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We help homeowners sell quickly, for a fair cash price, and we even pay all closing costs — sound cool? You can give us a call at 919-850-5990 🙂 One question we get a lot from sellers is “Why should I sell to you instead of working with a real estate agent?” That’s a great … Continued

We know. It’s frustrating. This could be happening for a lot of different reasons. Maybe it’s because the house is priced too high. Or you’ve been sitting on the house for a long time and nobody wants to make an offer. Maybe there’s even been a price drop, but still nothing. So we thought we’d … Continued

In fact, it’s sort of our thing. We make offers to homeowners who want to sell fast and as-is for a fair cash price… without the headaches of listing on the MLS or going through a real estate agent. Obviously, this process requires a lot of real estate knowledge. And one of the questions often … Continued

Want to lower them? Well, at Popsicle Properties, we’ve been real estate investing in Raleigh for quite some time now. And we’ve learned a thing or two about lowering property taxes. So we thought we’d share some tips! Request Your Property Tax Card — The first step to lowering your property tax bill is to … Continued

At Popsicle Properties, we can’t tell you how many people we’ve met who’ve had to eat double mortgage payments while they waited for the property to sell in the old neighborhood after moving… … or people who’ve sold their home too quickly and had to stay in a hotel for several months before finding somewhere … Continued

We can even close in as little as two weeks — the seller picks the closing date and we pay all closing costs! And we’ve helped TONS of people in Raleigh to get a fast and fair offer for their homes. Primarily, we buy properties that are in a condition where it’s difficult to sell … Continued

But how do you prepare a property to be a rental? At Popsicle Properties, we’ve spent quite a long time investing in real estate in Raleigh… so we thought we’d drop by with some tips. Here’s what’s recommended for preparing your property to be a rental. Inspect & Repair — The first thing to be … Continued

More specifically, we can buy YOUR HOME as-is for a fair cash price. BUT… One of the most common questions we get from home sellers like yourself is… “How do I know your offer is actually fair?” That’s a fair question. Heck, it’s a question we expect to get. And so we thought we’d stop … Continued

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

We know what that’s like. The floor needs repaired, windows need replaced, there’s water damage in the bathroom, and the grass is turning more and more grey every year. When falling behind on projects… things can get overwhelming. And then where does one even know where to start. Much less are the funds even available … Continued

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

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

Trying to find a job in another state? 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 … Continued

Want to hire a property management company to manage one or several of your properties? At Popsicle Properties, we’ve been working in real estate for many years in Raleigh and we’ve worked with quite a few property management companies. And it can be a great experience! Or a horrible experience… And so we thought we’d … Continued

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