by Allison Andrews | Oct 15, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
As if 2020 hasn’t been scary enough already, Halloween is just around the corner and the changes might have you really screaming. All the usual festival events have found their way to the 2020 graveyard. And the hope of the annual door-to-door march of little...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 8, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
The COVID pandemic has changed everything, even the way we listen to podcasts. Before the outbreak, listeners tended to listen in their cars. When the pandemic hit, Spotify noticed an increase in listeners around activities like cooking, and doing chores. There was...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 1, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
When you think of modernist houses you might think of places like ultra-hip Palm Springs, CA, where this month’s annual Modernism Week draws tens of thousands of people from around the globe. But North Carolina actually has one of the largest concentrations of...
by Allison Andrews | Sep 24, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Aaaah, the changing seasons! For some people, it’s a new excuse to bust out a new throw pillow or add something new to a space all in the name of seasonal decorating. We see no problem with cozying up your home this time of year with a little touch of...
by Allison Andrews | Sep 17, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
One of our favorite Charlotte events is the latest to jump on the virtual bandwagon in light of the COVID pandemic and you can bet we’ll be logging on for it! It’s the first time The Charlotte Museum of History’s Mad About Modern Home Tour will be all digital. Now in...
by Allison Andrews | Sep 10, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
We’re just going to say it. Football season won’t be the same this year. Say goodbye to traditional tailgating. Many schools will play with empty stadiums, others are limiting attendance. Even the Carolina Panthers have opted to start the season without any...
by Allison Andrews | Sep 3, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
We need first-time homebuyers. Yes, first-time homebuyers buying on an FHA loan. First-time homebuyers who might need some help from Mom and Dad. First-time homebuyers who will grow into sellers someday and, then, 2nd-time homebuyers. First-time homebuyers who...
by Allison Andrews | Aug 27, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
You may have a million reasons you love your home. We bet one of them is your neighborhood… maybe it’s the people, maybe it’s the vibe, maybe it’s the stores and restaurants. So why not do your part to improve it. Our neighborhoods are a reflection of our home...
by Allison Andrews | Aug 20, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Drive to any Charlotte area home improvement store on a Saturday and you’re likely to see a full parking lot. It seems there is always someone with a to-do list. Summer is a great time for tackling some renovation projects that not only add to the function and style...
by Allison Andrews | Aug 13, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
We follow the short term rental market very closely at 5 Points Realty. Being in real estate it’s hard not to have some touchpoint with this market. Most of our agents either have a short term rental in their personal real estate inventory or have...
