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Our Nest Report Blog is a platform to educate the public about the changing real estate markets in Charlottesville, New River Valley, and Hampton Roads. Our team of agents contributes timely market updates and statistics, as well as hyper-local news and information for each community.

Category Archives: Buying a Home

The Ups and Downs of Garage Doors

Garage doors are on my mind a lot lately.  A lot of this year’s transactions with my buyers and sellers have had issues with garage doors and their operation (or lack thereof).  If the devil is in the details, garage doors have more details than you might think. First, garage doors are likely the biggest [...]

Where to Retire Magazine Features Charlottesville Walk Scores!

“The authority on retirement relocation” has featured Charlottesville along with popular retirement destinations such as Sarasota and Tuscon. Keith Davis provides expert commentary and Kim Vierbuchen’s clients are quoted as well! An excerpt from the May/June issue of Where to Retire Magazine: 8 Dynamic Locales to Find Walkable Living Written by Julie Fanselow Charlottesville, VA Like [...]

2013 S.T.A.R. Training Review

Recently, CAAR offered local realtors the chance to become certified as Earth Advantage Brokers (Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals) from the Earth Advantage Institute. The 2-day class covered a wealth of information, including home features and building products that provide greater energy, water and resource efficiency and healthier living environments. We reviewed the [...]

Just Listed by Nest Realty in Brookwood: 168 Brookwood Drive

  168 Brookwood Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Price:  $298,500 Neighborhood:  Brookwood This premium brick interior townhome is just a mile from downtown Cville & UVA Hospital in desirable Brookwood. Anderson double paned windows, tankless H2O heater, granite counters, hardwood floors, SS appliances, ceramic tile baths, security sys, structured wiring, dual zone system, extensive trim work [...]

Just listed by Nest Realty: 609 Lyons Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22902

609 Lyons Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22902 Price:  $525,000 Neighborhood:  North Downtown OPEN Sunday, April 7, 12-4. The epitome of a character rich North Downtown home, walking distance to the Downtown mall w/ all the charm & upgrades you have been waiting for! The kitchen will steal your heart w/ custom cabinetry, soap stone counters, reclaimed [...]

Electronic Signatures: What happened to old fashioned pen and paper?

When it comes to signing contracts and paperwork for real estate transactions, don’t be surprised if your agent asks you to use electronic signature software (ESS). It’s a simple and secure time saver that solves many problems in the real estate industry. Here’s how it works:  When you have documents to sign, initial, date or otherwise [...]

Nest Realty Redfields Listing: 417 Heritage Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22903

417 Heritage Court, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Price:  $429,900 Neighborhood:  Redfields Courtyard home filled with dramatic living spaces and natural light. Original owners have maintained this home with great care. Home office offers built in book shelves, french doors & wood floors. Sensational two story great room with double sided fireplace and 2 skylights. Well appointed [...]

Just Listed by Nest Realty: 1235 Loring Run, Charlottesville, VA 22901

1235 Loring Run, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Price:  $450,000 Neighborhood:  Dunlora One-level living in Dunlora. Features include hardwood floors throughout the main level, eat-in kitchen w/Corian countertops & ample cabinets, great room w/built in bookcases w/granite tops & custom fireplace surround, dining room w/built-in china/butler’s serving area & tray ceiling, master bedroom w/new hardwood floors & [...]

Just Listed by Nest Realty: 5846 Westhall Drive, Crozet, VA 22932

5846 Westhall Drive, Crozet, VA 23932 Price:  $279,000 Neighborhood:  Westhall Quality Earthcraft one level Westhall home built in 2007 with 1800 sqft this home has a large open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors, stainless appliances,study,custom built ins, beautiful landscaped backyard and patio. Currently home has tenants with three children under the [...]

Just Listed By Nest Realty: 4704 Bluejay Way, Charlottesville, VA 22911

4704 Bluejay Way, Charlottesville, VA 22911 Price:  $189,900 Neighborhood:  Briarwood Beautiful Briarwood townhome conveniently located close to NGIC, DIA, GE, Target and Hollymead Shopping Center. Tastefully finished basement complete with full bath & laundry/mud room featuring ceramic tile & recessed lighting. 9ft. ceilings on 2 levels! Sun drenched main level w/ 2 bay windows & [...]