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...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 28, 2021 | 5 Points Realty, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
We know home maintenance is a boring subject so why are we writing about it? Because you went through all that paperwork and spent so much money buying your house we want you to be able to enjoy it for a long time! First of all, it saves you money in the long run....
by Allison Andrews | Jul 8, 2021 | 5 Points Realty, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
What began as a pandemic hobby for many people has turned into a full-fledged trend and Charlotte neighborhoods are reaping the benefits. There is something grounding and a bit magical about gardening and the discipline and process that goes along with it. Seasoned...
by Allison Andrews | Dec 3, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
It won’t be long now. The end of the year speeds up through the Holiday’s and before you know it, the dreaded winter chill will be here to stay for a few months. While the Carolinas don’t experience ‘winter’ like Minneapolis or Chicago, the falling temperatures are...