Three things to ponder before you buy By Erin Hall As a Realtor and a homeowner, it’s easy to look back on the time my husband and I purchased our first home in 2009. There was so much excitement as we also got married that fall. The day we moved in, I wasn’t sure whether…
A mid-modern architectural treasure is lovingly revived in Blacksburg, Virginia. On a quiet street in Blacksburg, Virginia, rests a lovely home that appears to hover amongst the trees. Built in 1960, when clean lines and walnut paneling reigned supreme, walking into this home feels a bit like walking into a time capsule. But it took…
We asked the agents and brokers of Nest Realty to share their preferences when it comes to lighting their homes. How does your style stack up against our flock? Let the Light In Unsurprisingly, 45% of our Nesters say that an abundance of natural light in their homes is paramount. However, 55% rate natural light…
We are proud to present you with this synopsis of the national, regional, and localized trends that matter most to you, found here in our NRV_2022 Annual Report. MARKET OUTLOOK – NATIONAL LEVEL With our Nest Annual Report, we aim to provide the most useful information possible, as every homeowner needs to keep tabs on…
How to make the best decision when it comes to choosing the right light bulb for the right application. By Lucie Hanes Just when you thought choosing light bulbs might be one of the easiest things to check off your to-do list, a quick glance at the packaging makes the whole process feel complicated. Lumens,…
Travel the World through Architecture The holidays are over and your summer tan is a distant memory. It probably feels like time for a vacation! But travel is difficult right now, so that weekend in Paris might have to wait. Why not (safely) explore hidden gems you can find right in your own town or…
In the palm of your hands, or on the screen of your favorite device, you may be holding one of our Nest Realty Real Estate Market Reports. We pour over mounds of data, both nationally and locally to bring you, our clients, the most useful information. But what do these numbers actually represent and how…
This home in the Battery Heights neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina, defines cottage-cute. In each issue of NEST Magazine, our acclaimed print publication now in its 17th issue, we bring you cutting edge insights into design and home trends, including our recurring Curb Appeal column. In our most recent issue, we took an intimate look…
Interior designer Ashley Haley shares her love of transitional decor A lover of all things beautiful and balanced, Ashley Haley named her design business OSLO Design Co., in part for her own Norwegian roots, partly for her love of Scandinavian design, and for the visual symmetry the letters themselves possess. That innate sense for what…
How to Maximize the Natural Light in Your Home TEXT BY JASMINE BIBLE Let’s be honest…not every single room in our home is drenched with glorious sunlight. So what can you do to maximize the natural light in those rooms? We talked to some of our favorite designers to learn their lighting tricks. Read on…
