This is the second half of our article discussing the transition from urban to rural living. Click here to view Part I. Urban to Rural – 10 Things to Consider When Making the Transition -Part 2 By Deborah Rutter We’ve covered your driveway, neighbors, kids, pets, and bugs. Now let’s move onto the next five…
Urban to Rural – 10 Things to Consider When Making the Transition By Deborah Rutter If you’re like many families, you may be considering a move toward a more rural lifestyle. Living closer to nature with better access to local foods, shopping with independent merchants, and a more attentive school systems are just some of…
We recently visited with Sigora Solar to learn more about the possibilities of harnessing solar energy. We asked Charlottesville Nester, Greg Slater, to share what we learned during the seminar. During our monthly meeting offsite meeting, we took advantage of an opportunity to learn more about solar energy and our homes. Bramante Homes added a 6.5 kW solar…
Nest nabs national ranking for the second year in a row. We’re thrilled to have made it onto Inc. Magazine’s Inc.5000 list for the second consecutive year. The magazine’s annual national ranking of privately owned businesses creates a list of the top 5,000 U.S. companies based on their percentage of growth over the last three years,…
Most people know the Fredericksburg area for its rich American history. Not only was Fredericksburg a major part of the founding of the United States, it was also a vital stronghold during the Civil War. But, what many people fail to realize is that Fredericksburg is the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts. Located on the…
Our third video in our Fredericksburg “Live Where You Love” video series focuses on retirement in Fredericksburg! For the past 20 years, Fredericksburg has been the landing place for many of the government’s employees, contractors, and enlisted soldiers. However, instead of these transients moving away after retirement, many are deciding to call the Fredericksburg area…
As we do every quarter (and every year), Nest Fredericksburg has run the numbers for the first quarter of 2014 (Q1 2014). What did we find out? Nest Realty Fredericksburg Q1 2014 Real Estate Market Data (abbreviated market analysis): Total Sales: Total Sales decreased by 4.08% across the Fredericksburg area MSA. The only two areas…
Our “Live Where You Love” Fredericksburg video series continues, this time discussing living in Fredericksburg while commuting to our nation’s capital. Most of the Fredericksburg area’s residents work outside the Fredericksburg area. Located just an hour north of Richmond and an hour south of Washington DC, Fredericksburg is a central point for many job seekers…
Nest Realty is proud to announce that the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors (FAAR) awarded Nest Fredericksburg Principal/Managing Broker Sarah Stelmok with the 2014 Melanie Thompson Award. This award is designed to recognize leadership by a young REALTOR or an affiliate professional that is making a difference as a member or an affiliate of FAAR…
We are pleased to announce the arrival of two new agents to Nest Realty Fredericksburg! (L to R: Barbara and Bonnie) Please join us in welcoming to Barbara Waite and Bonnie Ramey to the Nest family! Want to learn more about what makes these two great? You can find their bios (plus all of our…