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.
Buyers of HDFC cooperatives are not subject to any asset limits. Also, there are no net worth restrictions for purchasers of HDFC apartments in New York City. However, prospective HDFC buyers must adhere to income restrictions at the time of… Read More
The income limits for prospective purchasers of HDFC (Housing Development Fund Corporation) properties are not flexible. While these household income limits can vary from one HDFC to another, each building must consistently apply its designated income limit to all buyers.… Read More
The disadvantages of purchasing an HDFC co-op include financing challenges, high flip taxes, restrictions on subletting, real estate governance issues within the building, and the risk of regulatory changes that could negatively impact HDFC values. Let’s discuss buying an HDFC… Read More
If you’ve ever wondered why some NYC apartments sit dark half the year while their owners are off living their actual lives in Connecticut or Miami, you’ve met a pied-à-terre — French for “foot on the ground,” and real estate… Read More
New York City is chock-full of high-rise buildings lining the streets as far as the eye can see. If you’re a property owner in NYC or looking to buy property, you might have heard of Local Law 11 or the… Read More
Should you renovate your home in New York City before selling it? The answer isn’t clear-cut. What is the cost of renovating an apartment in NYC? On the one hand, renovating your co-op or condo in NYC will sell faster… Read More
Buying a home in New York City involves more than just the contract price. Buyer closing costs can add tens of thousands of dollars to the total cash required, especially for condo and townhouse purchases made with financing. Understanding these… Read More
The Westchester (NY) real estate market is booming. The most expensive purchase of your life will be your home. And it’s usually true. In most cases, your home will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars for the house alone. As… Read More
How can you avoid paying broker fees in NYC? That is the question. Looking for a home can be overwhelming, especially for those new to NYC. NestApple is here to help explain what “broker’s fee” and “no-fee” listings mean. We… Read More
How to Sell Land in New York starts with preparation, moves to pricing, and ends with choosing the proper selling method – either through a real estate agent, direct to a land buyer, or by owner. This comprehensive guide walks… Read More
When prospective homebuyers want to purchase property in New York City, it’s usually a co-op or condo apartment. However, some buyers also look at townhomes for sale, just as they would purchase a house in the suburbs. Buying a townhouse:… Read More
So you’ve found your dream house or your forever home. The seller has accepted your offer, and you’re ready to move in at the end of the home-buying process. But before you get the keys to your new house and… Read More
Think about your typical well-decorated Apartment. You likely imagine some family photos hanging on shelves, a few houseplants, maybe even a lovely piece of art on the wall. It creates the perfect balance of homey and stylish. But at the… Read More
If you have ever experienced the problems of bed bugs, you already know that getting these pests is terrible. Bed bugs are one of the most problematic types of pests to exterminate. To make matters worse, they bite and cause… Read More
Quick answer: This changed fundamentally on June 11, 2025. Under NYC’s FARE Act, whoever hires the broker pays the broker — and since landlords are the ones who hire listing brokers in the vast majority of rentals, landlords now pay… Read More