By Liz McKinley The first flip my brother, Max McKinley, and I completed was this adorable little brick ranch on Bountiful Lane in Castle Hayne, NC. We dubbed it the “Bountiful Ranch,” and the name held up to expectations—the project was bountiful in excitement, bountiful in family time, bountiful in support, bountiful in profit, and bountiful…
TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Susan Kalergis In our “Meet the Makers” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. In our technology driven world, it’s nice to meet people who are still physically making tactile things by hand…these makers enrich our communities and color the landscape…
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…
A 1950s home in Richmond, VA, gets a thoughtful renovation. TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Mick Anders + INTERIOR DESIGN Breese Romano When Breese Romano was a little girl she used to go to her grandmother’s house and pour through issues of her Veranda magazines, ripping out pages to create her own dream home. Now, as the…
By Derek Linder As a local real estate Broker who sees a variety of properties and personalities, I try to showcase local businesses in the Wilmington, NC, community. Despite lacking actual musical talent, I have always been interested in music as I consider collecting records a hobby of mine. More importantly, I appreciate design. Whether it…
We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful and lush region! From rolling hills to sandy beaches, we have boundless opportunities to get outdoors. Even right in our own backyards, we have access to gorgeous gardens that are abundant with native species and exotic plants and flowers. This summer, be sure to plan a…
On the maps since 1949, Walker Park is an eight-acre park that sits on a plateau nestled between I-20 and Memorial Dr Highway. The first part of the 1900’s have seen many transformation of the park and the area. See how the area developed through the years. Within the Edgewood community – now bolstering a growing, varied…
In our “Meet the Maker” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. In our technology driven world, it’s nice to meet people who are still physically making tactile things by hand. These makers enrich our communities and color the landscape of our towns. For this installment, we visit…
By Haley Bancroft Though Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown give Wilmington a signature coastal charm, sometimes we all need to get away. Luckily, North Carolina offers endless vacation destinations. With our home nestled in the south end of the state, driving west to the mountains will feel like both another world and a home away from…
Discovering groovy, vintage, classic, and historical institutions. Text by Jasmine Bible + Photography by Susan Kalergis We set out to find intriguing stories of the past and present—establishments who honor the past while writing their own history. In our search, we found new businesses in old buildings, and old-school businesses in new buildings. Join us…
Spring has finally sprung! Along with the flowers, festivals are beginning to pop up in our region. Take a gander at some of the seasonal fun that Fredericksburg has to offer: Fredericksburg Wine Festival Saturday, April 9th, 2016, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, April 10th, 2016, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Head on…
Spring has finally sprung! Along with the flowers, festivals are beginning to pop up across our region. Take a gander at some of the seasonal fun that Charlottesville has to offer: Tom Tom Founders Festival April 11th – 17th, 2016 Location: Downtown Charlottesville, VA Designed to connect bands, startups, and visionaries, the Tom Tom Founders Festival is a…
Winter Wonderland – Family Adventures Cozy sweaters, crackling fires, and hot apple cider are just some of the things we cherish in the cooler months. As each of our towns become its own winter wonderland, we can’t wait to enjoy some of our favorite holiday traditions. We’ve assembled our cherished cold-weather activities that are sure to…
Day and night, there are hundreds of things to do intown. Whether you’ve got an hour or a multi-day, seize the chance to play #IntownTourist this month with some of the following options. New Exhibits Intown Searching for the Queen of Sheba | Fernbank Museum Discover the myth and mystery behind one of history’s most elusive female figures…
by w. keith davis As Nest Realty gets closer to being able to disclose our new Nest in Charlottesville, we have spent many hours focusing on what real estate offices are all about. We have walked through our new space and stared at some features and wondered how it will work, and how are clients…