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.

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How to Deliver an Offer To The Seller in NYC?

When trying to buy a home, you must put together a massive packet that acts 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… Read More
July 24, 2022
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What Are Closing Costs, And Why Do You Have To Pay Them?

When you’re trying to buy a home, the actual price of the house is only one of many things you’ll have to pay. You already might know about fees related to inspections and expenses that your real estate agent may… Read More
July 20, 2022
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How Much House Can I Afford on 100K Salary?

A $100K salary allows for a $350K to $500K house, following the 28% rule. Monthly home expenses would be around $2,300 with a down payment of 5% to 20%. The affordability of the house will vary based on financial factors… Read More
July 16, 2022
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2022 NestApple Guide to NYC Buyer Closing Costs

When you thought buying an apartment in NYC couldn’t get any more complicated or costly, you start to think about closing costs. The sheer number and size of a buyer’s closing fees in NYC can be overwhelming and, at worst,… Read More
July 13, 2022
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What Is Co-Broking And How Do Agents Co-Broke in 2023?

In a typical home sale, you hire a real estate agent from a brokerage, and the deal gets pushed through. Each party in the real estate transaction will have the right to their agent. When all this goes down, you will… Read More
July 10, 2022
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Buy A Home With Low Down Payment in 2023

Buying a home may seem impossible for many because some can’t afford the down payment. That’s why most people start saving money first to ensure they can afford a down on a property. While this may be a good idea,… Read More
June 10, 2022
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