by Allison Andrews | Jun 16, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
By now, you’ve probably seen a home listed for sale that was either significantly more or less than you expected. Ever wonder how real estate agents price homes around town? In our continuing commitment to bring you the whole truth about real estate, we will...
by Allison Andrews | Jun 9, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, lifestyle, Uncategorized
If it feels like everything is more expensive nowadays, it is! From gas to groceries, even your go-to take-out has raised its prices. Inflation is at a 40-year high. But we think you still deserve to treat yourself now and then. After all, you’ve been through a...
by Allison Andrews | Jun 1, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, lifestyle, Uncategorized
The first Friday of June we celebrate the sweet, doughy deliciousness that is the donut (or doughnut if you prefer). We think donuts can be a barometer for cool neighborhoods. It seems like every day is national something-or-other day, but this holiday is baked into...
by Allison Andrews | May 26, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
You may not know this about 5 Points Realty agents, but we do a lot of cool stuff. We are not just your real estate buyer, seller, broker, we are also business owners. We are invested in Charlotte and the neighborhoods that make it a great place to live. The ability...
by Allison Andrews | May 19, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
This is one of those Charlotte unicorns you read about in magazines, but rarely see on the market. We couldn’t be more proud to list this beauty for sale. The Dutch Colonial house in the McCrorey Heights neighborhood just north of uptown is the perfect combination of...
by Allison Andrews | May 12, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Uncategorized
We’ve all heard stories about over-zealous homeowners associations that crackdown on people for seemingly harmless infractions. 5 Points Agent Norma Hanson says she once got in trouble for having a 15” tall garden gnome. But these organizations can also be extremely...
by Allison Andrews | May 5, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, lifestyle, Uncategorized
Uptown Charlotte’s Third Ward neighborhood has one of the most exquisite places to be on a spring evening: Truist Field, the home of the Charlotte Knights, the AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. On a particularly spectacular night in April, 5 Points Realty...
by Allison Andrews | Apr 28, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Grand Strand, Uncategorized
This may be the Myrtle Beach you know and love…. the bustling energy of things to do and beautiful beaches to soak in the sun. We love it too, but there’s so much more to the area than you may catch on your annual trip to visit. As we sink our toes in the sand...
by Allison Andrews | Apr 21, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Uncategorized
A home inspection can make or break the sale of a home. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or you’ve been through this process many times before, you need to know a few important things about the inspection process… and why it’s necessary....
by Allison Andrews | Apr 14, 2022 | 5 Points Realty, lifestyle, Uncategorized
We are so excited about Spring this year. Charlotte neighborhoods are surrounded by flowering dogwoods, magnolias, tulips, and azaleas. And the gardens! Oh, the gardens! Our beautiful North Carolina is an embarrassment of gardens and fresh food delights. People are...