Hanging artwork in your home can be just as tricky as knowing what to buy. No one wants to look up and see empty walls. But where to start adorning your home with meaningful, beautiful artwork? Are there really hard and fast rules when it comes to selecting and installing artwork in your home? What…
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it great! Whether you’re considering selling your home, or simply ready for a fresh look, we all know the importance of a first impression. We adore this classic Colonial in Wilmington, North Carolina. A classic color palette with tidy landscaping is balanced with modern…
Q & A We asked the agents of Nest Realty to share their opinions on what happens when they take the time to stop and look up. How do your own experiences compare to our flock? GET ARTSY When displaying artwork in their homes, Nesters were split nearly 50/50 on whether one large oversized piece…
Nest’s Sweat the Details podcast continues, and we’re excited to bring you interesting conversations that touch on real estate — and how we look beyond real estate for inspiration. Listen to the podcast here, and subscribe to the podcast here. Summary: One of our favorite guests joined us — This week, Mike Simonsen from Altos Research/Housing Wire…
How to preserve and protect the night sky and why it’s important Text by Aaron H. Bible + Photography by David Iwane Looking up at the night sky can be a beautiful, humbling, and grounding experience. Unfortunately, the light pollution that obscures the night sky is an increasing problem that continues to plague the health…
We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will, too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents and brokers to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate…
How to choose the right countertop for your home Until you delve into the decision-making process of choosing countertops, you might not have known what you were even looking for, or what materials were involved. From mudrooms to bathrooms, kitchens, and bars…when you start looking around you quickly realize you have more countertop to cover…
Welcome to the New River Valley 2023 Mid-Year Report. One of the fundamental principles of economics is the law of supply and demand, and — like most real estate markets around the country — that principle is very much at play here in the New River Valley in the first half of 2023. The outlook…
Our expert advice on how to survive & thrive during a home remodel. OUR REAL LIFE TIPS & TRICKS Kitchens and baths….that’s where our Nest agents and investment experts will commonly tell you to put your money when undertaking a home renovation—whether it’s for investment, fix and flip, or the home where you plan to…
When minimal simply won’t do, it’s maximalism to the rescue! We love the shift to bold, dramatic, and statement-making interiors. Add a little pizzazz to your home with these sumptuous selections. LOUNGE CHAIR Architecturally inspired, this simple yet bold chair is designed to look like a single piece that’s folded and manipulated. Matra Deep Teal…