Spring is in the air, and the real estate market is buzzing! Spring can be the busiest season in the real estate market. So what does that mean for potential home buyers? Well, there are advantages and disadvantages. We’ve complied a short list to help you determine is spring is the right time for you to embark on your home…
Navigating the intricacies of a complicated transaction. This is Part 2 of the Lease-to-Own series. In Part 1, we discussed what a Lease-to-Own contract is, and what the buyers and sellers agent needs to know. Click here to view Part 1. By Keith Davis The lender needs to know a few things as well. And this…
Navigating the intricacies of a complicated transaction. By Keith Davis I was asked recently by an agent in our office if I had a good “Lease-to-Own” contract that they could use. I don’t. Before I go into why I don’t have one, let me explain the concept of Lease-to-Own. In our culture, we have…
In our “Meet the Maker” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. These makers enrich our communities and color the landscape of our towns. For this installment, we travel to Fredericksburg, Virginia to meet Chef Joy, a restauranteur. Steps away from the morning hustle on Caroline…
Preparing for your next home in 3 Simple Steps By Jennifer Young Getting the itch to move? You bought your home a few years ago and now you’re ready to move up into something larger, newer, or maybe you just prefer to be in a different area of town. Many homeowners are just like you and…
Warm yourself from the inside out with one of these craft libations. We live in a region with a bounty of beverage options to choose from. Whether you’re drawn to vines or barley, there’s a nearby distillery, brewery, or vineyard awaiting your arrival. VODKA & GIN The glistening silver and copper stills shine from the…
Happy 2016 New River Valley! Each year as we prepare for the spring market, we first take a look back at the year that was in our local real estate market. We are proud to present the 2015 edition of the Nest Realty Annual Report. We know that you’re often inundated with real estate market…
Jonathan Kauffmann Receives Recognition As A Top Trendsetter in Residential Real Estate On January 13, 2016, the Swanepoel T3 Group released their annual Power 200 list, honoring leaders in the residential real estate industry. The Swanepoel T3 Group is a prestigious organization that has been providing extensive research and guidance to real estate professionals since 1997. The Power 200 lists…
By Jeremy Hart As many have noticed, the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, for the first-time in nearly a decade, and the response has been, so far, relatively mild. The Federal Reserve is the central bank for the United States, and as such it manually controls things like interest…
The holidays implore all five of your senses. Awaken each with a visit to these home decor boutiques. Cozy sweaters, crackling fires, and hot apple cider are just some of the things we cherish in the cooler months. As each of our towns become its own winter wonderland, we can’t wait to enjoy some of our favorite…