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.
When you’re trying to buy a home, the actual price of the house is only one of many things you must pay. You may already be aware of the fees related to inspections and expenses that your real estate agent… Read More
When looking to sell your house, it can feel overwhelming what you have to do to get the property in pristine and show-ready condition. It includes repairing, remodeling, and renovations that cost thousands of dollars. You need to sell your… Read More
When selling your home in New York, you must weigh the pros and cons of certain repairs and services to get the highest sale price with the lowest investment of time and money. Most homeowners turn to interior renovations, such… Read More
Many real estate listing agents consider hosting an open house a great opportunity to generate future leads and sell homes. When house hunting, buyers see open house signs and can come in, unlike in private showings where clients feel they… Read More
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
Guest Blog Post by Matt Lee. Many home sellers get caught scrambling to make significant upgrades before listing their homes to boost the selling price. While major renovations, like flooring, roofing, and HVAC systems, are essential elements to have squared… Read More
New Yorkers often struggle to get the downpayment when buying a property in New York City. Getting a mortgage isn’t easy. Many options help people get to ownership of an NYC home. The two most significant concerns buyers face when getting… Read More
Every co-op buyer in New York City will eventually encounter the flip tax question. Usually, when they’re already under contract and realizing they should have asked sooner. It’s one of the most misunderstood closing costs in NYC real estate: not… Read More
Are they accepting two contractual estate offers and negotiating two contracts in parallel? The issue is not legal or illegal in home-buying; it’s meaningless. A seller cannot get another offer if the listing becomes “in contract.” A home is “in… Read More
Photography is an art and can be used as a powerful tool when the time comes to advertise your property. We will list our top 5 reasons for hiring a real estate photographer in NYC. Today, the real estate market… Read More
Dear sellers, while we hope you are sitting on a profit and lots of gains on your equity, you may be surprised at how much you will net after closing costs and taxes. What are the closing costs for sellers… Read More
Did you know you can legally sell your home WITHOUT a broker and list it yourself on the MLS and consumer websites on StreetEasy, Facebook, or Zillow? Selling a home FSBO for a flat fee in New York can be… Read More