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.
It’s essential to familiarize yourself with an offering plan, especially when purchasing an apartment in NYC. In a real estate transaction, your attorney will review this document during the due diligence process. Offering plans that offer valuable insights, particularly for… Read More
If you find yourself in a disagreement with your landlord and cannot find a way to resolve it amicably, you have the option to take legal action and sue them. However, it is essential to note that suing your landlord… Read More
As a rule, tourists prefer to stay within Manhattan, and the rest of New York is left unattended. But what if we told you a little about other parts of New York? We will discuss some hidden gems of New… Read More
The Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS) law in New York has undergone significant changes, with Governor Hochul signing A.1967/S.5400. The new law eliminates the option for sellers to provide a $500 credit to buyers at closing instead of filling out… Read More
When trying to buy a home, you must assemble a comprehensive package that serves as a purchase offer. It’s a hefty bit of paperwork, but in most cases, buyers don’t deliver the package to the seller. Or rather, you don’t… Read More
In 2025, how we furnish our living rooms will transform as newer designs focus on beauty and practicality. The latest contemporary living room furniture combines sophisticated technology with clean aesthetics to meet modern living demands. Manufacturers are creating pieces that… 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
Real estate investors seeking to increase their earning potential and take on more complex projects often consider multifamily investing. This strategy can be highly profitable and offer significant growth opportunities, but it can also be complex and costly. Below, we… Read More
Being a homeowner comes with a great deal of responsibility. You can’t simply move into your newly purchased house and never do any upkeep again. There are plenty of things, both on the interior and the exterior, that need regular… Read More
Let’s face it: living in Manhattan, New York, is expensive—everything you do costs more than anywhere else in the country. A parking garage is one of the worst extras you pay for in Manhattan, and it can seem egregious at… Read More
When you sell a co-op in NYC, you are subject to federal and state capital gains tax. However, you may be able to exclude up to $500,000 of gains under the Section 121 home sale exclusion. This is provided you… Read More
One of the most common issues that New York condo owners face is whether they should rent out their property. Whether using an Airbnb or renting out your entire condo for a yearly lease doesn’t matter; it will still be… Read More
Buying an apartment—any apartment—in New York City can be daunting. Even if your apartment is in a complex with friendly neighbors, it can be rough. It gets even more intimidating when you want to buy an apartment in a mixed-use… 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
Moving is an exciting milestone—a chance to start fresh, design your new real estate space, explore a brand-new neighborhood, and make new friends. But as anyone who has moved before will tell you, it’s rarely as seamless as expected. Buried… Read More