Author: karendossey

Not sure how much to charge for a Raleigh area rental property?

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The number chosen is an important one — it’ll determine how easy it is to find tenants and keep tenants. The price needs to be competitive. It also needs to cover all of the costs associated with the property. At Popsicle Properties, we’ve bought, flipped, and rented out a lot of properties in Raleigh over … Continued

Need to move from the Raleigh area for work?

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Lots of people are having to do that these days. But one of the most difficult parts of moving for work is selling your home at the RIGHT TIME. Sell too soon and there’s not going to be anywhere to live before the new job starts. Sell too late and there’s the worry of paying … Continued

Got bad tenants in the Raleigh area?

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You purchased the rental as a source of additional income, to build some free equity… to invest in the future. But bad tenants ruin all of that. They can decrease the value of the property (by destroying it) and make paying the mortgage a real challenge (by paying late). It sounded like a good idea. … Continued

Want a beautiful Raleigh-area lawn this year?

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But sick of the WORK required to keep a beautiful lawn? Here are some helpful hacks! Don’t Mow Wet Grass — It’s human nature to just want to go outside and get it done, but wait until the rain stops and give it some time to dry up. Mowing wet grass takes more effort and … Continued

Concerned about the security of your Raleigh area home?

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Well — it’s always better to be safe than sorry! At Popsicle Properties, we are quite good at securing our own properties in Raleigh and we thought we’d drop by with some quick tips. Here you go! Befriend The Neighbors — Getting acquainted with the surrounding neighbors is a great way to ensure the security … Continued

Want to refinance your Raleigh area mortgage?

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Great idea! There are a lot of benefits to doing so: reducing that monthly payment, tapping into equity, paying off the loan faster, getting rid of private mortgage insurance, or switching from an adjustable rate to a fixed rate. But… How does one go about it? Here are the steps! Know The Goal — The … Continued

Trying to find a job outside the Raleigh area?

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Lots of people move locations for work — sometimes, though, they change jobs to be able to move somewhere else where they want to live. Either way… We thought we’d drop by and offer some advice for finding a job in another state if you’re looking to move outside of Raleigh. Here are some tips! … Continued

Does your Raleigh area home use well water?

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If so, it’s important to understand how to periodically treat and test the water you’re using. At Popsicle Properties, we’ve bought and sold many properties that use well water in the more rural parts of Raleigh and there are a few things that people should be aware of. Here’s what one should keep in mind… … Continued