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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: Realtor

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 [...]

Nest Realty Web Site Updates Coming

It’s been over 4 years since we launched version 1 of the Nest Realty web site.  Actually, it was January 30, 2009.  I remember the day well.  It was a Friday.  I had literally been planning and brainstorming the Nest web site for about year and had been working with our web team since since [...]

Purpose, Prep and Process: Understanding the Final Walk Through as a Buyer

The standard Virginia contract doesn’t say a lot about the ‘final walk through’ process that buyers are entitled to just before closing. As a buyer agent, however, it’s one of the most important parts of the home buying process that I help my clients navigate. Here is a look at what is entailed and how to make [...]

The Trumbull Group Travels to NYC for Inman Connect 2013

Last week, my partner Stephanie Howard and I traveled to New York City to attend the Real Estate Connect conference produced by Inman News.  Inman is considered the preeminent source of cutting-edge technology coverage, real estate news, and education, and this conference gave us an opportunity to discuss new ideas and interact with the innovators [...]

Jim Duncan of Nest Realty Selected for Inman 100 List

We are thrilled to share that Inman News® has named Nest Associate Broker Jim Duncan to its Inman 100 list. The leader in independent real estate and technology news creates the annual list to recognize the most influential leaders in the real estate industry. Check out what folks had to say about this great honor: Jonathan [...]

Meet the Agent: Kelly Ceppa

Time sure does fly. It’s hard to believe, but we’ve already featured 10 fabulous Nest agents in our weekly “Meet the Agent” series! We kick off October (!) with a great interview with Nester Kelly Ceppa. Read on to learn how her own home purchase inspired a career change, how first-time homebuyers are some of [...]

Meet the Agent: Deborah Rutter

After a brief hiatus (shooting new Live Where You Love videos and moving to our new office!!) “Meet the Agent” is back! This week, we chat with Deborah Rutter. One of the first agents to join the Nest Realty team, Deborah has moved many, many times over the years and puts that knowledge to work [...]

Details, Details, Details: What to consider when buying country property

You’ve been living the urban life for thirty years and dreaming of retiring to the country someday. Every weekend you drive down country roads and imagine that it’s you on that tractor, riding that horse, tilling that garden. Now it’s time to make it happen and you jot down your priorities. They have mostly to [...]

Meet the Agent: Martha Campbell

Happy Tuesday to you! With a new week brings another “Meet the Agent” blog. This week features Nest’s own Martha Campbell and we talk beginner’s luck, good design and her love of Charlottesville!   Nest Realty:  How did you get into real estate?  Martha Campbell:  A brother-in-law who is a real estate superstar encouraged me….he [...]

Meet the Nest Agent: Bill Martin

Our Meet the Agent series marches on. This week’s featured Realtor is Bill Martin. Keep reading to learn more about what sets this experienced country property specialist apart from the crowd.  Nest Realty:  You’ve travelled the globe, how did you get into real estate in Central Virginia? Bill Martin:  My wife Dumisile and I retired [...]