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.
There are usually limitations associated with apartment living, and this is particularly true when it comes to personalizing a space. Several tenants feel confined by the walls that they cannot paint, fixtures that they cannot replace, and patterns that are… Read More
A patio home, also known as a zero-lot-line home, is a type of single-family residence attached to one or more nearby homes, often featuring a similar architectural style. These homes are individually owned and typically range from one to two… Read More
Both co-purchasing a co-op and using a guarantor when buying a co-op are viable options for buyers with shaky finances that might not qualify for approval by the co-op board on their own. It’s important to understand that co-purchasers share… Read More
In New York City real estate, the terms “contract deposit” and “down payment” are often confused by first-time buyers and new agents, but they have different meanings. The down payment is the portion of the purchase price that a buyer… Read More
A contract rider in a real estate deal in New York City? Does the rider take precedence over the main purchase contract? In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about contract riders for real estate transactions… Read More
In New York City, the typical real estate commission ranges from 5% to 6% of the sale price. This makes broker commissions the highest closing cost for sellers in the area. While commissions have generally declined in other parts of… Read More