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.

Top Trends in Contemporary Living Room Furniture for 2025

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

How to List your House for Sale (2025)

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

Guide to Multi-Family Investing (2025)

Real estate investors seeking to increase their earning potential and take on more complex projects often consider multi-family investing. This strategy can be highly profitable and offer significant growth opportunities, but it can also be complex and costly. Below, we… Read More

Exterior Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

 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

What is the NYC Parking Tax Exemption?

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

Capital Gains Tax on Co-op in NYC in 2025

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