Welcome to the Greenville 2022 Mid-Year Market Report. Wow! This year has started off with a bang and we are already halfway through 2022. The real estate market has been a hot topic at the local coffee shop, over meals while dining out, amongst visitors, in our friend groups, and with our families. The Greenville,…
Welcome to the Lake Norman 2022 Mid-Year Report. As you probably noticed, our Nest Realty Lake Norman office has been “virtual” this year, but we are excited to move into a new space on the west side of Lake Norman in the booming Denver area. Renovations should begin by the end of 2022 to turn…
Welcome to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill 2022 Mid-Year Report. The end of June marks halftime for the calendar year, but in the real estate market, it also typically represents the seasonal tapering off of the Spring market frenzy. With half of the year in the rearview mirror, it makes sense to pore through data, map trends,…
Welcome to the Richmond 2022 Mid-Year Report. We love clearly defined moments, when we look back at our market, take stock of recent trends, and predict where things are headed. But this mid-year point always takes us by surprise. After running ragged through the Spring market, the heat outside builds and suddenly here we are…
Welcome to the Shenandoah Valley 2022 Mid-Year Report. We wish we could transact real estate with a crystal ball, but because we can’t, we work diligently all year long to understand the data and the nuances of our market. Locally, as is the case nationwide, we are still experiencing a shortage of homes, despite mortgage…
Welcome to the Greensboro 2022 Mid-Year Report. Did you find yourself spending more time at home over this past year? That would be a big YES for all of us. YES, there have been challenges, both personally and professionally. Real estate is no different in this ever-changing market. YES to increases in home appreciation, YES…
Welcome to the Roanoke 2022 Mid-Year Report. Many people are asking if the housing market will crash in 2022, if prices will drop, or if it’s still a good time to buy. Here’s our two cents! It’s true that 2021 had record levels that have continued to rise into 2022. We do think the market…
Welcome to the 2022 Mid-Year Report for the Asheville Area. We’re halfway through 2022, and what a year it has been so far! With record-low inventory and a large influx of buyers, 2022 started as a strong seller’s market. This market is currently shifting in light of current mortgage interest rates continuing to rise, along…
An eco-conscious alternative to lawn care Is artificial grass the right answer for your home? Green grass may feel classically all-American, but is it really the best choice for modern day yards? Is artificial grass, or Astroturf, a viable alternative? Beyond the beautiful, manicured, year-round appeal it has on the surface, we wanted the details.…
Why backyard beekeeping may be the future of the planet. If you’ve followed headlines on environmental issues at all, you’ve seen this fact pop up at least once: bees are in danger. Honey bee populations have long suffered the effects of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), a situation that stems predominantly from pesticide use, invasive species…