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.

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

5 Creative Ways To Add Value To Your Home Before Listing It

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

What is a Bridge Loan to buy a Home in New York?

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

What is the flip tax in New York real estate?

Through this guide, NestApple will help you navigate through the technicalities of the flip tax in New York real estate, which is NOT even a tax as 100% of it goes to the building, not the government.. We’ll explore common… Read More

Accepting two real estate offers in parallel and negotiating two contracts

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

Buying and selling with a tenant in place

Buying or selling a property in New York City with an existing tenant is often more challenging than dealing with a vacant unit. It applies primarily to co-op and single-family homes and does not cater to investors. However, buying a… Read More