Nestology Podcast

Trees are one of the most valuable features of a property but only if they're healthy and properly cared for. In this episode, we're joined by Mark Buri, Certified Arborist with Bartlett Tree Experts, to answer the questions every homeowner should know about caring for their trees.

We discuss everything from how different tree species should be maintained to the biggest mistakes homeowners make. We also learn why there's a big diffe...

Ever dreamed about building a home that's completely, 100% yours? This week we're sitting down with our friends Erin and Derek Kvistad of Story Builders, a custom home building company. Today they are answering all our questions!

We're covering all the big questions people have when they start thinking about going the custom build route: What does "true custom" actually mean? How long does it really take? What does it cost? ...

Property surveys are one of the most important and most overlooked parts of a real estate transaction. In this episode, we break down what a property survey actually is, what it shows, and why it matters for buyers, sellers, and homeowners alike.

We cover:

• What information a survey includes
• Property lines, easements, and encroachments
• Why fences don’t always mark the true boundary
• When an old survey can be reused
• What a T-47 af...

VA loans are one of the most powerful mortgage options available, yet they’re often misunderstood. Today, we break down how VA loans work, who qualifies, and why they can be such an incredible benefit for veterans and active-duty military families.

We cover:

• The biggest advantages of VA loans
• Common myths and misconceptions
• Down payments, interest rates, and funding fees
• VA appraisals and inspections
• What sellers and buyers sho...

In this Q&A episode, we’re answering some of the biggest questions our listeners and our buyers and sellers are asking right now about the housing market.

We cover:

• What’s happening with the market and interest rates
• Whether it’s currently a good time to buy or sell
• What buyers are really looking for in today’s market
• A real-world example of how a rate buy down works
• The biggest mistakes sellers make when ...

In this episode, we’re joined by Renae Duhaime, Appliance Care & Maintenance Specialist, and she was an absolute blast to talk to! Renee shares practical, easy-to-follow advice on how to properly care for your appliances which is something most homeowners don’t realize they’re missing until something breaks.

From simple maintenance tips to common mistakes that can shorten the life of your appliances, this conve...

After our first episode on Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), AKA reverse mortgages, we received a lot of great questions from listeners and clients — so we’re back to answer your questions!

In this follow-up episode, we’re answering the most common questions and clearing up confusion around how reverse mortgages actually work.

Reverse mortgages can be a helpful tool in the right situation, but they’re ...

If you’ve been curious about investing in real estate but worried about qualifying for another mortgage, DSCR loans might be worth understanding. In this episode, we break down what DSCR loans are, how they work, and why they’ve become a popular financing option for real estate investors.

Unlike traditional mortgages that rely heavily on personal income, DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans focus on the income the pr...

Credit scores can feel mysterious, confusing, and sometimes frustrating, especially when you’re preparing to buy a home. In this episode, we break down how credit scores actually work and why they play such an important role in the mortgage process.

We talk about what factors impact your credit score, common misconceptions about credit, and practical steps you can take to improve your score if you’re planning to buy a ho...

This week we are having some fun. We love HGTV. It’s inspiring, entertaining, and sometimes dangerously convincing. But as much as we enjoy the “TV magic,” real life buying, selling, and renovating doesn’t always happen in 30-minute segments with a perfectly wrapped bow at the end.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest things HGTV gets wrong and why it actually matters for homeowners. From un...

In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Murray, a certified life and business coach and owner of Unleash You Coaching. We have conversation about fear, mindset, and the root causes that often keep us stuck — in business, home life, and personal growth.

We talk about how fear shows up in different ways, why simply knowing what to do isn’t the hard part, and how uncovering the why beneath our fears is often the key to...

You asked, we answered! Here is another Q&A episode, we’re answering some of the questions we have received.

The week we are going to break down:

• How buying or selling a home between family members works
• What earnest money is and why it matters
• What an escrow shortage is and why your payment might suddenly change
• How to properly price a home in today’s market

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just trying ...

Interior design trends are always a fun conversation and 2026 is giving us so much to talk about. While we’ll always be advocates of doing what you love in your home (and not chasing every trend), this year’s design direction has us genuinely excited.

In this episode, we break down the interior design trends for 2026 that are moving us away from sterile, bland spaces and back toward homes that feel cozy, lived-in, and fu...

In this episode, we’re talking about goal setting...but not the hustle-at-all-costs kind. We share how we use Darren Hardy’s Best Year Ever framework to reflect on the previous year and set goals that are intentional, balanced, and aligned with real life...not just work or money.

We open up about how challenging the last few years have been mentally and emotionally, and why that has changed how we think about success. Fr...

Surprise — Jessica has been gone for weeks! But thanks to pre-recorded episodes, you never would’ve known. Now that she’s back from her massive road trip sabbatical, we’re finally catching up on everything… including how to podcast again. 😆

Between solar flares, bizarre tech glitches, lost audio, and several “wait… what were we saying?” moments, this episode got a little chaotic. We...

Selling your home during the holidays doesn’t have to be stressful—or mean skipping the decorations you love. In this episode, we share our favorite tips for selling your home during the holiday season, from smart showing strategies to festive (but tasteful) staging ideas.

We talk about how to strike the right balance between warm and welcoming décor and keeping your space show-ready, why holiday buyers are some of the m...

If it’s not on the calendar, it doesn’t get done—at least that’s how it works for us! That’s why we created this episode: to go back to the basics of home maintenance and remind you of the simple, preventative tasks that save homeowners thousands in repairs and stress.

We’ve had a lot of amazing experts on Nestology, but sometimes it’s good to pause and revisit the essentials. From HVAC filt...

With interest rates starting to fall (yay!), many homeowners are asking the big question: Is now the right time to refinance? In this episode, we’re tackling all the most common questions about refinancing so you can make an informed decision.

We cover:

• What refinancing actually means and how the process works
• When refinancing makes sense (and when it doesn’t)
• How to calculate potential savings on payments and interest
• T...