Arleen Yobs: 2015 Winner of the Virginia Certified Residential Specialist of the Year Award We here at Nest Realty would like to take a moment to congratulate Arleen Yobs, recipient of the 2015 CRS of the Year Award at the Virginia Association of Realtors Conference. TheVirginia Association of Realtors (VAR) is the business advocate for real estate…
Transforming Intown Living The Atlanta BeltLine is one of the largest urban redevelopment programs currently underway in the United States. This sustainable redevelopment project will provide a network of public parks, multi-use trails and transit along a historic 22-mile railroad corridor circling downtown and connecting 45 intown neighborhoods. The BeltLine plan was originally developed in 1999 as a…
Solar power is good for the planet, and your wallet. Fresh from the first weekend of the BRHBA‘s 52nd Annual Parade of Homes, 1070 WINA News Radio and Michael Guthrie’s podcast “Real Estate Matters” recently spoke to Nest Realty’s Greg Slater and Sigora Solar’s Joni Lane to hear why solar power efficiency is back in a big way.…
Fall has arrived, and brought with it a slew of fun activities to keep you busy this season! By: Elise Gosselin Here are some events that we’re particularly excited about: Graves Mountain Harvest Festival: Saturday, October 3rd – Sunday, October 4th, 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 10th – Sunday, October 11th, 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday, October 17th –…
This mid-century modern masterpiece with three bedrooms and three bathrooms was recently featured in the New York Times. It is essentially a brand new home as the renovation was taken down to the studs. From the article: The single-story brick house was built in 1953 and extensively renovated in 2014. The sleek, clean-cut…
Understanding Your Rights as a Boat Slip Owner By Jeff Baker In order to fully understand what type of ownership is conveyed when purchasing a boat slip, it is helpful to first understand basic water rights in North Carolina. Owners of real property adjacent to a body of water (riparian owners) have certain rights associated with…
A trend we’re seeing everywhere lately is aerial photography that features the ocean. From sandy shores to the emerald waters of the deep sea, we’re seeing a bird’s-eye view of these dreamy locales. The images are bright, vibrant, and whimsical. They instantly transport us to a sunny, sandy, blissful destination, and we’re loving it! It’s hard…
Simple Steps To Getting Your Home Ready To sell By Rachel Hogan Thinking about listing your home, but nervous about the budget to get your home ready? No worries! Preparing your home for the market doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Here are a five simple, cost effective ideas on making your home stand-out on…
Day and night, there are hundreds of things to do intown. Whether you’ve got an hour or a multi-day, seize the chance to play #IntownTourist this month with some of the following options. New Exhibits Intown Searching for the Queen of Sheba | Fernbank Museum Discover the myth and mystery behind one of history’s most elusive female figures…
FALL HAS ARRIVED! By: Elise Gosselin Whether you’re in Virginia or North Carolina, there are multiple ways to experience the fall foliage. From beautiful hikes to scenic drives, here are some ideas from your friends at Nest Realty: The Blue Ridge Parkway Take a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway through Virginia and North Carolina. Enjoy the 50…