The holidays implore all five of your senses. Awaken each with a visit to these home decor boutiques. Cozy sweaters, crackling fires, and hot apple cider are just some of the things we cherish in the cooler months. As each of our towns become its own winter wonderland, we can’t wait to enjoy some of our favorite…
Winter Wonderland – Family Adventures Cozy sweaters, crackling fires, and hot apple cider are just some of the things we cherish in the cooler months. As each of our towns become its own winter wonderland, we can’t wait to enjoy some of our favorite holiday traditions. We’ve assembled our cherished cold-weather activities that are sure to…
The process of applying for a mortgage is extensive, and timing is crucial. By Jeremy Hart One of the best things you can do when applying for a mortgage is to be prepared up front. Your lender will need some information from you to get started, and having that information gathered will help save you time…
As time passes, we naturally encounter circumstances that must be dealt with, no matter how emotionally challenging they may be. The passing of loved ones often spurs the need for transitions, and the sale of real estate. How do we gracefully handle these transitions? Nester John Ince shares an intimate look at what a time of transition…
More than pretty pictures, art in our homes and in our communities carries importance. For centuries, art has been used to tell stories, evoke emotions, and document the social pulse of the era. Art can be found everywhere we look—in the structure of a tall building, in the craftsmanship of a table, or the delicate…
In our “Meet the Maker” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. These makers enrich our communities and color the landscape of our towns. For this installment, we travel to Crozet, Virginia to meet Sister Barbara and Sister Maria, Trappist Nuns and cheese makers. Sister Francis greets…
WINTER WONDERLAND – Best Slice of Apple Pie Cozy sweaters, crackling fires, and hot apple cider are just some of the things we cherish in the cooler months. As each of our towns become its own winter wonderland, we can’t wait to enjoy some of our favorite holiday traditions…like a slice of hot apple pie. We…
November is here, bringing festive music, holiday spirit… and cold weather! Here are some tips and tricks on how to winterize your home and protect it during Mother Nature’s colder months. By following some of these tips, you’ll save energy and stay a little warmer this winter. 1. Dodge the Draft Cold air can sneak through…
Through Pride of Ownership, Valuable Life Lessons Are Learned By Nancy Massey My very first memory of yard work is of crawling on my hands and knees with a pair of yard scissors in hand, cutting the grass that grew along the chain link fence in my backyard. This was well before the prized invention…
It’s the “Know Before You Own” rule, and it’s changing the mortgage process. We asked Mike Bitrick, Vice President at First Heritage Mortgage to better explain the changes. TRID, or TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure, which is also known as the “Know Before You Owe” rule will change the mortgage process by altering some standard loan forms and practices.…