The Nest

NestApple's Real Estate Blog

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 Benoliel

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.

REBNY COVID-19 Health Questionnaire Screening Form

The REBNY COVID-19 Health Questionnaire Screening Form was a move from the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) to help promote the safety of all participants during a showing. The New York City real estate market, remained limited to… Read More

Living close to these Top NYC public elementary schools

If you want to start and raise a family in New York City, the quality of education is probably at the forefront of your mind. So, what is the NYC public school system like? To begin with, New York City’s… Read More

NYS Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure Form

On June 20th, 2020, the New Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure rules were enacted in New York. This regulation requires both brokers to show the NYS Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure Form to prospective purchasers, tenants, sellers, or landlords upon… Read More

Does New York City have a Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Quick answer: No — New York City doesn’t have a single unified MLS the way almost every other US market does, mostly because there’s never been one local board of realtors covering the whole city. Instead, Manhattan runs on REBNY’s… Read More

What do Real Estate Agents Make in NYC in 2023?

Some Make a lot, But It’s Not Money Alone That Drives Them. So, what do real estate agents make in NYC? Every fan of the Bravo Channel’s hit cable T.V. series Million Dollar Listing New York knows it. Being a… Read More

Five Steps to Getting Your First Investment Property in 2023

Buying your first real estate investment property is a significant commitment. You must know a few key things: what to look for,  much you can charge for rent, and how much you can spend on expenses. With the proper tools… Read More

File a complaint vs your real estate agent in New York

Filing a complaint against a broker is an aggressive move. Home buyers and sellers must use it as a last resort or if the agent threatens litigation. There are many ways you can file a complaint vs. your real estate… Read More

Raise Your Property Value: easy fixes to increase profits

Like any homeowner, you always look for ways to raise your Property Value in NYC. When you purchase your home, it can decrease in value or increase depending on market conditions. What you do to your home will ultimately affect… Read More

Tips for Keeping Your House Cool During Summer

Summertime is already here.  While it brings us many exciting opportunities for adventure, it does bring in one discomfort- the extreme summer heat. We’re not looking forward to facing that when we’re just sulking around the house either. Now, your… Read More

Garden Planting: What Are The Benefits? (2023)

There are many benefits to garden planting in NYC. A garden right in front of our home, with beautiful flowers blooming, is a sight we all want to enjoy. This is why we check for enough space to plant a… Read More

2019 NYC Rent Law: what has changed?

In 2019, the NYC Rent Law underwent significant modifications. We drafted a synthesis of the 145-page bill that passed. Several new laws took effect in New York City following the passage of the “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of… Read More

Buying and selling with a tenant in place (2019)

Buying or selling a property in New York City with an existing tenant is often more challenging than dealing with a vacant unit. It applies primarily to co-op and single-family homes and does not cater to investors. However, buying a… Read More

Top 5 reasons to hire a real estate photographer (2019)

Photography is an art and can be used as a powerful tool when the time comes to advertise your property. We will list our top 5 reasons for hiring a real estate photographer in NYC. Today, the real estate market… Read More

Do-it-Yourself Real Estate Due Diligence in NYC (2018)

When buying property, it can feel like a lot is happening all at once. The attorneys finalize the deal, draft and negotiate the contract quickly. Then, the building’s board and management provide various “due diligence” materials. A wealth of publicly available information can… Read More

Compass is a Ponzi Scheme – NestApple (2017)

Don’t bother ordering halibut next time you go out for sushi in New York or Los Angeles. It’s unlikely halibut at all. Did you know that when you eat out at restaurants, the fish served is not what you ordered… Read More