A traditional study goes glam TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Anna Routh Photography When it comes to designing spaces, MA Allen makes her own rules. As lead designer at MA Allen Interiors, Allen has the freedom to experiment with design, push boundaries, and create magnificent spaces like this burgundy study in Raleigh, NC. Designed for…
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…
How Towns are Divided We were joined this week by Rob Hahn, the Notorious Rob, a Strategy Consultant in the real estate space who works with some of the largest companies and organizations in it. A lawyer by training, but not in practice, Rob is one of the most well known and outspoken voices in…
A Fun Farewell To Summer It’s been an unusual summer to say the least. As the school year begins for many of us, we’ve gathered some ideas to give the kiddos one last hurrah…a backyard summer camp! Use the toys and supplies you already have on-hand to create a special afternoon or evening that the whole…
Here at Nest Realty, we love the businesses that help turn a house into a home. In this series, we chat with the builders, architects, designers, and other artisans behind these local businesses. In this installment of Artisan’s Corner, we sit down with Dave Spetrino of PBC Design + Build, a local company committed to strengthening…
The agents and Brokers of Nest Realty possess decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge. In this installment of our Ask A Nester series, we ask the Brokers of Nest Realty to their gardening preferences… KEEP IT CLASSY 58% of Nesters love the look of a classic four-board fence, while 38% would choose a…
How’s the market? We’ve made it to the halfway mark in 2020, already one of the most historic years of the past century. Through pandemic, recession, and civil unrest, it feels like the world could unfold. And yet, things continue to move forward in positive ways. Throughout the Charlottesville area, the real estate market is one of those areas…
How’s the market? When the shutdown started, we were unsure how the market would react. Demand exceeded supply going into the pandemic. During the pandemic, demand continued to outpace supply, causing the Median Sales Price to rise in the Greater Shenandoah Valley and Days on Market to decrease. Additionally, the sold-to-list ratio increased from 98%…
How’s the market? In a word…HOT! Inventory is super low compared to recent years and demand remains steady (and growing). Mortgage interest rates have reached an even lower percentage. This shortage of inventory, with many buyers looking for quality homes in desirable areas, has led to escalating prices, decreased days on market, and increased list…