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.
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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
New York’s Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS) requires sellers to answer 56 questions about a home’s condition. Since March 2024, sellers can no longer pay a $500 credit to skip it. A July 2025 update added guidance on septic systems,… Read More
In NYC, your buyer’s agent delivers your offer to the seller’s agent, almost always by email, with a deposit, commonly 10% of the price, attached. Without a buyer’s agent, you deliver it yourself, directly to the seller or listing agent.… 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
Listing a house for sale means choosing how you’ll sell (full-service agent, flat fee, or FSBO), getting the listing onto NYC’s RLS or the relevant MLS, pricing it with a real comparative market analysis, and writing a description that’s compelling… 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
To rent your condo, first confirm that the declaration, bylaws, house rules, mortgage and insurance permit the lease. Then calculate realistic net income, prepare the unit, follow current landlord laws, market accurately, screen applicants consistently, sign a compliant lease and… Read More
Buying into a mixed-use building in NYC means one extra round of due diligence. Confirm the certificate of occupancy actually allows residential use, review how common charges are split with the commercial space, and check with a lender early, because… 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
The grasses that thrive in sandy soil include tall fescue, zoysia, Bermuda grass, Bahia grass, and centipede grass. If you’re aiming to grow a healthy lawn in sandy soil conditions, here’s what you need to know. While trees and various… Read More
Colorado is one of the most rapidly growing states in the US because of the high quality of life you get here. This state features fantastic ski resorts, an incredible arts scene, and some of the most highly-ranked schools in… Read More
