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.
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
The 40-60 word answer: Seller financing (also called owner financing) is when a property owner acts as the lender for the buyer instead of a bank, collecting a down payment and monthly payments directly under a promissory note. It’s most… Read More
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
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
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
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
Should you renovate your home in New York City before selling it? The answer isn’t clear-cut. What is the cost of renovating an apartment in NYC? On the one hand, renovating your co-op or condo in NYC will sell faster… Read More
There is much to consider when considering buying properties in a place like Westchester. You’ll have to consider how close your home is to major amenities like schools, restaurants, or grocery stores. You must also watch for things you want… Read More
When trying to sell a home in New York City, it’s normal to feel like your property will fly off the real estate market. That’s usually what happens. However, there are moments when you won’t have that kind of luck.… Read More
Quick answer: “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) means the homeowner is selling directly, without a listing agent — which can mean real savings, since there’s no listing commission baked into the price. It does not mean you should skip your… Read More
Quick answer: Yes, easily — if it’s before the contract is signed. In New York, an “accepted offer” is not a binding contract; it’s a handshake agreement to move toward one. Either side can walk away during that window. It… Read More
Let’s be honest: Selling a house is expensive. Heck, buying a home is costly, too. Along with all the taxes, fees, and inspections you will be required to take, you also have to pay a ton of commission. As a… Read More
If there is one thing that people in the tri-state love are doing, it’s house flipping. Also known as the house “fix and flip,” this real estate investment involves buying a home, fixing it up to look better or have… Read More
Selling a house can be an exciting but daunting task. There are many factors to consider and prepare for before putting your beloved home on the market. From cleaning and decluttering to staging and marketing, it can be overwhelming to… Read More
From decluttering and furniture rearrangement to adding accessories to make a room pop, staging can be the key to helping you sell your real estate quickly. But what’s the best way to store all those items? Storage solutions are one… Read More