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 | 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 | 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 | Dec 1, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
When west Charlotte’s iconic Dairy Queen recently went up for sale, in addition to the $1.4 million asking price, the listing said the property has a slight easement for drainage. Did you know your property might have an easement too? And what does that mean? An...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 27, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
Written by Chris Hogan Preparing for something to go wrong isn’t fun, but as a homeowner, it is critical. Have you ever thought about what would happen if a 100-year-old oak tree landed on your roof? Or if water leaked from your upstairs bathroom while you were on...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 6, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
One of Charlotte’s most beautiful features is also one of its greatest vulnerabilities: trees. Charlotte has a magnificent canopy with some trees in Elizabeth, Dilworth and Myers Park more than 100 years old. The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Charlotte...
