There are so many helpful things your agent can do, that you might think they’ll be able to get you exactly what you want in a home without any need to compromise. But realistically, this is not the case for most home buyers. But your buyer’s agent is the best person to have in your…
Architectural Home Features with a Cool Purpose Sometimes, architectural details only serve one purpose: to look pretty or interesting. But in many historic homes, an archaic detail that lends charm to the structure may once have had an important function beyond the aesthetic—often helping the home’s residents stay comfortable before the invention of modern HVAC.…
Finding the right mortgage lender to get that preapproval for a mortgage might seem daunting. Good news—your buyer’s agent is here to help! Ask your agent for recommendations and you can rest assured that they will give you the names of mortgage lenders they trust. At Nest Realty, we love all things local. That includes…
Making Your Home Work at Every Stage of Life by Wendy Tanson Most folks would like the option to remain in their homes as they age. In fact, the AARP notes that more than 85% of their members want homes that will grow old with them. The Universal Design movement, also called “Aging in Place,”…
The Ultimate Work-From-Home Office Space TEXT by Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY by Jennifer Morgan Photography With work-from-home becoming the new norm for many of us, this family took the storage space above their garage and converted it into a co-working home office space for two. This once underutilized room is now a bright, open, organized space…
Race, Zoning, Planning, and the Future In this episode we speak with Lyle Solla-Yates, who works in the IT industry for the University of Virginia, lives in Charlottesville, VA where he serves as a Planning Commissioner, and is an independent researcher. Since 2018, Solla-Yates has been, “Investigating the connections between white supremacy, segregation, and modern anti-housing…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Kimberly Murray Photography Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters are taking the Atlanta, GA, design market by storm. Their bold approach to design is exactly what hip homeowners are craving. The duo teamed up when they serendipitously crossed paths on a design project, and saw a kindred spirit in one another—they each possess a…
With Online Access, Why Should A Buyer Still Hire A Broker? Online access has changed the entire home purchasing process. It has changed the whole world. With all the technology at your hands, you may be asking yourself, “Why do I need to hire a broker/agent to assist me in purchasing a home?” Experience has…
