by Allison Andrews | Aug 30, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Buying a home is one of the most expensive purchases you will ever make. It is also potentially one of the best investments you will ever make. The key is to build home equity. Home equity is your home’s market value minus what you owe. The difference is the part you...
by Allison Andrews | Aug 23, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
Our pets help make a house a home. Many people consider them a part of the family. But pets present special challenges when selling a home. Pets can add odors to a home or create the impression a house is dirty. That’s why it’s important to take some steps before...
by Allison Andrews | Aug 16, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
There’s been a rainbow over Charlotte this week. Charlotte Pride Week has had it all… from mixers to doggie fashion shows and drag queen pageants to family picnics and an interfaith service. It all culminates this Sunday with the Charlotte Pride Parade! 5 Points...
by Allison Andrews | Aug 9, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
Kitchens sell houses. Everyone wants a beautiful spa-like master bath. Yes! Well, kind of. While you are likely going to have to put some money into your home before you sell it, that doesn’t mean that getting your home ready to sell requires a mass renovation. In...
by Allison Andrews | Aug 2, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Congratulations! You are about to become a new home owner! All you have to do is get through the closing. The closing is almost to the finish line in the process of buying a home (the very last step is the deed being recorded). Closing is when all the paperwork is...