“How’s the market?” 2017 seems to have come and gone in a flash as we’re nearly three weeks into 2018 already. The start of a new year means we’re taking a look back at how our local real estate market performed last year. Clients often ask us, “How’s the market?” Our annual report helps us…
“How’s the market?” 2017 seems to have come and gone in a flash, and 2018 is quickly upon us. While everyone is busy making resolutions this time of year, at Nest, we’re busy answering one question, “How’s the market?” This is a question often posed to us as real estate Brokers, and we understand the…
We are excited to release The Triangle 2017 Mid-Year Nest Report. At Nest, we pride ourselves on being experts in our local marketplace. That means we understand the importance of analyzing market data to develop a comprehensive understanding of current and future trends. Our goal is to equip our clients to make confident, informed real…
Summer is upon us—it’s hot, it’s humid, and it took you way too long to dig through the clutter to find your sleeping bags for the kids’ camping trip in the back corner of your garage. It’s time for some garage organization! Boxes and bins, home equipment and tools, sports gear, and more are stacked…
By: Keith Davis It’s not often that we send out Public Service Announcement type stories. There just isn’t all that much scamming that takes place in real estate sales. Sure, there are the Craigslist frauds that try to rent homes they don’t own. But, rarely do we see a pure, unadulterated scam that anyone, even…
By Nancy Massey Winter is my least favorite time of year. The days are too short, too gray, too windy, and too sloppy. As a Realtor, I worry about power outages and plowing driveways, and I’ve learned that snow boots and newly laid carpet do not go together. I’d trade January and February for just…
New River Valley real estate market shows a healthy 2016 Summer is almost over, but with the end of summer goes the New River Valley Mid-Year 2016 Nest Market Report. The Nest Report is our quarterly look at the real estate market for the previous quarter—the highs, the lows, the good and the bad. No…
SALES SURGE AS INVENTORY DIPS IN THE FIRST QUARTER We’ve just released the First Quarter 2016 Nest Market Report for the New River Valley. Across our market, buyer demand remained strong as total sales increased significantly in most segments of the market. Inventory levels also declined in most segments of the market, which will likely…
With the spring season fully upon us, what better time to get some inspiration and tips to complete the design and decorating projects of your dreams? Today’s blog post comes from guest blogger Laura Winn Smith of the Design Center. Learn all about the exciting events going on now at the 2014 Charlottesville Design House.…
I spend a lot of time at the city and county offices, for all sorts of reasons for both buyers and sellers. It’s part of the process as a residential agent. If you’re a seller, you should be getting permits for any work you do that requires permitting. Most municipalities have permitting requirements online, easily…