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.

How long or the The Seller to Get Money After Closing? (2026)

Congrats! You’ve found a buyer, signed a binding sale agreement, and are just days from closing. But when does the seller actually receive the funds? The timing varies. It depends on whether the buyer pays all cash (which typically happens… Read More

Seller financing in New York in 2025

As a property owner, there comes a time to sell a property. You can sell a property the traditional way and have the option of selling the property with owner financing. Let’s dive into the pros and cons of homeowner… Read More

How to Properly Describe Your Property for Sale?

Writing a great real estate listing for your property is key to selling your home successfully. But how do you write it in the most top-notch and attractive way? In this post, you will find the most effective prompts for… Read More

Selling A Condo Or Co-Op During A Divorce

When you said “till death do us part,” you both did mean it. Unfortunately, that never seems to be the case for around half of all marriages in America. Even if you wanted to try to make it work, divorce… Read More

How to List your House for Sale (2025)

Selling a house is like running a small business—it takes time, effort, and money. So far, you’ve had to make numerous repairs, including cleaning, painting, depersonalizing, and staging, to prepare it for the market. Good job. But one last step… 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