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.

Impact of 2024 NAR Settlement on NYC Real Estate Commissions

The recent NAR settlement impact does not prevent NYC sellers from paying a commission to buyer agents, which means immediate, widespread changes to the brokerage commission structure in NYC are unlikely. Since the implementation of the NAR settlement on 8/17/24, operations… Read More

What is a NY Disclosure Form?

In the real estate market, we talk about the real estate NY Disclosure Form, also known as the New York State Disclosure Form for Buyer and Seller. This document is an agency disclosure form that brokers and agents must give… Read More

How to pass a coop board interview in NYC?

Let’s face it: coop board interviews in New York remain stressful and intrusive. However, they exist for a reason. They live so that the current building residents can decide collectively if applicants buy or rent an apartment in their building.… Read More

4 Tips for Hunting for a New Home in New York City

Living in NYC is a dream for many, but making it a reality is a nightmare if you’re not prepared for what’s in store. Here are some tips on finding your ideal home in the Big Apple to smooth over… Read More

Can You Afford to buy a home in NYC in 2025?

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

Getting a mortgage pre-approval letter in NYC

Once they have decided to begin buying a home, one of the first things a serious buyer must do is “become preapproved.” How do you get preapproved for a mortgage? Is there a way to get a mortgage pre-approval online?… Read More