The First Five Steps to Selling a Home At Nest, we believe that buying and selling real estate is the most important financial and life decision you will ever make. These are the first five steps to take when selling your home. These steps apply to both first-time sellers and seasoned homeowners. Read on to get…
The First Five Steps to Buying a Home At Nest, we believe that buying and selling real estate is the most important financial and life decision you will ever make. In this blog post, we’ll go over the first five steps to take when buying a new home. These steps apply to both first-time buyers…
Shifting Demographics, Student Loans, Pets and the NAR In this episode, Jonathan, Keith and Jim were joined by Dr. Jessica Lautz from the National Association of Realtors for a wide-ranging conversation, from student debt, birth rates, limited inventory, changing demographics, millennials’ dependence on Realtors, and a lot more. You can listen to the podcast here, and…
Typically, foreclosed houses offer the attraction of being much cheaper than other homes on the market…but is it worth it in the long term? We surveyed our Nest agents to get their opinions on how to determine if buying a foreclosure is right for you, and what issues you need to keep in mind when…
Try Getting an Economist to Say Recession Danushka Nanayakkara, Assistant Vice President of Forecasting and Analysis at the National Association of Home Builders, joined Jonathan, Keith, and Jim for a fantastic and wide ranging conversation—from the economic cycle to the impact of regulations on new construction, employment and employment cycles, women in construction, and a lot more. We…
Who is a Good Candidate for Making a Sight-Unseen Purchase? Who Is Not? By Deborah Rutter This is Part 2 of a four-part series about having a successful purchasing experience…without being on site! Click to view Part 1. In Part 1 of our series, we looked at certain situations that might lend themselves to the idea of purchasing…
Growing Smart Local beer is fantastic – from the integration in local communities and culture, job creation, and yes, the beer is great. We were intrigued and maybe a bit surprised by how similar a growing craft brewery is to a growing real estate firm, and we had a fantastic and enlightening conversation with Scott…
What is a Sight-Unseen Buyer? And Why In the World Would You Want to Do That? By Deborah Rutter “Wait, you bought a house without ever going inside?” It’s a common refrain some of my buyer clients have heard over the years. Most people wouldn’t buy an avocado online, much less a property, but it…
Buying and selling homes is already difficult, but it can be even trickier when pets are involved. Luckily, we’ve got some tips to help you navigate both sides of the process as a pet owner. Buying with Pets Pet parents need to keep several key details in mind while shopping for a home. If your pet…
What do an internationally-known wedding photographer and Nest Realty have in common? It turns out, quite a bit. Join us for a fascinating conversation with Eric Kelley, who has shot 650 weddings since 2004, and travels “all over the world, from Budapest to Ireland.” You can listen to the podcast here, and subscribe to the podcast here.…