The PCOA, or Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement, is common but often misunderstood A PCOA is when a seller will stay in the property past the closing date or settlement date. PCOAs, also known as Post-Closing Possession Agreements, Post-Occupancy Agreements (POA), or “rent backs,” can vary widely in price and structure. On one level, it’s an integral…
Architecture can be beautiful, moving, inspiring…and occasionally very odd. Sometimes, you need a little craziness to spice up your city! Take a journey with us to explore architectural oddities in some of our Nest locations: National Museum of the Marine Corps Located just half an hour from Nest Realty Fredericksburg, the National Museum of the…
Congratulations, you’ve officially landed your new nest! Now that the hard work of moving in is behind you, here’s how to celebrate with the fun and stress-free housewarming party that suits you best. Remember to be mindful of COVID-19 restrictions in your area. Consider providing your guests with colorful party face masks or move the…
Making Your Home Work at Every Stage of Life by Wendy Tanson Most folks would like the option to remain in their homes as they age. In fact, the AARP notes that more than 85% of their members want homes that will grow old with them. The Universal Design movement, also called “Aging in Place,”…
Home buying is a process. Television shows make it look easy and quick, but in real life, buying a home can—and often should—take much, much longer than you may think. Here are four essential questions to consider as you think about buying a home: Why do I want to buy a home? Only you can…
by Bob Headrick Thanks to the connections and tools I have as a Nester, my properties are always making headlines. Check out some of the articles that have featured my listings over the last few years: Stone’s Throw A Rare Midcentury Modern Home Lists For Under $1.5M in Virginia (click here for the YouTube tour!) Brick and…
Dear Friends of Nest: In August 2008, we started Nest Realty in Jonathan’s unfinished basement (with a sticky note “sign” on the basement door to make sure we were in compliance with state regulations). Our focus back then was pretty simple—we wanted to build a brokerage brand that provided our agents and clients with the…
by Tom Seabrook Welcome to Nest’s Historic Highlights. In this series, we delve into tidbits of history, architecture, and lore that hide in plain sight in the Charlottesville area. The estates of the two early presidents who called Albemarle County home are very well known. James Monroe’s Highland has been the scene of exciting archaeological…
Getting started on a painting project? Feeling uninspired? Nest is here to help! Learn design strategies to optimize the impact of paint color in your home. Color Me Confused Sometimes design lingo can be intimidating. Words you thought you knew take on new significance in the field of design. Here is a simple glossary to…
by Deborah Rutter If you are in a position to purchase, you are likely thinking about the house looking process in a very different way these days. There are so many ways to see properties without actually BEING there—here’s an overview of the options and where they fit into your buying process! Still Pictures Ten years…