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.
Guest Blog Post by Matt Lee. Many home sellers get caught scrambling to make significant upgrades before listing their homes to boost the selling price. While major renovations, like flooring, roofing, and HVAC systems, are essential elements to have squared… Read More
The NYC Mortgage Recording Tax (MRT), a.k a. Mortgage Tax in NYC, equals 1.8% for loans below $500k and 1.925% for mortgages over $500k. As a result, the MRT is the highest buyer closing cost in NYC. Authorities calculate the… Read More
New Yorkers often struggle to get the downpayment when buying a property in New York City. Getting a mortgage isn’t easy. Many options help people get to ownership of an NYC home. The two most significant concerns buyers face when getting… Read More
Many people dream of living in NYC. For some, it becomes a reality. Every year, there’s no shortage of supply. Despite the COVID-19 crisis, modern new constructions keep popping up on New York’s skyline. Therefore, the NestApple team has gathered… Read More
The REBNY COVID-19 Health Questionnaire Screening Form was a move from the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) to help promote the safety of all participants during a showing. The New York City real estate market, remained limited to… Read More
New York co-op apartment purchasers generally do not pay for co-op title insurance. Usually, it’s not a required closing cost. Besides, a co-op lien search already grants buyers $50,000 in coverage against any liens missed during the due diligence. So… Read More