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.
While paying rent by credit card to earn points may seem advantageous, most landlords do not accept this method because of the roughly 3% (or more) processing fee. Additionally, accepting credit card payments exposes landlords to chargebacks or disputes. Why… Read More
Homeownership has always involved ongoing maintenance, but in today’s inflationary economy, repair costs are rising faster than many homeowners expect. A broken appliance or failing system is no longer a minor inconvenience. It can quickly become a significant and unplanned… Read More
Imagine you’re living in an apartment building. A neighbor reports a leaky faucet around 10 p.m., and by morning, the maintenance team is already prepared. In cities like New York, where people expect fast service and high standards, property management… Read More
If you’re purchasing an apartment in New York City, you’ll probably need to include an Assumption of Alteration Agreement in your co-op board application. What is this document, and why is it required? An Assumption of Alteration Agreement means the… Read More
Whether you are purchasing or selling a cooperative apartment in New York City, it is evident that no party benefits when a board rejects a proposal. The reality of cooperative housing in NYC is that securing board approval is predominantly… Read More
Whether you’re buying or selling a co-op apartment in NYC, a board rejection is never a win for anyone. The reality about co-ops in NYC is that securing board approval is largely beyond your control. Boards can reject an applicant… Read More