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.

5 Things To Consider Before Renting Your Condo

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 in a Mixed Use Building

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

Rent-to-Own in NYC in 2025

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

Surprise Moving Expenses: Unexpected Costs When Relocating

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

NestApple Guide to the Best Grass Seed for Sandy Soil (2025)

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

Top Celebrities That Live In Colorado in 2025

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