by Allison Andrews | Jul 26, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
It’s not hard to find any real estate agent. There are at least 2 million licensed agents nationwide. Finding the RIGHT agent, however, takes a little more effort but considering that your home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make you want to get it...
by Allison Andrews | Jul 19, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Historic Preservation is sexy. Historic preservation is cool. Now that we have your attention what we really mean is; Historic preservation is more important than you can imagine. “Architecture is the very mirror of life. You only have to cast your eyes on...
by Allison Andrews | Jul 12, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
Real estate agents have to deal with all kinds of things when helping a client buy or sell a home. Sometimes there is an issue with the house itself. Sometimes it’s helping a buyer/seller with the right perspective. The real estate agents at 5 Points Realty have years...
by Allison Andrews | Jul 5, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Around 40 million Americans move each year. If you are one of these, and you’re stepping out of your comfort zone and leaving the state, you might be nervous, excited, and unsure of your decision all at the same time. But don’t despair, because soon, this strange new...
by Allison Andrews | Jun 28, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Rents are up. Homeownership is down. So does that mean it’s better to rent or buy? That depends. Apartment List’s June 2019 Charlotte Rent Report shows the cost of renting in Charlotte is up 2.2% from the same time last year. Nationwide, rents are up 1.5% from a year...
by Allison Andrews | Jun 21, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Buying a home is such an exciting time. It’s also a time filled with lots and lots of paperwork. Loan applications, copies of tax returns and bank statements, don’t forget proof of income. Your lender is going to want them all! After all, it’s their job to uncover any...
by Allison Andrews | Jun 14, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Brooks Sandwich House, a NODA institution in a tiny cinder block building where they’ve been slinging the best burgers in Charlotte for decades, is donating over 2 acres of land to build affordable housing in Charlotte. What? You read that right. A little, cash only...
by Allison Andrews | Jun 7, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Uncategorized
Excitement. Exhilaration. Elation. Enthusiasm. Eagerness. Anticipation. These are the adrenaline flushed emotions that can blind people from seeing potential red flags when buying a home. Of course, not every potential problem is a deal breaker. In fact, many can be...
by Allison Andrews | May 24, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
Congratulations your home is on the market! Now it’s time to show off! Well, not you, your home. Now it’s time to get your home ready for showings! If you have done your homework, you are already working with an experienced and hardworking real estate agent who...
by Allison Andrews | May 17, 2019 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
Choosing the right price for your home is often times the key to a quicker sale. But it’s easy for emotions to get in the way. Some people expect their home to sell for as much as their friends did. Some think their home is the best on the market so they can get what...
