Books penned by authors local to our Nest locations. From famous authors of yesteryear to up and coming modern writers, there is a bountiful array of authors who are local to our various Nest Realty locations. Can you guess where each of these authors hailed from or is currently residing? Here’s to helping you build…
The art and architecture of a contemporary arrangement. Fresh flowers are more than just lovely. They bring life, energy, and joy into a room. The sweet aroma, the gentle arch of a stem, the delicate movement of a petal, or the sway of greenery each echo the beauty of nature. Beyond the flora chosen, the…
I am consistently asked, “What would my home sell for?” Well, that question is extremely broad and depends on multiple factors. When you visit websites like Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, you will see a they have an automated value system that compares the prices of all the homes sold within a certain radius to your home,…
This Greenville, SC, designer brings her signature style to a coastal retreat. When Greenville-based, interior designer Michele Johnson of Michele Johnson Interior Design was approached by her clients to completely overhaul a beach home in the Isle of Palms, she jumped at the chance. Getting to design, source, and style every element from the flooring…
A note on why getting pre-approved is so important In a time not so long ago, there was flexibility in home searches. You could tour homes, think on whether you could see your family there, get pre-approved, and go under contract after a week and not have to worry about someone coming in and scooping…
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…
From West Virginia, down I-81 to Rockbridge County, VA, you have the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. With National Parks, rivers, caverns, overlooks, and mountain views, the Shenandoah Valley is hard to beat. However, I may be slightly biased because I love it here! I wanted to share my top spots to check out some of the…
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…
How to Win at Getting Ready for a Home Inspection By Deborah Rutter There’s a lot of discussion these days about staging a home for sale: get rid of your pictures; put out flowers and cookies; clean everything! It’s excellent advice because we know buyers can be subtly influenced by a welcoming environment. Who isn’t?…
Buying a home is no easy task. Whether it is your first home, or your sixth home, having someone there to guide you through all of the steps is really important. And hiring the right agent truly matters. For example, I have worked with multiple people who had bought and sold homes previously, but had…
