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…
Surfboard Shaper 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 Wilmington, North Carolina, to meet Shawn O’Donnell, a surfboard shaper. It was love at…
Making the World a Better Place, One Relationship at a Time Brian Olivard, REALTOR® Some superstars are born, and some superstars are made. Brian is a little bit of both. He has worked hard to achieve his success, but being a real estate agent is also embedded in his DNA. As the third generation in his…
Calling all University of Virginia fans! By Elise Gosselin UVA’s annual “Paint the Town Orange” is next Friday, September 11, 2015. Be sure to wear your Cavalier colors—orange and navy—to celebrate a new school year and to support the intercollegiate athletics season. Why participate? Besides this Friday being an excellent opportunity to support the Cavaliers, “Paint…
Always a Reason to Celebrate Whether you prefer tasting authentic southern cuisine, commemorating historical milestones, shopping for fine art, or touring the world, Atlanta has a festival for you. Throughout the year the city’s favorite parks and historic neighborhoods take turns hosting a rotating celebration of art, music, food and culture. This fall don’t miss your chance…
Helping Our Clients Live Where They Love By Deborah Rutter The real estate profession is a strange, fascinating, and rewarding career. For dedicated, full-time agents, the joy of helping our clients live where they love is ultimately fulfilling. Our job is full of old traditions using modern technology and things done out of habit, within the context of an…
The curtain on summer in the New River Valley is almost closed, and the next act is almost upon us – Fall. By Jeremy Hart Fall is, in my opinion, one of the best times of the year here in the New River Valley. If you appreciate the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us,…