Test your Architectural knowledge! How many of these housing styles are you familiar with? Colonial, Cotswold Cottage, Victorian, Modern, Craftsman… Here are some telltale features to look for: Victorian When we use the term Victorian, we are actually referring to a specific time period known as the Victorian Era (1840–1900). During the British reign of…
You only get one chance at a first impression…so make it a great one! Whether the exterior of your home is ready for a complete facelift, or just a few tweaks, even small style upgrades can add up to major curb appeal. Read on to discover how to create an impactful first impression! Copy this look…
Asheville Real Estate Market Report Shows Steady Pace We’ve just released our Asheville Real Estate Market Report for the third quarter of 2015. As expected, market activity has continued at a strong, steady pace in the third quarter. Here are some highlights: Asheville Real Estate Market (MSA) Total sales are up 17% to 2,076 in Q3-2015 from…
Asheville Finds The Bee’s Knees is your insider’s guide to the good stuff! Our most adored spaces, places, and treasures from around the towns of our five Nest Realty locations. Here’s our finds from Asheville: #1: Spa Wrap More than merely a stylish blanket, this spa wrap from Luxury Therapeutics is a hot or cold therapy pack, filled with an aromatic mixture…
A trend we’re seeing everywhere lately is aerial photography that features the ocean. From sandy shores to the emerald waters of the deep sea, we’re seeing a bird’s-eye view of these dreamy locales. The images are bright, vibrant, and whimsical. They instantly transport us to a sunny, sandy, blissful destination, and we’re loving it! It’s hard…
Simple Steps To Getting Your Home Ready To sell By Rachel Hogan Thinking about listing your home, but nervous about the budget to get your home ready? No worries! Preparing your home for the market doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Here are a five simple, cost effective ideas on making your home stand-out on…
FALL HAS ARRIVED! By: Elise Gosselin Whether you’re in Virginia or North Carolina, there are multiple ways to experience the fall foliage. From beautiful hikes to scenic drives, here are some ideas from your friends at Nest Realty: The Blue Ridge Parkway Take a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway through Virginia and North Carolina. Enjoy the 50…
Surfboard Shaper In our “Meet the Maker” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. These makers enrich our communities and color the landscape of our towns. For this installment, we travel to Wilmington, North Carolina, to meet Shawn O’Donnell, a surfboard shaper. It was love at…
Helping Our Clients Live Where They Love By Deborah Rutter The real estate profession is a strange, fascinating, and rewarding career. For dedicated, full-time agents, the joy of helping our clients live where they love is ultimately fulfilling. Our job is full of old traditions using modern technology and things done out of habit, within the context of an…
The quick-and-dirty on why you need a building permit By Eric Knight The time has finally come! Remember that deck you were planning to build this past spring? You know, the one you painstakingly planned all winter long, spending countless hours researching designs, materials and the perfect location to mount that antique bottle opener? Or…