by Allison Andrews | Oct 13, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Buy-low, sell-high is the investing mantra we are all familiar with and, generally, that is a great rule of thumb. However, when it comes to the real estate market there is a nuance to be aware of that will serve investors well if you are considering investing in a...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 4, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Charlotte is known as the Queen city but it may as well be called construction city because everywhere you look the signs of growth and development are flagged with cranes and bulldozers, even on what would otherwise be a quiet neighborhood street. With all of new...
by Allison Andrews | Sep 27, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
The Charlotte market is tight tight tight! Inventory is low and demand for our beloved city is high. That means houses coming on the market generally don’t last long and sellers may get multiple offers. If you don’t want to lose your dream home with the perfect yard...
by Allison Andrews | Sep 20, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Drive down any street in Charlotte and it won’t take long for you to see a bulldozer in front of a house, construction signs posted, or a work truck parked in a driveway while a crew sets about modernizing a historic home. In this city, new and old often coincide in...
by Allison Andrews | Sep 15, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
In a perfect world, there is a firm full of dedicated agents for each buyer and seller. In the real world, there are buyer’s that have a 5 Points Realty buyer’s agent that want to buy a 5 Points Realty listed home. Enter dual agency. Dual agency is a...
by Allison Andrews | Sep 6, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
Over the years we’ve helped thousands of people find their dream home or their investment property. We’ve helped simplify the process for first time home buyers and worked with returning clients. Our goal isn’t just to help a client find the house they are searching...
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...
