by Allison Andrews | Mar 6, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
The deluge of DYI, home renovation shows and networks like HGTV make flipping a house look easy. Ask anyone who has done it and you’ll quickly learn it’s never as neat and tidy as a 60-minute show makes it look. So how do you know if flipping a home is a good option...
by Allison Andrews | Feb 27, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Just toss it on Airbnb… we’ll be rich! Ok, I’ll admit it, I am biased. We operate Charlotte’s fastest-growing property management firm, Everlong Residential, so of course, I am going to sing the praises of professional management. Why wouldn’t I…? Just...
by Allison Andrews | Feb 20, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
We get a unique view of the Charlotte area every day… a front row to the neighborhoods, the development, the people who make up our beloved city. So we didn’t find it surprising that the Queen City’s quality of life ranked among the best in the world according to a...
by Allison Andrews | Feb 13, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
Maybe it was love at first sight from the moment you stepped into your house. Or maybe your love grew as the home filled with memories of friends and family. Our relationships with our homes are like any other relationship. If we don’t invest in it, we start to lose...
by Allison Andrews | Feb 6, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
There’s a lot happening around the transportation scene in Charlotte. Right now the scene looks like this. Congestion. Construction. Frustrated drivers. And that’s a problem if the city wants to continue to attract and retain talent to fuel our economic growth....
by Allison Andrews | Jan 23, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Charlotte’s reputation as a world-class city got a big boost recently with the announcement it’s getting a Major League Soccer team in 2021. It will be the league’s 30th club. The team, whose name has not been determined yet will play inside Bank of America...
by Allison Andrews | Jan 16, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Whether you are in the market for a new home or just starting to think about it, an open house is a great way to get started. We’ve been to thousands and have hosted thousands and we can tell you they are worth it! If you know what to look for, open houses can help...
by Allison Andrews | Jan 9, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
Planning to buy in 2020? Are you considering selling? Median home prices hit a record high in 2019 … up to $316,000. Now here we are staring down the face of 2020. What will the housing trends be in this New Year? What can we expect? The most...
by Allison Andrews | Jan 2, 2020 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Charlotte likes its new development. A lot. Now a new non-profit wants to help make sure all that newness doesn’t destroy the city’s history in the process. It’s working to save historic Charlotte. Preserve Mecklenburg is hoping to close a loophole that...
by Allison Andrews | Dec 27, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
Most people wish they had MORE space in their home. More cabinets. More storage. More rooms. So what if you actually HAD more space? If you are lucky enough to have an extra room for something special and beyond sleeping, eating, or watching TV what would you...
