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…
Is this property right for you? By Wendy Tanson Buying land and building are an exciting proposition. The idea of hand-picking the setting for your dream home is a special one, indeed. If your plans include building, here are some recommendations to keep in mind as you search for that perfect piece of land. Perc…
Warm Weather Tips for Sellers and Buyers The spring market is a notoriously busy time for real estate. With many homes going on the market all at once, sellers and buyers alike need to be smart to achieve their goals. Here are some tips for sellers and buyers prepping for the spring market. Sellers: It’s…
There’s no place like home…it’s where we brew our first cup of coffee, and where we lay our heads at night…and currently, where we spend most of the moments in between! So to keep your home looking and feeling fresh this season, follow along with our printable Spring Maintenance Checklist. Some of these tasks are…
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.…
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,”…
