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.

Top 5 reasons to hire a real estate photographer (2019)

Photography is an art and can be used as a powerful tool when the time comes to advertise your property. We will list our top 5 reasons for hiring a real estate photographer in NYC. Today, the real estate market… Read More

Capital contribution fee in NYC real estate? (2018)

I decided to write a quick blog post on this concept after we encountered a new term emerging from the Construction Industry’s jargon. Several home buyers using NestApple asked us what a capital contribution fee in NYC is. Sometimes, people… Read More

Do-it-Yourself Real Estate Due Diligence in NYC (2018)

When buying property, it can feel like a lot is happening all at once. The attorneys finalize the deal, draft and negotiate the contract quickly. Then, the building’s board and management provide various “due diligence” materials. A wealth of publicly available information can… Read More

Seller’s Closing Costs Guide in NYC (2023)

Dear sellers, while we hope you are sitting on a profit and lots of gains on your equity, you may be surprised at how much you will net after closing costs and taxes. What are the closing costs for sellers… Read More

Mortgage Contingency Clause in NYC (2018)

Simply put, a mortgage contingency clause in NYC real estate ensures the following: Say a buyer wants to buy a home and applies for a loan from a bank. If the buyer fails to obtain a firm commitment for a… Read More

What is “post closing liquidity” in NYC Co-ops? (2018)

Several concepts are essential to understand when buying an apartment in New York. Calculating Coop post-closing liquidity for a mortgage in NYC is one of them. In summary, it means: after closing, how much money will you have available? It would be… Read More