In the latest cover story for NEST Magazine, Look Up, we showed a stunning example of a home that took the ceilings to new heights. If you’re looking to add some design and drama to your home, we’ve rounded up some amazing examples from our favorite designers. Which element could you add to your home?!…
Exploring ways to take your ceiling to new heights If you’re like us, you may spend countless hours scrolling, pinning, and planning to design the various spaces in your home. You’ve narrowed in on the color palette, style, and maybe even pieces of furniture…but have you looked up? An often forgotten area when it comes…
Hanging artwork in your home can be just as tricky as knowing what to buy. No one wants to look up and see empty walls. But where to start adorning your home with meaningful, beautiful artwork? Are there really hard and fast rules when it comes to selecting and installing artwork in your home? What…
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it great! Whether you’re considering selling your home, or simply ready for a fresh look, we all know the importance of a first impression. We adore this classic Colonial in Wilmington, North Carolina. A classic color palette with tidy landscaping is balanced with modern…
Q & A We asked the agents of Nest Realty to share their opinions on what happens when they take the time to stop and look up. How do your own experiences compare to our flock? GET ARTSY When displaying artwork in their homes, Nesters were split nearly 50/50 on whether one large oversized piece…
Nest’s Sweat the Details podcast continues, and we’re excited to bring you interesting conversations that touch on real estate — and how we look beyond real estate for inspiration. Listen to the podcast here, and subscribe to the podcast here. Summary: One of our favorite guests joined us — This week, Mike Simonsen from Altos Research/Housing Wire…
How to preserve and protect the night sky and why it’s important Text by Aaron H. Bible + Photography by David Iwane Looking up at the night sky can be a beautiful, humbling, and grounding experience. Unfortunately, the light pollution that obscures the night sky is an increasing problem that continues to plague the health…
How to choose the right countertop for your home Until you delve into the decision-making process of choosing countertops, you might not have known what you were even looking for, or what materials were involved. From mudrooms to bathrooms, kitchens, and bars…when you start looking around you quickly realize you have more countertop to cover…
Welcome to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill 2023 Mid-Year Report. The end of June marks halftime for the calendar year, but in the real estate market, it also typically represents the seasonal tapering off of the Spring market frenzy. With half of the year in the rearview mirror, it makes sense to pore through data, map trends,…
Our expert advice on how to survive & thrive during a home remodel. OUR REAL LIFE TIPS & TRICKS Kitchens and baths….that’s where our Nest agents and investment experts will commonly tell you to put your money when undertaking a home renovation—whether it’s for investment, fix and flip, or the home where you plan to…