by Allison Andrews | Jan 20, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
The sites of two old Charlotte landmarks are getting new life in 2022, with construction on one of them beginning as soon as next month. Developers have big plans for the once-thriving Eastland mall and the former site of the beloved Price’s Chicken Coop. 5 Points...
by Allison Andrews | Jan 13, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
A new year has begun. Our New Year’s resolution at 5 Points Realty is to cut through the ocean of real estate chatter and provide very real, cutting edge, from the trenches information to our existing and future clients. The real information, warts and all. If...
by Allison Andrews | Jan 6, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
At least once or twice in the winter months, Charlotte will plan for a winter storm with freezing rain and icy conditions. It’s not unusual for January/February. Neither is the run on bread and milk that typically comes along with it. If you’ve lived here, even just...
by Allison Andrews | Dec 30, 2021 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Charlotte’s real estate market could be summed up in the last year with two phrases: soaring prices, low inventory. Even though the Charlotte market is still hot, there are some factors on the horizon that could impact the real estate landscape in 2022. The question...
by Allison Andrews | Dec 16, 2021 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Nothing against beer. “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy” Ben Franklin But this post is about wine. “Good wine is a necessity of life for me” Thomas Jefferson We believe our founding Fathers were right on both counts....
by Allison Andrews | Dec 9, 2021 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
For many Charlotte families driving through the neighborhoods of town in search of Christmas lights and decorations to ooh and aah over is an annual Christmas tradition. Every neighborhood has that one house that goes above and beyond the rest, even if it’s not...
by Allison Andrews | Dec 2, 2021 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
The headline from a recent UNCC newsletter screamed “‘Unprecedented’ housing price increases in Charlotte are creating challenges for affordability.” As if Charlotte didn’t already have well-known affordable housing issues, now there’s more proof. The...
by Allison Andrews | Nov 24, 2021 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at 5 Points Realty! What are you most thankful for when it comes to living in Charlotte? Do you have a local restaurant you love that offers a relaxing end to the long day? Do you love the houses you see when you walk your dog? Are...
by Allison Andrews | Nov 18, 2021 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
The unassuming yet charming neighborhood of Commonwealth-Morningside is one of Charlotte’s smallest neighborhoods but offers big perks for residents and weekend explorers alike. It is highly walkable, dog and family-friendly as well as provides convenient...
by Allison Andrews | Nov 11, 2021 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
A change in strategy for the nation’s largest online real estate marketplace could mean good news for Charlotte homebuyers. Zillow has announced it is shutting down its Zillow Offers program, which buys homes ‘as is’ directly from sellers for cash....
