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.

Smaller Home in NYC, Less Worry, But Lots of Work (2019)

A smaller home in NYC might equal less worry. Whether moving to a small single-family home or getting ready to enter an assisted living center, there are many things to consider before you start the real estate downsizing process. Begin… Read More

A Real Estate Broker did NOT reflect a $5mm offer (2019)

The story below is factual and accurate: A Broker did not reflect a $5 million real estate offer. I created Nestapple 2 years ago, and I have repeatedly heard, “I don’t like dealing with brokers,” “I’ve had a bad experience… Read More

Capital contribution fee in NYC real estate? (2018)

I decided to write a quick blog post on this concept after we encountered a new term emerging from the Construction Industry’s jargon. Several home buyers using NestApple asked us what a capital contribution fee in NYC is. Sometimes, people… Read More

Do-it-Yourself Real Estate Due Diligence in NYC (2018)

When buying property, it can feel like a lot is happening all at once. The attorneys finalize the deal, draft and negotiate the contract quickly. Then, the building’s board and management provide various “due diligence” materials. A wealth of publicly available information can… Read More

Compass is a Ponzi Scheme – NestApple (2017)

Don’t bother ordering halibut next time you go out for sushi in New York or Los Angeles. It’s unlikely halibut at all. Did you know that when you eat out at restaurants, the fish served is not what you ordered… Read More

How much real estate attorneys charge in New York (2025)

Buying a property in New York involves a series of expenses. The property remains the most significant chunk, but you must also consider the costs of obtaining a mortgage, paying the mortgage broker, broker’s fees, inspection costs, and the services… Read More