Author: karendossey

In fact, at Popsicle Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners going through a divorce sell their property for a fair cash price — to make that process as quick and easy as possible. Still, there are challenges. So we thought we’d give some advice to homeowners who are going through a divorce. The first … Continued

But we’re starting to see that change… The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped all the way to a measly 2.86%. And while there’s been some increases since then, interest rates are still relatively low when you look at the history and trends. Of course, it’s hard to know how quickly rates … Continued

Symptoms include… Sneezing Coughing Runny nose Stuffy nose Watery eyes Itchy eyes Itchy throat Itchy skin Chest pain We’ve seen a lot of properties in our time buying and selling real estate in Raleigh… and virtually all of them have dust mites (it’s just a matter of how many). So we thought we’d offer some … Continued

You’re not the only one. It happens. Some of the top reasons that people fire their real estate agent include… Bad communication Doesn’t advocate for your interests Doesn’t know the market Bad marketing efforts Don’t get along personally Unethical behavior Whatever the case, the good news is that there are some ways to cut ties … Continued

But unsurprisingly… We also get a lot of questions that seem to be fueled by common myths and misconceptions about selling a property to professional homebuyers. So we thought we’d take a moment to address some of those… Myth 1: Professional Home Buyers Will Always Low-Ball You — Not true. Our goal is always to … Continued

Wondering what to fix before listing the home for sale? Obviously, not all repairs are as important as others — so it’s important to set priorities and make the most critical repairs first. If you’re dead-set on selling your home the TRADITIONAL WAY… here are some repairs we recommend starting with… 1st – The most … Continued

It can be frustrating. Not only do abandoned homes become an eye-sore in the community, but they also can attract squatters or unsavory characters to spend time in the neighborhood. But you’re just a member of the community — you’re not the owner of the home. Can you do anything about it? Yes! You certainly … Continued

Well, paying taxes on an inherited property can be a little bit tricky. For example, do you still get up to a $250,000 tax credit? Can a capital loss be deducted if the home sells for less than market value? It’s probably a little overwhelming. But not to worry, we’ve worked with lots of people … Continued

It varies from seller to seller. Here’s a direct comparison between those two options to help make a decision about what’s best for you and your family. Selling your home the traditional way: – Repairs and renovations must be made in order to get top dollar for the home. – It can take many many … Continued

Want to sell a house with a cracked foundation? You might be worried that you won’t be able to sell… but the good news is that you CAN (so long as the cracked foundation is disclosed to the buyer and they agree to purchase it “as is”). But… just how bad is the damage? That … Continued

Obviously, selling a home comes with a lot of challenges — some of which are always there… and some of which are created by making mistakes. In fact, here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid as a home seller… 1. Getting too emotional. This is a tough one, because it’s your home … Continued

We’re then able to either pass off those properties to our community of real estate investors or restore the home ourselves. Either way, the result is the same — the homeowner gets a fair price for their property, in cash, and the homeowner gets to pick the closing date. No strings attached. But one of … 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

You might not know it, but a whopping 13.4 million Americans are behind on their mortgage or rent payments right now, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And there are a lot of reasons for that. Maybe the property is abandoned, maybe the homeowner simply can’t afford the high mortgage or rent costs, or perhaps … Continued

Talk about a headache! Nothing can throw a wrench in a seller’s plans quite like an appraisal coming in too low — most traditional buyers use loans from banks… which means they won’t be allowed to finance a property for any price that’s higher than the appraisal. If your home’s appraisal comes in lower than … Continued