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.
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What is the first reaction when an heir receives real estate? Sell my inherited home! Not so fast. When a death in the family occurs, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You’re in the middle of grief. You often have to… Read More
Briarcliff Manor is a village of 7,569 people that sits inside two towns at once, Mount Pleasant and Ossining. It has its own Metro-North stop at Scarborough, a school district that does most of the work on price, and a… Read More
When you became a parent, you made a promise to your child. You promised that you would do anything to help them grow. Therefore, you should do anything to give them all the opportunities in the world. That’s why you… Read More
A few things will stand out if you’ve ever driven through Westchester County. One of the most commonly cited things about this county is how frequently homes in the area look old school. It’s not unusual to see homes that… Read More
Moving is never an easy event. It takes a lot of time, planning, and preparation. It can be stressful and filled with anxiety and nervousness. Emotions can run high up to, during, and after the move. You have many responsibilities… Read More
Arachnophobia is among the most common human fears. Spiders spin their webs anywhere they dare, including inside your home. There is little worse than waking up to find a spider nearby or coming upon one in a crawl space. If… Read More
You will not likely make a more significant purchase in your life than buying a home. Protecting this considerable real estate investment is therefore crucial. Regular upkeep and maintenance will help your home stay comfortable, safe, and beautiful. You know that… Read More
Buying a home during a recession can be tricky. Suppose you’ve decided to buy your first home or investment property. Congratulations. You’re about to write a new chapter for your financial future. But, as the U.S. continues to hold fast in… Read More
Armonk is a hamlet of 4,495 people in the Town of North Castle, Westchester. It has IBM’s world headquarters and no Metro-North station, and those facts explain most of what it costs a buyer to own a house there today,… Read More
Ardsley is a village of 5,079 people in the Town of Greenburgh, 1.32 square miles of it, per the village’s own profile. It has no Metro-North station of its own and five within reach, and its tax rate fell over… Read More
A boutique building in NYC usually means fewer than about 40 units, often a converted townhouse or a small prewar, sometimes one landmarked by the city. You get more character, a quieter board, and less bureaucracy. You also pay a… Read More
Gross square footage refers to a broader boundary and may include walls or allocated common areas, depending on the convention used. Net square footage aims closer to usable interior space. Because NYC listings and building documents don’t always use a… Read More
To lower your debt-to-income ratio, pay down the debts with the largest monthly payments first, usually credit cards and car loans, and don’t take on new debt before applying. Raising your down payment or shopping for a lower rate also… Read More
The down payment for an apartment in NYC averages about 20% of the price. A co-op usually requires 20% to 25% down, with some buildings requiring 30% to 50%, plus 1 to 2 years of reserves after closing. A condo… Read More
Board meeting minutes are the written record of what a co-op or condo board actually discussed and decided. They’re often deliberately sparse, a line or two per topic, which is exactly why attorneys read them closely during due diligence. Most… Read More
