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.

Title Insurance NYC – Guide for Buyers in 2023

Ordering a title search and purchasing title insurance is integral to buying a condo, co-op, or townhouse in New York City. These can protect you from potential problems you may be responsible for if left unresolved. Read on to learn why getting title… Read More

Best Tips for First-Time Buyer in NYC (2021)

It’s time to take the plunge and begin purchasing your first home. You no longer have to listen to your parents’ nagging or feel envious of your friends who have already bought their places. After diligently saving for the last… Read More

Buying A Historic Home in New York Real Estate

There’s no way to look around it: New York is a state that is filled to the brim with history. This includes famous landmarks in New York City, globally famed restaurants, and homes added to the National Register of Historic… Read More

When Is Buying A Home A Bad Investment? – 2023

We all hear the “real estate is a perfect investment” spiel. To a point, it’s true. Real estate generally increases in price, and the truth is that it can help you build equity and avoid paying higher amounts in rent.… Read More

Avoid these mistakes when you buy a new house

Congratulations on your thoughts on the new home! We can only imagine the economic and psychological hardships that are involved in the process of buying your new home. Saving money is one of the challenges for people of all ages,… Read More

How Much Do You Need To Buy An Apartment In Brooklyn 2025?

Brooklyn real estate couldn’t be hotter if it tried. How much is it to buy an apartment in Brooklyn? This area is famously trendy and great for families that want to enjoy life’s finer things. Renting an apartment is a… Read More

Helpful real estate due diligence links in New York

When you are buying or selling property, it can feel like a lot is happening all at once. For example, the deal is finalized briefly after signing the purchase contract. Then, the contract is drafted and negotiated. Therefore, the building’s… Read More

Tips On Recession Home Buying in 2023

Buying a home during a recession can be tricky. Suppose you’ve decided to buy your first home or investment property. Congratulations. You’re about to write a new chapter for your financial future. But, as the U.S. continues to hold fast in… Read More

Buy an Apartment in a Smaller Boutique Building in NYC

There’s something so glamorous about buying an apartment in one of the more prominent buildings in New York City. Bigger buildings have more people, fewer group costs, and many more high-rises. Though most people like to think big, sometimes, it… Read More

How to Reduce Your DTI Ratio When Buying a NYC Co-op

New York City has an incredible array of living situations. One of the most popular is Co-ops. Co-ops are in vogue among the ultra-rich in the Big Apple, so some became status symbols. Unsurprisingly, co-ops are remarkably choosy in who… Read More

Average Down Payment for an Apartment in NYC

Buying an apartment in New York City is a slice of the American dream. It means getting the apartment life you want in one of the greatest cities in the world, whether looking in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens. Saying that… Read More

Should You Add a COVID-19 Clause to a Real Estate Contract?

When the world saw COVID-19 first take hold in China, no one ever expected life to change drastically. 2020 marked one of the most uniquely terrible years in world history. The pandemic shut down the majority of businesses. Also, it… Read More

2022 Guide Reverse Mortgage in New York City

A reverse mortgage may be just right for you if you need money to live comfortably after retirement or are approaching retirement. How does a reverse mortgage work? Where to find a reverse mortgage calculator? This instrument can be the… Read More

What is a Contingent Offer on a property in NYC real estate?

When planning to purchase an apartment or home in NYC, you will hear about contingencies from your broker and your real estate attorney. A contingent offer on the house is an offer where the buyer discloses potential contract contingencies in… Read More

Can a Co-Signer or Guarantor Help You Get a Mortgage (2021)

Many people dream of buying a co-op or condo in New York City. However, it’s a pipe dream because they know they can’t qualify for a mortgage. They may have a low income, bad credit, or no savings, to name… Read More