by Allison Andrews | Dec 20, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year when our thoughts drift to the future and what we want our life to be like in the next year. But what about our homes? Will smart homes be the norm? What will the home of the future look like? I am an agent that has worked continuously for the...
by Allison Andrews | Dec 13, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Affordable housing was one of the most talked-about stories of 2019 and it’s likely to stay on the front page in 2020. That’s because everyone and their brother is trying to solve the problem. The issue has become a priority for Charlotte’s business, faith, and...
by Allison Andrews | Dec 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
As homeowners in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood, the 5 Points Realty crew knows very well the anxious anticipation of what might eventually become of the Vanlandingham estate. The Vanlandingham has been such a beautiful era-specific icon perched proudly on the...
by Allison Andrews | Nov 22, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
Aaaah, the holidays! You know how it goes. You’ve got people coming for dinner. You can’t forget to pick up the pie. If you are lucky, you’ll have a little extra time to start your Christmas shopping after work. Oh yeah, and there’s a request for a home showing....
by Allison Andrews | Nov 15, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
There’s nothing easy about getting a home ready to put on the market. Even if you hire professionals to help, it can be a stressful process that takes time, money, and energy. And if you’re a parent, it can be overwhelming as you try to get the home in shape, keep it...
by Allison Andrews | Nov 8, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
One glance at the morning headlines can send your head spinning. What to make of the current state of economy, interest rates, and real estate market. Each of those individually is enough to keep even the smartest economists debating for hours. Of course, our focus is...
by Allison Andrews | Nov 1, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Home maintenance, Uncategorized
Fall is here! In the Queen City that means pumpkin spice lattes, a bowl of chili from Lupie’s Cafe, Carolina Panther hoodies, and leaves…. lots and lots of leaves. Charlotte is, after all, known as the city of trees. The falling leaves may look beautiful but they’re a...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 25, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Painting a room in your house before putting your home up for sale is typically seen as a positive for buyers… but what if the homeowner only painted it to cover up mold? There’s nothing unusual about a renovated basement… unless the homeowner only did it to hide...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 18, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Buying a home is more than just a huge financial investment. It’s an emotional one, too. If you’ve ever bought a home you know the ups and downs, the mood swings, the victories and disappointments that go along with finding the perfect home. Unfortunately, those...
by Allison Andrews | Oct 13, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Buy-low, sell-high is the investing mantra we are all familiar with and, generally, that is a great rule of thumb. However, when it comes to the real estate market there is a nuance to be aware of that will serve investors well if you are considering investing in a...
