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Sometimes, getting your house clean is easier than KEEPING your house clean (especially if you have pets or kids). We get it. It’s the law of entropy at work — over time, all things veer toward chaos. But some people are able to keep their houses clean so easily (at least it seems that way)… … Continued

Sometimes, getting your house clean is easier than KEEPING your house clean (especially if you have pets or kids). We get it. It’s the law of entropy at work — over time, all things veer toward chaos. But some people are able to keep their houses clean so easily (at least it seems that way)… … Continued

Trying to decide which TYPE of floors to install? At Popsicle Properties, we’ve worked in real estate for quite some time. And naturally, we’ve had to make all sorts of decisions about properties… INCLUDING what types of floors to install to fit both budget and aesthetic. Since there are a lot of options, we thought … Continued

The good news is that there are a lot of options — dutch doors, french doors, bifold doors, hinged doors, sliding doors, pocket doors, and so on. But the bad news is the same: there are A LOT of options… and so it’s hard to choose. At Popsicle Properties, we’ve been making real-estate-related decisions for … Continued

Doing so can make your home feel more cozy and bright, making it a GREAT idea! But of course, some plants are much more difficult to take care of than others… …especially if you’re new to the business of keeping plants alive. So we thought we’d stop by and help out with a few plants … Continued

Well, as you probably guessed, repairing a home is either a good amount of work — if you do it yourself — or a good amount of money. But just how much? Well, at Popsicle Properties, we’ve worked in real estate in Raleigh for quite some time… and we’ve learned a thing or two about … Continued

Homeowner Association (HOA) fees vary drastically from house to house, but the average is usually somewhere between $100 and $1,000 per month. And while most people accept these fees at face value… There are some things that can be done to lower your monthly payments. How is it done? Here’s what we recommend! Ask To … Continued

There are a lot of benefits, of course — you can work at your own pace and on your own schedule. But it also means you need a place to work… Somewhere that’s free of distractions and allows you to focus. So we thought we’d pop by and offer some tips for creating a home … Continued

Or… are you NOT working with one of the best? Obviously, this question matters because a high-quality real estate agent will help get more money for your home (and sell faster) while a low-quality real estate agent will do just the opposite — less money and it’ll take longer to sell. Well, at Popsicle Properties, … Continued

While many trees are beautiful and even desirable, not all trees fall into that category — some fast-growing trees behave more like weeds, with invasive and aggressive roots capable of causing structural damage to your home. At Popsicle Properties, we’ve been working in real estate in Raleigh for quite some time… and we’ve seen a … Continued

…is a great way to benefit from the equity you’ve built and lower your monthly payment. But there are also some drawbacks. At Popsicle Properties, we’ve worked in real estate in Raleigh for quite some time. And we’ve learned a thing or two about buying, selling, and yes… even refinancing homes. So SHOULD YOU refinance … Continued

But with just a little bit of effort and forethought, anyone can reduce their power bill. At Popsicle Properties, we’ve worked in real estate in Raleigh for quite some time. And we’ve learned a lot about buying and selling real estate, renovating homes, working with real estate agents, and yes… even lowering the cost of … Continued

Unless you’re a real estate expert, it’s hard to know if the real estate agent you hired to help you sell your home is doing everything they’re supposed to be doing — are they working hard to help you? Or are they just catching a free ride to a commission check? At Popsicle Properties, we’ve … Continued

The good news is that there are a LOT of different types of home loans for many different types of homebuyers. And there will likely be something that works for you, too. Either way, we thought it might be helpful to give you an overview of what factors into whether you’re able to get approved … Continued

To most people — buyers and real estate agents, for instance — your home is just a commodity… it’s a “product” that can make them some money (real estate agent) or fulfill a need (buyers). For YOU, though, it’s probably something more. It’s your home — the place you’ve lived for quite some time, the … Continued