Nest’s “Meet the Agent” blog series is back for 2014! We think we have some pretty awesome agents here at Nest and we want you to have the opportunity to get to know them too. In our first post of the series for 2014, we sat down with Charlottesville Nest agent, Tom Raney. Find out…
Preparing a country property for sale is a little more complicated than just staging a house. It’s ALL about first impressions. And nothing says more about the stewardship of a property than the condition of the pasture and fencing. Well-maintained fencing and nicely kept fields are often the first impression one gets as they enter a property…
I spend a lot of time at the city and county offices, for all sorts of reasons for both buyers and sellers. It’s part of the process as a residential agent. If you’re a seller, you should be getting permits for any work you do that requires permitting. Most municipalities have permitting requirements online, easily…
Earlier this month, the Virginia CRS Chapter gathered for their annual Sell-a-Bration event in at the Omni Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) is a national network of nearly 33,000 residential real estate professionals that are committed to continuing education in their industry and providing the highest level of service to…
In 2007, I was involved with the sale of the first proffered affordable housing units created by Albemarle County policies on this matter. The County has the vision of requiring developers to create housing options that meet requirements based on median income levels. These housing options are designed to serve the workforce in our area…
2014 promises to be an interesting year in the Charlottesville area real estate market. The market will be influenced by wide array of external factors. One of those factors that will be influecing the marketplace, is the impact of the retiring “Baby Boomer” generation. Charlottesville Home, a new, local lifestyle and home resource publication, published…
We’ve wrapped up our 2013 Charlottesville Annual Report. You can view the full report Annual Charlottesville Nest Report here. Here’s a quick overview: 2013 is the kind of year in real estate that we all wish could be repeated over-and-over. Low interest rates, strong consumer confidence, a fairly balanced inventory, and relatively positive economic indicators all contributed towards…
Been bundled up this winter season? Let Smith & Robertson build you the magnificent fireplace you’ve always dreamed of to warm you up when you come in from the cold. At Charlottesville-based Smith & Robertson, they understand that the hearth is the classic centerpiece of the home. The hearth conjures up warmth, security and a sense of place. As…
Nest Realty would like to extend hearty congratulations to Kelly Ceppa for being awarded the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtor’s (CAAR) Good Neighbor Award for the month of February. Kelly was awarded this honor for her volunteer work with the annual Toy Lift event, sponsored by local non-profit, the Kids Lift Foundation. Started in 1988,…
I’m proud to announce that Southern Development Homes, one of Nest’s builder partners whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with, has earned the first EasyLiving Home community in the state of Virginia for it’s development of Dunlora Forest in Albemarle County. This is an exciting honor and I offer a hearty congratulations to the…