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.

Garden Planting: What Are The Benefits? (2023)

There are many benefits to garden planting in NYC. A garden right in front of our home, with beautiful flowers blooming, is a sight we all want to enjoy. This is why we check for enough space to plant a… Read More

Smaller Home in NYC, Less Worry, But Lots of Work

A smaller home in NYC might equal less worry. Whether moving to a small single-family home or getting ready to enter an assisted living center, there are many things to consider before you start the real estate downsizing process. Start… Read More

A Real Estate Broker did NOT reflect a $5 million offer

The story below is factual and accurate: A Broker did not reflect a $5 million real estate offer. I created Nestapple 2 years ago, and I have repeatedly heard, “I don’t like dealing with brokers,” “I’ve had a bad experience… Read More

Hudson Yards: do we know what is being built there?

We witnessed the massive construction around Hudson Yards in Manhattan for those on the west side. If you don’t venture above 23rd Street or have meditated in India for two years, Hudson Yards in NYC will become the most massive… Read More

REBNY Financial Statement Template – Downloadable 2023

Does the listing agent ask you to submit a REBNY form Financial Statement in NYC with your offer to buy an apartment? A REBNY form was only provided for co-ops in NYC real estate market. However, this financial disclosure form… Read More

What is a “capital contribution fee” in NYC real estate?

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