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.
Nicole Fishman Benoliel co-founded NestApple in 2017. She's a lawyer admitted to the New York bar - her law degree is from La Escuela Libre de Derecho in Costa Rica, with further study at IE Business School in Madrid and an LLM from Fordham in New York. She does not act in a legal capacity at NestApple; every client is referred to an attorney who handles real estate deals full time.
The average household’s leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted yearly. In contrast, 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more each day, according to the EPA. Simple leaky faucets are a common plumbing… Read More
The 40-60 word answer: Seller financing (also called owner financing) is when a property owner acts as the lender for the buyer instead of a bank, collecting a down payment and monthly payments directly under a promissory note. It’s most… Read More
Subleasing an apartment can be a bit intimidating. Many landlords in NYC create obstacles for subletting, but you usually have the right to do so. In this guide, we will examine the legal aspects of subletting and provide a step-by-step… Read More
New York City is one of the few cities in the U.S. that layers its own personal income tax on top of both federal and New York State taxes. If you live or earn income in NYC, you owe all… Read More
Writing a great real estate listing for your property is key to selling your home successfully. But how do you write it in the most top-notch and attractive way? In this post, you will find the most effective prompts for… Read More
Real estate investors seeking to increase their earning potential and take on more complex projects often consider multifamily investing. This strategy can be highly profitable and offer significant growth opportunities, but it can also be complex and costly. Below, we… Read More
Buying into a mixed-use building in NYC means one extra round of due diligence. Confirm the certificate of occupancy actually allows residential use, review how common charges are split with the commercial space, and check with a lender early, because… Read More
The grasses that thrive in sandy soil include tall fescue, zoysia, Bermuda grass, Bahia grass, and centipede grass. If you’re aiming to grow a healthy lawn in sandy soil conditions, here’s what you need to know. While trees and various… Read More
The ten Connecticut towns near NYC worth comparing are Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Fairfield, Stratford, Milford and Wilton. Monthly rail passes start at $314.25. Your best fit depends on the line, the station, the setting and whether… Read More
The disadvantages of purchasing an HDFC co-op include financing challenges, high flip taxes, restrictions on subletting, real estate governance issues within the building, and the risk of regulatory changes that could negatively impact HDFC values. Let’s discuss buying an HDFC… Read More
Once known for its diverse and eclectic neighborhoods, Brooklyn has recently become a hub of affluence, with a thriving real estate market and a growing presence of luxury living. Therefore, this article will explore the fifteen wealthiest neighborhoods in Brooklyn,… Read More
No-fee apartments in New York City used to be a small slice of the market. Since June 11, 2025, they are the default: the FARE Act bars a landlord’s broker from charging a tenant, so most NYC rentals now carry… Read More
Buying a townhouse means buying a whole building, and the thing that matters most is how many legal dwelling units it holds. That number sets your tax class, your sidewalk liability and which inspections you owe. The lines fall at… Read More
The broker fee law in New York City is the FARE Act, Local Law 119 of 2024. Since June 11, 2025, a landlord’s broker can’t charge a tenant a fee for renting an apartment. The fee falls on whoever hired… Read More
Westchester closing costs depend on price, loan, property type and municipality. The county’s statutory mortgage recording tax is 1.30%, while Yonkers is 1.80%; the lender generally pays a 0.25% residential component. Sellers usually pay New York’s 0.4% basic transfer tax,… Read More
