We’ve released our Q1 2013 Charlottesville real estate market report. Overall, the market continues to move in a positive direction. However, the first quarter produced some mixed messages in the marketplace. For example, even though overall sales were up, home sales in Albemarle and Charlottesville were down. Year-over-year median prices were down in most market…
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Charlottesville Real Estate Market Report: Q1 2013
Total Sales: Total Q1 2013 sales grew marginally as compared to last year (516 vs. 514). However, buyer demand is strong: 1 out 3 of the Q1 homes sales went under contract in less than 30 days. Inventory: Levels have increased in almost all major submarkets. Based on improved market conditionsand increased buyer demand, more…
Just listed by Nest Realty: 609 Lyons Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22902
609 Lyons Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22902 Price: $525,000 Neighborhood: North Downtown OPEN Sunday, April 7, 12-4. The epitome of a character rich North Downtown home, walking distance to the Downtown mall w/ all the charm & upgrades you have been waiting for! The kitchen will steal your heart w/ custom cabinetry, soap stone counters, reclaimed…
Welcome to Nest Realty Graphic and Digital Designer Matt Leech
When Matt Leech arrived for his first day as Nest Realty’s new Graphic and Digital Designer, he hit the ground running. Literally. Within the first week and a half he was headed to press checks in Richmond to finish a complicated print piece. To say that we here at Nest have a long list of projects…
The Survey’s Role in Purchasing a Country Property
“From the chestnut stump at the bend in Wolf Run, four chains, to the hemlock growing by the stone pile.” Such colorful descriptions were typical in 19th century surveys but those chestnut stumps are long gone now and Wolf Run has changed course dozens of times. If you are looking at land you’ll need to…
Electronic Signatures: What happened to old fashioned pen and paper?
When it comes to signing contracts and paperwork for real estate transactions, don’t be surprised if your agent asks you to use electronic signature software (ESS). It’s a simple and secure time saver that solves many problems in the real estate industry. Here’s how it works: When you have documents to sign, initial, date or otherwise…
Nest Realty Web Site Updates Coming
It’s been over 4 years since we launched version 1 of the Nest Realty web site. Actually, it was January 30, 2009. I remember the day well. It was a Friday. I had literally been planning and brainstorming the Nest web site for about year and had been working with our web team since since…
Beautiful + Real Estate Market Statistics = Nest
If you’re into market stats (like we are at Nest) and you love beautiful design (like we do), then you’ll love our 2012 Nest Realty Annual Market Reports. We’ve just gotten a shipment of thousands upon thousands of these reports for our Charlottesville and New River Valley offices. The brown, corrugated boxes are everywhere and…
Introducing Handley Farm Estates
Handley Farm Estates is a beautiful new development in Western Albemarle. Though the overall property is over 120 acres, it’s only 12 total home sites. The home sites range from 2.7 acres to 23 acres. Handley Farm Estates’ developer has meticulously developed this stunning property with multiple…
Just Listed by Nest Realty: 7331 Millburn Court, Crozet, VA 22932
7331 Millburn Court, Crozet, VA 22932 Price: $665,000 Neighborhood: Old Trail This magnificent custom home, situated on a .47 acre home site in Old Trail’s Creekside neighborhood, features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 3164 finished square. Built by Arcadia Builders, this Old Trail home is filled…