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.

Land Leases – What NYC Buyers Should Know

Ground leases are relatively common in New York City commercial real estate leases. Some of New York’s most unique properties, like the Chrysler Building, carry one. While searching for an apartment, buyers sometimes find a listing too good to be… Read More

What did I get myself into? They accepted my offer!

What is an acceptable offer on a property? How do you accept an offer on a home? What happens after your offer is accepted on a home? They accepted my offer to work as a co-op in NYC. Relying on… Read More

What is a Condo Questionnaire in NYC?

When you buy a condo in NYC, the lender will typically use a condo questionnaire before giving you the loan. But don’t worry; this isn’t something you must fill out as the borrower. Instead, the condo questionnaire goes to the… Read More

How to Deliver an Offer To The Seller in NYC? (2025)

When trying to buy a home, you must assemble a comprehensive package that serves as a purchase offer. It’s a hefty bit of paperwork, but in most cases, buyers don’t deliver the package to the seller. Or rather, you don’t… Read More

Rent-to-Own in NYC in 2025

Read our guide if you’ve ever considered buying or selling a home using a rent-to-own agreement or programs in NYC. Rent-to-own homes and apartments remain relatively rare in NYC due to co-ops and banks’ strict financial requirements around debt-to-income ratios… Read More

Broker Commission Rebates in Westchester County, NY

New practices are coming to the world of real estate throughout the United States. There are guarantor companies, special “free rent” months in luxury communities, and broker commission rebates are starting to take center stage. This is particularly true in… Read More