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...
by Allison Andrews | Jul 26, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
It’s not hard to find any real estate agent. There are at least 2 million licensed agents nationwide. Finding the RIGHT agent, however, takes a little more effort but considering that your home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make you want to get it...
by Allison Andrews | Jul 19, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Historic Preservation is sexy. Historic preservation is cool. Now that we have your attention what we really mean is; Historic preservation is more important than you can imagine. “Architecture is the very mirror of life. You only have to cast your eyes on...
by Allison Andrews | Jul 12, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
Real estate agents have to deal with all kinds of things when helping a client buy or sell a home. Sometimes there is an issue with the house itself. Sometimes it’s helping a buyer/seller with the right perspective. The real estate agents at 5 Points Realty have years...
by Allison Andrews | Jul 5, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Around 40 million Americans move each year. If you are one of these, and you’re stepping out of your comfort zone and leaving the state, you might be nervous, excited, and unsure of your decision all at the same time. But don’t despair, because soon, this strange new...
by Allison Andrews | Jun 28, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Rents are up. Homeownership is down. So does that mean it’s better to rent or buy? That depends. Apartment List’s June 2019 Charlotte Rent Report shows the cost of renting in Charlotte is up 2.2% from the same time last year. Nationwide, rents are up 1.5% from a year...
by Allison Andrews | Jun 21, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Buying a home is such an exciting time. It’s also a time filled with lots and lots of paperwork. Loan applications, copies of tax returns and bank statements, don’t forget proof of income. Your lender is going to want them all! After all, it’s their job to uncover any...
