Your Game Day Plan! When it comes to football tailgate parties, no one does it quite like the fans at Virginia Tech. We asked our favorite Hokies for their game day plan… Prep Make your party more enjoyable by preparing the food earlier in the day. Have sandwiches wrapped, veggies chopped, and dips ready to…
Metallic: whether it’s rose gold, copper, or blush—this flushed hue will cozy up any room. By: Taylor Von Herbulis Perfect for the holiday season, we’re seeing warm metallics throughout the design world. It pairs well with silver or gold, so feel free to mix with the existing metallics in your home. Go bold with a…
Test your Architectural knowledge! How many of these housing styles are you familiar with? Colonial, Cotswold Cottage, Victorian, Modern, Craftsman… Here are some telltale features to look for: Victorian When we use the term Victorian, we are actually referring to a specific time period known as the Victorian Era (1840–1900). During the British reign of…
You only get one chance at a first impression…so make it a great one! Whether the exterior of your home is ready for a complete facelift, or just a few tweaks, even small style upgrades can add up to major curb appeal. Read on to discover how to create an impactful first impression! Copy this look…
Real Estate Market Report Shows Total Sales and Contract Activity Up We’ve recently released the Fredericksburg 2015 third quarter Real Estate Market Report. Consumer confidence and demand continues to be strong throughout the Fredericksburg area as we move into the fourth quarter of the year. Overall, inventory levels are declining and prices are starting to…
Fredericksburg Finds The Bee’s Knees is your insider’s guide to the good stuff! Our most adored spaces, places, and treasures from around the towns of our five Nest Realty locations. Here’s our finds from Fredericksburg: #1: State Fair Who can say no to a State Fair? There’s something nostalgic about the carnival rides, flashing lights, and fried food. Located in Doswell, Virginia,…
Arleen Yobs: 2015 Winner of the Virginia Certified Residential Specialist of the Year Award We here at Nest Realty would like to take a moment to congratulate Arleen Yobs, recipient of the 2015 CRS of the Year Award at the Virginia Association of Realtors Conference. TheVirginia Association of Realtors (VAR) is the business advocate for real estate…
A trend we’re seeing everywhere lately is aerial photography that features the ocean. From sandy shores to the emerald waters of the deep sea, we’re seeing a bird’s-eye view of these dreamy locales. The images are bright, vibrant, and whimsical. They instantly transport us to a sunny, sandy, blissful destination, and we’re loving it! It’s hard…
Simple Steps To Getting Your Home Ready To sell By Rachel Hogan Thinking about listing your home, but nervous about the budget to get your home ready? No worries! Preparing your home for the market doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Here are a five simple, cost effective ideas on making your home stand-out on…
Surfboard Shaper 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 Wilmington, North Carolina, to meet Shawn O’Donnell, a surfboard shaper. It was love at…