by Allison Andrews | Jun 4, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
June is National Homeowners month. It is a month set aside to celebrate the benefits of being, yes you guessed it, a homeowner. And boy do we have a lot to celebrate this year! Homeowners we salute you! During the isolation of the coronavirus pandemic, our homes...
by Allison Andrews | May 28, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of the housing market including and perhaps especially what has traditionally been the 2nd home or property investment market. This, however, could be a story of opportunity for investing. It sounds like strange...
by Allison Andrews | May 21, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
A home warranty sounds like a great idea. For a cost of between $300-$700, you get an insurance-like service that will fix stuff in your house for free. For many people, home warranties provide a sense of security. BUT home warranties have some big but’s. In...
by Allison Andrews | May 14, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
The Charlotte community is built upon the hundreds of small businesses that add vibrancy and vibe to each of the neighborhoods across Charlotte. Many of them were forced to close during the ‘Stay at Home’ order but the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the...
by Allison Andrews | May 7, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
We hear it a lot these days. ‘I need my own space!’ With families forced into tight quarters, spending time at home nearly 24/7 while the coronavirus pandemic rages on, the need for flexible spaces to accommodate everyone’s life has never seemed more important. ...
by Allison Andrews | Apr 22, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
50 years ago, the country was in facing an environmental crisis… oil spills, smog and rivers that literally caught fire because they were so polluted. On April 22, 1970 20 million Americans joined together in the first Earth Day, protesting around the country and...
by Allison Andrews | Apr 16, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
We have all been ordered to Stay At Home. Some of you might read that and suddenly feel the urge to stomp your feet in exasperation. We know, it’s hard. We feel that. On the upside, you now have the chance to get some projects done around the house while you are...
by Allison Andrews | Apr 9, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Being a homeowner has its advantages… especially at tax time. In fact, this time of year, what is likely one of the biggest investments of your life, can really pay off if you take advantage of tax deductions, credits, and other perks. Here are a few tax benefits you...
by Allison Andrews | Apr 2, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Like many cities and counties across the country, right now, Mecklenburg County is under a “Stay at home” order aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19, commonly known as the coronavirus. We are only a few weeks in to “The New Normal”, and while a lot of it feels...
by Allison Andrews | Mar 26, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
Wouldn’t it be nice if life’s big decisions came with a crystal ball? Well, we can’t tell you if you should get a new job or sign your kid up for baseball, but, if you are looking to sell your home, realtor.com has a sort of Magic 8 ball for at least one...
