Is solar power the future of homes? Solar Power isn’t just for luxury modern homes in gated hilltop neighborhoods—nor does it require completely overhauling your home, designing everything around obtrusive and obvious panels, or hunting down elusive experts to put the plan in action. Many of the biggest barriers that used to prevent everyday homeowners…
Preparing your home for a sale any time of year is perhaps the most important organizational task you can tackle. But fear not, we’ve created this checklist to keep the process simple and straightforward. Remember, when selling your home, you’re trying to appeal to the highest number of buyers. By minimizing your decor and neutralizing…
We’re here to help…even after the ink has dried We’re excited to live here and loved to be ask about our opinions and give advice—it’s one of the reasons we are agents in the first place! It’s our job to be in the know. Take advantage of that! When you’re new to town, everything can…
Chains rattling in the attic, moaning in the basement? Not exactly. But when you hear spooky sounds in your home — even when it’s not Halloween — you shouldn’t just ignore them and hope they’ll go away. You’ve heard the notion that “it’s just the house settling,” but is that really a thing? Unexpected noises…
It’s the time of year to start getting your home ready for the holidays! How do you ready your home for the holiday season? When the cooler weather arrives, warm your home with cozy textures and festive decor. Whether your style is extravagant or minimal, here are some of our favorite, tried-and-true Nesty ideas to…
One question that comes up most often is around how home values calculated. We’ve all seen various home value calculators online, and while it seems appealing to have an instant valuation for your home, these calculators typically aren’t very accurate. They are automated systems of algorithms, often based on tax records that don’t allow for…
Fall is here, and that means the whirlwind of holidays is about to begin. If hosting dinner parties and holiday events makes your heart happy, here are some things you may consider when purchasing your next home. BUTLER’S PANTRY Every hosts’ dream…a space to store larger serving platters and glassware, prep food, and even keep dishes…
As Nest agents, we’ve seen more than our fair share of kid’s bedrooms—from our own children and those of our clients. Let us share a few of the top tricks and tips we’ve seen and learned over the years for remodeling or decorating kids rooms in your home! design considerations // establish a color palette…
Perhaps you’ve heard about a real estate deal being held up or delayed when a buyer is using a lender that isn’t local to the sale. It doesn’t happen often, because as highly specialized Nest agents in your area, we are almost always able to recommend or help connect you with the top local lenders in…
The real estate industry plays an important role in the realm of carbon emissions. The construction of homes requires a large input of resources—starting in the planning stages and extending through the entire lifespan of the home. At the same time, the real estate industry creates many positive impacts as well. It creates jobs across…