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…
Use exterior surroundings to inspire your interior decor We’ve taken three inspiration images from around our Nest locations and created a mood board based on each. Some of our selections are budget savvy, some are splurge-worthy. Find what speaks to you and your personal style. Utilize the natural beauty or classic architecture that surrounds you…
Ready to commit to your outdoor deck project…you’ve got choices to make. When one of our Nesters was embarking on a recent project to expand a back deck off of their new home, one of the first questions that came up was, wood deck boards, or composite? Summer may be winding down, but some home…
Moving is complicated enough. Moving across state lines adds even more complexity. Here are some of our agent’s top considerations for clients who are moving out of state. Timing is everything. And in this case, it truly is; from packing and scheduling movers, to inspection deadlines (on both ends), closings, and everything in between, moving…
The nutritional and social importance of sustainable local food sources. Text by JASMINE BIBLE + Photography by FRONTLINE FARMING You may or may not have heard of urban agriculture (also commonly referred to as urban farming and urban gardening) but what is it really? In its simplest form, urban agriculture is fresh food access for…
Mapping racial inequities in Charlottesville from past to present In April of 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1968 which included Title VIII, more commonly known today as the Fair Housing Act. Since that day, it has been illegal to restrict housing—sales, rental, or financing—upon race, religion, and…
Reducing Food Waste Locally Benefits All of Us Here’s a statistic that might surprise you: Up to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. is wasted. As we strive to achieve a balanced and sustainable food growing system, we also have to consider what happens to the food that isn’t consumed. The…
Seamlessly blending interior and exterior living spaces TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Ryan Theede Photography “Mountain doesn’t have to scream rustic lodge,” quips Jill Jones, Senior Interior Designer at ID.ology Interiors & Design in Asheville, NC. When clients from Charleston, SC, approached Jones to help with the finish selection and design of their new construction home in…
We asked the agents and Brokers of Nest Realty to share a bit about their own landscaping and eco-conscious efforts. Do you agree with our flock? How does your garden grow? LAWN MAKEUP 60% of our Nesters have a yard with just grass, with 19% adding in more robust landscaping, native grasses, and other eco-conscious efforts. 5%…
