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.

10 Largest Cities in California by Population in 2025

California has an estimated population of 39.2 million, making it the largest state in the United States. Due to its vast size, California’s cities are typically large and densely populated. Keep reading to learn about the ten largest cities in… Read More

New York Mansion Tax Guide

If you plan on buying a home in New York, there’s a good chance you’ll be paying a mansion tax, as this tax applies to all homes selling for over $1 million in the state. In 2019, authorities introduced a… Read More

Real Estate Commission Rebates in New Jersey – Savings Guide

Once you’ve saved for a down payment, checked your credit score, and identified the areas of New Jersey that appeal to you, it’s time to start looking at properties for sale. Given the high home prices and expensive closing costs… Read More

What is a Final Walk-Through checklist

The final walk-through is essential to the home-buying process just before closing the real estate transaction. This is the buyer’s chance to confirm that the property meets the agreed-upon condition and that any repairs or alterations promised by the seller… Read More

Getting a mortgage pre-approval letter in NYC

Once they have decided to begin buying a home, one of the first things a serious buyer must do is “become preapproved.” How do you get preapproved for a mortgage? Is there a way to get a mortgage pre-approval online?… Read More

Own a rental property under my name or under an LLC?

Do you need a limited liability company (LLC) for a rental property in New York City? This blog will analyze the benefits of establishing an LLC in NYC real estate. We will go over the common issues about this ownership… Read More