environment, to make the commute easier, for sports, or just to get a fresh start. Whatever the case, here … Continued

At Hotrod Houses, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners in Naples who sought to relocate in order to be closer to family. And we get it. Family is important. There are a lot of reasons someone might want to move closer to family — help with raising kids, health issues, or simply a desire … Continued

Well, we’ve been buying and selling real estate in Naples for quite some time now. We’ve helped many sellers out of sticky situations (foreclosure, job relocation, bad tenants, divorce… you name it). And if you’re interested, we can make you a fair cash offer on YOUR home, too — we can even close in as … Continued