Pricing your home can be a tricky process. Too low, and it may sell quickly, but you won’t get the best return on your investment. Too high, and your home might stagnate on the market, losing you money in the long term. What does pricing it right take? Lucky for you, if you’re working with…
We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate industry. In…
The beauty and grace of historical architecture attracts many homeowners eager to live in a piece of history. But although many historic homes have features that are still useful today, some original architectural artifacts are best left in the past. Here are several important home features that owners of historic dwellings should strongly consider upgrading:…
A contrarian approach to traditional paint companies We’ve all been there—standing in the paint aisle trying to decipher between “Snowbound,” “Chantilly Lace,” and “Cloud White.” Overwhelmed by the options, we are left to close our eyes and point (or arbitrarily choose a shade based on the playfulness of the name)…we then order two gallons, grab…
Using Mood-Evoking Colors in Your Home TEXT by Jasmine Bible PHOTOGRAPHY by Jennifer Morgan Photography Is there an emotional connectivity between ourselves and the spaces we inhabit? Can certain colors make us happy? Often when we think of decorating a room, we begin with color—we choose our favorite color and build a design around it.…
Local artist Tyler Kauffman transformed the blank canvas that was our retaining wall into a piece of art that champions local and celebrates the Friendly City. The mural can be found at Nest Realty’s newest Shenandoah Valley location, 129 West Wolfe Street in Harrisonburg, Virginia. We sat down with Tyler to get some insight into…
JOB OPENING: OFFICE MANAGER Nest Realty is looking for an amazing Office Manager to join our team. What does this entail? It’s a position that is part office management, part agent support, and part real estate transaction compliance manager. Nest Realty is a different kind of real estate brokerage. We hatched in 2008—the year the…
We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate industry. In…
Tips for Great ROI by Wendy Tanson According to the National Association of Home Builders, homeowners will spend nearly $450 billion this year on remodeling. And why not? Adding new amenities and functionality to your home not only provides great enjoyment and a sense of satisfaction, but may increase the value of your home, too.…
by Taylor Titus Outdoor patios are quickly becoming a favorite spot to dine, recline, and unwind. Keep it cool with your own private movie theater, then cozy it up with a firepit and s’mores. Create your own outdoor oasis with these fun finds: FIREPIT Luxeve Smokeless Fire Pit, Bronze Vein in Black, $1,425, breeo.co PATIO SET…