A note on why getting pre-approved is so important In a time not so long ago, there was flexibility in home searches. You could tour homes, think on whether you could see your family there, get pre-approved, and go under contract after a week and not have to worry about someone coming in and scooping…
From West Virginia, down I-81 to Rockbridge County, VA, you have the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. With National Parks, rivers, caverns, overlooks, and mountain views, the Shenandoah Valley is hard to beat. However, I may be slightly biased because I love it here! I wanted to share my top spots to check out some of the…
Buying a home is no easy task. Whether it is your first home, or your sixth home, having someone there to guide you through all of the steps is really important. And hiring the right agent truly matters. For example, I have worked with multiple people who had bought and sold homes previously, but had…
A manufactured or a modular home is a great way to have a solid home built, ready in less time than a stick built home. But, did you know there is a difference between manufactured and modular? A modular home is similar to a stick built home. It is built off site, and then brought…
What are the upfront costs to purchase a home I might not be aware of? Whether you are buying a home for the first time, or it has been a few years, there are some expenses that can catch you off guard that you should be prepared for. The most obvious expenses are going to…
There are four primary types of loans to consider when beginning the financing process. Whether you are buying a home for the first time or the fifth time, the first thing you need to look into is financing options, and getting “pre-approved.” So what does that actually mean? A lender will completely review all of…
So you want to buy a house. Well, let’s talk about the important stuff — MONEY! You can purchase a home with as little as no money down, or as much as you want to put down, all depending on which loan program you qualify for. No money down? That sounds awesome right?! Well yes,…
Houses come in all different varieties from style, shape, color, and ameneties. But, who doesn’t love picking out every feature in their home? I know I do! If you haven’t been able to find your forever home on the market with the low inventory, building is an option. However, it isn’t as easy as it…
Purchasing your first home can be exciting, nerve wracking, and sometimes stressful. There is so much to know, so much to do, and so many forms and contracts to read, sign, and submit on strict deadlines. Over the last few years, the interest rates have been at record lows, which has been great for people…
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 and brokers to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate…