by Tom Seabrook We tend to picture history in shades of black, white, grey, and sepia, thanks to the earliest photographs we have. But the past was not strictly somber; in fact, most of human history has been awash in vibrant color. Take a journey through time to learn more about historical colorways. PATRIOTIC PALETTE…
Staging Pays Off for Sellers by Wendy Tanson When selling, detail your home like you detail your car. That’s the concept behind home staging, a method of preparing homes for sale to create the greatest buyer interest. When you stage a home, a variety of strategies are employed to show your home in its best…
Selling your home for top dollar may sound appealing, but it’s wise to keep your current personal situation in mind. Selling is not always right for everyone at every time. Some things to consider: Buying a new home in your area may be too expensive due to inflation. If you’ve lived in the same house…
Kick Clutter To The Curb With These Home Cleaning Tips By Lisa Merritt Spring is around the corner, and it’s time to get your home in order! Spring cleaning can be fun and easy if you follow some general guidelines, which are sure to get your home ready for the nice weather and looking as beautiful…
Tips on Home Leak Prevention Spring can be a rainy time of year! While all that water falling from the sky is great for our gardens, you definitely don’t want any getting inside the house. Here are some leak prevention tips—things to be on the lookout for to stop leaks before they start. Consider Condensation…
A special Sweat the Details! Niki Simon and Michael Coleman, Nest HQ’s Air Traffic Controller and Marketing and Development Manager, joined Jim and Keith this week. We love talking to Nesters, and Michael and Niki were no exception. Hear how they came to Nest, and how they help build and foster the Nest culture, and…
Congratulations! You made an offer on the home you want, and the sellers have accepted. What happens now? There are a lot of things to do before you can sit down at the closing table. Your Nest agent will help guide you through these next steps: What’s Next Earnest Money Deposit: You will need to…
Getting Started Looking to buy a home? Fantastic! Congrats! Hooray! Let’s set you up for a success. In today’s highly competitive, fast-moving market, you’ll need to get your ducks in a row to make an appealing offer. Before you begin seriously window shopping, here are a few things you’ll need to accomplish: Find an Agent…
A Brief Guide to Dating Authentic Old Houses Classic architecture goes in and out of style, but never completely goes away. Whether you’re on a leisurely Sunday afternoon drive, or exploring a neighborhood to potentially purchasing a historic home, it’s sometimes easy to get confused about whether a home is actually old or if it’s…
Top 5 Seller Mistakes and How to Avoid Them By Sarah Ray We’ve all heard the real estate buzz terms “seller’s market” and “buyer’s market.” Well, I’m here to tell you, we are solidly in a seller’s market! With incredibly low inventory rates, buyers are having to be more competitive than ever. This makes it…
