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.

Buying and selling with a tenant in place

Buying or selling a property in New York City with an existing tenant is often more challenging than dealing with a vacant unit. It applies primarily to co-op and single-family homes not catering to investors. However, buying a home with… Read More

Do-it-Yourself Real Estate Due Diligence in NYC

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

Mortgage Contingency Clause in NYC

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 that buyer fails to obtain a firm commitment for a… Read More

What did I get myself into? They accepted my offer!

What is an acceptable offer on a property? How do you accept an offer on a home? What happens after your offer is accepted on a home? They accepted my offer on a co-op in NYC. Relying on your broker,… Read More

1031 Exchange in NYC: 2023 tax benefits guide

This post will teach you how to execute a 1031 exchange in N.Y. A 1031 exchange, a “Like-Kind” exchange, or a “Starker Exchange” is a formidable tax-deferment strategy savvy real estate investors use in real estate dealings. Therefore, if you… Read More

Deadlines in real estate transaction in New York

A buyer (let’s call her Sally Streetwise) works with her broker to find a property she loves in a beautiful coop and begin her real estate transaction. The brokers work with the buyer and the seller to reach an agreement on purchase price, review… Read More