by Allison Andrews | Dec 21, 2023 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Home maintenance, lifestyle, Uncategorized
When you shop for a new dishwasher or water heater, energy efficiency ratings are prominently displayed, helping you make a decision that’s good for your family, your budget and the environment. Similarly, the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) is a national standard by...
by Allison Andrews | Dec 11, 2023 | 5 Points Realty, lifestyle, Uncategorized
This time of year we often feel like we don’t have enough time. The calendar reminds us every day there are so few days left in 2023. As soon as we emerge from our Thanksgiving feast haze we start rushing around decking the halls, buying gifts, attending school...
by Allison Andrews | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you ever heard of the Corridors of Opportunity? Charlotte has six of them. These are vital areas intended to link residential communities with the businesses and resources they need to thrive. Unfortunately, these corridors have been historically underinvested in...
by Allison Andrews | Nov 30, 2023 | 5 Points Realty, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
It’s time to get your home ready for Winter. I know, it’s hard to hear isn’t it? We are still in the throes of pumpkins, and football, and debating who has the best chili in town. But the Fall temperatures are falling fast and before you know it, yep, Winter. So we...
by Allison Andrews | Nov 21, 2023 | 5 Points Realty, lifestyle, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year when we take stock of what we all have to be thankful for and feel good about sharing. We have written in the past about various ways to be thankful, like volunteer opportunities around the holidays and especially Thanksgiving. This year we...
by Allison Andrews | Nov 16, 2023 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
We have noticed a value proposition above a certain price point. While you may know that a combination of location, quality, and size of structure dictate the list price, what you may not know is that if you are a buyer qualified in the jumbo loan arena over $725k,...
by Allison Andrews | Nov 14, 2023 | 5 Points Realty, lifestyle, Uncategorized
Charlotte City Council has passed our first social district in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. The district will be on Central Ave. and will allow folks to carry open containers of alcohol while walking about and going into businesses. As you can imagine there has...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 26, 2023 | 5 Points Realty, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
This time of year we love to get a little spooked. We decorate our houses with spider webs, dress our kids up like tiny monsters, and actually pay good money to have people pretending to be zombies scare the living daylights out of us. It’s fun to get a little spooky...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 19, 2023 | 5 Points Realty, lifestyle, Uncategorized
The Fall transformation has begun. You can see the signs of the new season all over Charlotte, from the color of the leaves to the increase in plaid shirts and boots. It’s that time of year when cooler temps push out the sun-soaked carefree days of summer in favor of...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 13, 2023 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
The word is getting out about Charlotte. The city is so alluring (for so many reasons), folks from all over want to move here, and are doing so … in droves! If you are one of them, WELCOME! We’ve got a list of resources to help you get settled in. You are in good...
