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...
by Allison Andrews | Mar 19, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
The last time you rented an Airbnb did you look at the reviews before you confirmed your reservation. Most people do. In fact, positive reviews equal higher occupancy rates in the land of the sharing economy. The listings on AirBnB with a 5-star review are the most...
by Allison Andrews | Mar 12, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, 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 that you might be...
