You only have 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…
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…
You only get one chance at a first impression. Whether you’re considering selling your home, or simply ready for a fresh look, we all know the importance of a first impression. This stunning Wilmington, North Carolina, home is brimming with personality and charm that begins at the curb and reaches around the entire coastal property. Here we take a…
This home in the Battery Heights neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina, defines cottage-cute. In each issue of NEST Magazine, our acclaimed print publication now in its 17th issue, we bring you cutting edge insights into design and home trends, including our recurring Curb Appeal column. In our most recent issue, we took an intimate look…
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it count! This Waynesboro, VA, charmer makes the perfect first impression. It’s warm, welcoming, balanced, and oozing with character. Copy the look of this classic Cape Cod to enhance your curb appeal! COLOR PALETTE White and black is a classic color combination that’s hard to…
A former storefront gets a refresh You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it count! A former storefront in the Brooklyn Arts District of Wilmington, North Carolina, is reminiscent of the creole cottages found in the French Quarter of New Orleans. It’s now bursting with personality thanks to the use of bold…
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it count! Copy the look of this American colonial classic in Earlysville, Virginia, to enhance your curb appeal! COLOR PALETTE Bright blue shutters and a cheerful yellow door help this stately home feel welcoming and inviting. The crisp white feels elegant and classic against…
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it count! Copy the look of this beautiful southern traditional home in Louisville, Kentucky to enhance your curb appeal! DESIGNER Courtney Wafzig COMPANY Zig&Co INSTAGRAM @zigandcompany WEBSITE zigandcompany.com Artist and designer Courtney Wafzig gave us details about the exterior, and even offered us a glimpse inside her…
Copy the look of this adorable Victorian-inspired home in Jackson, Tennessee, to enhance your curb appeal! COLOR PALETTE The serene cream and olive colors of the house are enhanced with pops of black, jade green, firecracker red, and periwinkle on the columns and front door detailing. House: Polar Bear (75) Behr, behr.com; Trim: Bonsai Trunk…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Aaron H. Bible Who doesn’t love a good mid-century modern home? The dramatic roof pitch, clean lines, and classic materials are timeless. This mid-mod gem in Davidson, NC, stopped us in our tracks. When interior designer and curator for MixModernHome, Catherine Boardman, purchased this 1964 mid-century modern home it was love at first sight. Boardman knew she wanted…
Remember the Curb Appeal: Colorful Craftsman article we shared with you last week?! Wait until you see what it inspired… This beautiful home in Wilmington, NC, was originally shared in the Fall/Winter 2018 issue of NEST Magazine. This charming craftsman-style home was listed by Nest Realty Wilmington Broker, Molly Tilyou, and we knew it would…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Kristen Elizabeth Photography If you are looking for an eye-catching way to enhance your curb appeal, take a few pointers from this colorful craftsman! We love seeing a bold risk pay off beautifully, especially when it comes to color. While these pieces are striking on their own accord, pure magic happens when they…
You only get one chance at a first impression, so make it a great one! Is your home ready for a refresh? This stylish home in Asheville, North Carolina, built by Greencraft feels fresh and contemporary. Copy this look to enhance your curb appeal! HOUSE NUMBERS The simplest way to modernize your exterior is swapping out your house…
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…
Your home will probably be one of the biggest financial investments you will make. So, how do you easily maintain your home to earn more on it in the long run, maximizing your equity? 1. Regular maintenance is going to be key. Fixing things as they come up instead of waiting for your list to…
We asked the agents of Nest Realty to share their thoughts when it comes to styling and designing their homes. How does your style stack up against our flock? What’s the most important thing about style and design to you and your family? PRIORITIES, PRIORITIES When it comes to designing their own homes, perhaps it…
Flowers are beginning to bloom, birds are chirping…and we’re ready to help you take flight. Here are some strategic staging tips to help you get your home ready for the spring real estate selling season. Clean up time It’s everyone’s favorite time of year—spring cleaning time! Start the season (and your home selling) off on…
Preparing your home for a sale any time of year is perhaps the most important organizational task you can tackle. But fear not, we’ve created this checklist to keep the process simple and straightforward. Remember, when selling your home, you’re trying to appeal to the highest number of buyers. By minimizing your decor and neutralizing…
How much should I invest in my landscaping? You’ve heard by now that even simple acts like sprinkling wood chips neatly around your existing outdoor landscaping can add instant value and curb appeal to your home, especially when you are in the process of listing and selling your home. But what if you’re planning on…
There are a myriad of action items you can accomplish to add value to your home before your listing goes live. These are generally important items that should be done even before photographs for the listing are taken. Below we’ve outlined some of the most common ways to maximize the impact of your upcoming listing.…
First impressions matter a lot. Potential buyers will notice things which you’ve become accustomed to seeing and may not notice the way they will. These little details can make the difference between selling quickly and selling for more money. Follow these simple steps to make your home shine and be sure your place sparkles at first…
Much like buying a home, selling a home is a team effort. As soon as you begin working with your listing agent, they can start building the perfect team to prepare your home for a good sale. One of the key benefits of working with a listing agent is their ability to wrangle people who…
How to make your home stand out from the crowd While the real estate market may be hot right now, it’s still important to make the best impression when preparing your home for showings. Every home seller is competing with other listings, new construction, and the expectations of people who watch a lot of real estate…
GROW YOUR GARDEN RIGHT New to gardening? Just bought a new home with a blank outside slate? Freshening up your curb appeal to sell? Whether you’re faced with a sprawling plot of land or a handful of window boxes, the hobby of gardening can be extremely rewarding! Read on for gardening tips to launch you…
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.…
Staging Pays Off for Sellers by Wendy Tanson When selling, detail your home like you detail your car. That’s the concept behind home staging, a method of preparing homes for sale to create the greatest buyer interest. When you stage a home, a variety of strategies are employed to show your home in its best…
Warm Weather Tips for Sellers and Buyers The spring market is a notoriously busy time for real estate. With many homes going on the market all at once, sellers and buyers alike need to be smart to achieve their goals. Here are some tips for sellers and buyers prepping for the spring market. Sellers: It’s…
Tips to Prepare your Home for Sale Written by Skylar Ross for Nest Realty Greater Louisville Listing your home can be an overwhelming time. It can seem like your to-do list is never-ending. However, there are numerous things you can do to make sure that you’re completely ready to sell. If you’re like most people…
Here at Nest Realty, we love the businesses that help turn a house into a home. In this series, we chat with the builders, architects, designers, and other artisans behind these local businesses. In this installment of Artisan’s Corner, we sit down with Jonathan Blanchard of Blanchard Building and Properties, Inc., a local company dedicated…
The agents and Brokers of Nest Realty possess decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge. In this installment of our Ask A Nester series, we ask the Brokers of Nest Realty to their gardening preferences… KEEP IT CLASSY 58% of Nesters love the look of a classic four-board fence, while 38% would choose a…