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.

Can You Rent Out a House With a Mortgage? (2025)

If you have closed on a mortgage for a primary residence, you can typically rent it out after living in it for at least one year. Most mortgage agreements in the United States include a clause that requires you to… Read More

What Is an Cooperative Apartment Lien Search? (2025)

A co-op lien search, also known as a cooperative apartment lien search, is typically ordered by the buyer’s attorney after a purchase contract has been signed. The seller must typically resolve any outstanding liens against the seller or the co-op… Read More

Are Buyer Broker Commission Rebates Taxable in NYC?

Buyer broker commission rebates are legal in New York, including New York City, and are generally non-taxable income. Therefore, most buyer agents in NYC typically do not issue a 1099 IRS form when providing a buyer broker commission rebate.  In the… Read More

Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Attorney in NYC (2025)

In this article, we will provide an overview of the most important questions to ask your real estate attorney in New York City. By reviewing the following list of questions, you will learn how to interview a real estate lawyer… Read More

NYC Co-op Gift Letter | Why Buyers Need To Document

A gift letter is often necessary when submitting an offer for a co-op apartment in New York City. While not all listing agents require a gift letter as part of the offer documentation, it’s wise to prepare one in advance. This is… Read More

Squatters Rights in New York (2025)

Squatters’ rights in New York City provide legal protections for individuals who occupy property without permission, granting them some form of tenancy status after 30 days have passed. This means that once squatters have lived on a property for a… Read More