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 Afford to buy a home in NYC in 2023?

We determine if you can afford a home in NYC by deciding where you want to buy. Then you figure out what mortgage you’ll qualify for. Here’s what you’ll need to know in NYC  real estate market. This works for… Read More

Co-op recommendation letter sample in for NYC Board package

Good personal and professional recommendation letter samples for Coop and Condo Boards are essential to acing your NYC co-op application package. We will teach you how to write a reference letter with the Do and Don’t. Everyone knows buying a… Read More

What is a Bridge Loan to buy a Home in New York?

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

What is a private mortgage insurance on mortgage in NYC?

When you first apply for financing during your real estate purchase, you will hear about many different terms. Along with the various loan types (ARM, conventional, FHA, VA),  you may also listen to whispers about mortgage insurance. If you get… Read More

Best New Constructions in NYC for 2020-2021

Many people dream of living in NYC. For some, it becomes a reality. Equeevery 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

What is a NY Disclosure Form?

In the real estate world, we talk about the real estate NY Disclosure Form, also known as New York State Disclosure Form for Buyer and Seller. This document is an agency disclosure form that brokers and agents must give to… Read More