Congratulations, you’ve officially landed your new nest! Now that the hard work of moving in is behind you, here’s how to celebrate with the fun and stress-free housewarming party that suits you best. Remember to be mindful of COVID-19 restrictions in your area. Consider providing your guests with colorful party face masks or move the…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Cameron Reynolds Photography DESIGNER Cheryl Luckett LOCATION Huntersville, NC INSTAGRAM @dwellbycheryl WEBSITE dwellbycheryl.com Follow along with Luckett for more home design inspiration, and to enroll in her semi-annual design courses. Admittedly, Cheryl Luckett isn’t a cook. She’s a highly sought after interior designer with little time left over to work on her own home.…
…and what to do if your home doesn’t appraise for its purchase price by Lisa Merritt It can be a bit of a surprise if your home turns out to be valued at less than the purchase price offered, but this type of thing can occur in an appraisal situation. While this can change everything—from…
Making Your Home Work for You If working from home full time is your new normal, do yourself a favor and stop working at the kitchen table! Carve out a small but functional work space for yourself, your partner, or the school-aged kids in your household. Follow along with these four simple steps for creating…
GROW YOUR GARDEN RIGHT New to gardening? Just bought a new home with a blank outside slate? Freshening up your curb appeal to sell? Whether you’re faced with a sprawling plot of land or a handful of window boxes, the hobby of gardening can be extremely rewarding! Read on for gardening tips to launch you…
Historic Building Materials from Grass to Glass Think American homes were always cubes of 2 x 4’s, drywall, and aluminum siding? Think again! Throughout American history, many different building materials have contributed to a wide range of architectural styles. Read on to learn more: Indigenous Architecture The Native Americans who lived across North America before…
Tips for a More Sustainable Home by Wendy Tanson Making your home “green” has become a hot topic, and with good reason. From energy efficient lighting to appliances to insulation, there’s much you can do to reduce the energy use in your current home. And if you’re getting ready to build or renovate and want…
We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate industry. In…
We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate industry. In…
Share the joy of reading! Reading is a true delight—it can transport us to far off adventures, teach us about one another, and provide limitless inspiration and motivation. To support literacy in our greater Charlottesville community, we’ve created the Nest Library to share reading resources with you. Read on for our list of Little Free Libraries,…