Featuring real estate articles and information to help real estate buyers and sellers. The Nest features writings from Georges Benoliel and other real estate professionals. Georges is the Co-Founder of NestApple and has been working as an active real estate investor for over a decade.
Georges has been working in Wall Street for the last 16 years trading derivatives with hedge funds. He has been an active real estate investor for over a decade. Georges graduated from HEC Business School in Paris and holds a master in Finance from ESADE Barcelona.
Are you looking to rent a new apartment and have concerns about your monthly rent? If you need a short break from paying rent, you may benefit from a lease period that does not require you to pay every month.… Read More
Quick answer: In New York, a landlord has exactly 14 days after you move out to either return your security deposit in full or send an itemized list of deductions — not a vague “reasonable time,” a hard deadline. Miss… Read More
We determine if you can afford a home in NYC by deciding where you want to buy. Then, you figure out what mortgage you’ll qualify for. Here’s what you’ll need to know about the NYC real estate market. This works… Read More
Experiencing an eviction can be a significant challenge. In several states, an eviction can stay on your record for up to seven years, seriously affecting your credit score and making it difficult to find suitable housing. You can continue reading… Read More
California is the most populous state in the country by a wide margin — and after two straight years of decline during the pandemic, its population is growing again. The state added roughly 108,000 residents in 2024 alone, reaching about… Read More
Looking for the best neighborhoods to live in Brooklyn? Here are five of the best areas in Brooklyn, spanning the most walkable, the safest, and the coolest corners of the borough. Brooklyn has become one of NYC’s hottest housing markets,… Read More
If you plan on buying a home in New York, there’s a good chance you’ll be paying a mansion tax, as this tax applies to all homes selling for over $1 million in the state. In 2019, authorities introduced a… Read More
Do you need a limited liability company (LLC) for a rental property in New York City? This blog will analyze the benefits of establishing an LLC in NYC real estate. We will go over the common issues about this ownership… Read More
Everyone knows how expensive living in New York City and New York State is. It’s one of the most expensive cities in America and the world. So, anyone living there must take advantage of every tax break or exemption. One… Read More
Florida keeps growing, and not exactly quietly — it’s now the country’s third-most populous state and one of the fastest-growing, too. Beaches, no state income tax, and weather that keeps you on your toes during hurricane season: it’s not hard… Read More
New York City doesn’t do subtle, and neither do the people who buy real estate here. Fashion capital, film backlot, tabloid factory — of course, half of Hollywood eventually ends up owning a piece of it. Below are the celebrities… Read More
When you have a place like New York City, everything has a protocol, a fee, or even a particular process or concept. Even something along the lines of air or “space above” can have a specific way of being parsed.… Read More
Identifying the “most libertarian” states in the US relies on various factors, such as economic freedom, personal freedom, regulatory policies, and the extent of government intervention. Various sources rank states according to these criteria. Let’s examine some of the states… Read More
New Jersey may be known as the Garden State but is also quite densely populated. While some cities in the state are notably safe, the most dangerous areas can be frightening. Continue reading to learn about the most perilous towns… Read More
Many NYC sellers focus on the sale price and only later realize how much transfer taxes affect what they actually take home. Transfer taxes alone can run into the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the… Read More
