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.

RLS’ Universal Co-Brokerage Agreement (“UCBA”) – Revisions Effective January 1, 2024

UCBA stands for RLS’ Universal Co-Brokerage Agreement. To increase transparency and ensure that the residential marketplace is fair to consumers, the UCBA has made it mandatory for offers of compensation to the buy-side broker to come directly from the Seller… Read More

8 Reasons To Sue Your Landlord in New York

If you find yourself in a disagreement with your landlord and cannot find a way to resolve it amicably, you have the option to take legal action and sue them. However, it is essential to note that suing your landlord… Read More

The New York Property Condition Disclosure Statement

The Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS) law in New York has undergone significant changes, with Governor Hochul signing A.1967/S.5400. The new law eliminates the option for sellers to provide a $500 credit to buyers at closing instead of filling out… Read More

Home Buying and Financial Security: Why an LLC-Operated Brokerage Matters

For homebuyers, there are always several considerations to make. Naturally, you think about location, price, and the physical condition of the property you’re investing in. In addition, it’s essential to consider the person or the entity you’re buying from, ensuring… Read More

Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Rental Property Appealing

If you are sitting on some rental properties but aren’t sure if your potential renters will be willing to pay how much you are asking, you may be able to do something about it. We have compiled a list of… Read More

Smart Dorming: Navigate Rising Tuition with Shared Housing

College life is exciting. It’s filled with new experiences and academic growth. And as each summer ends and students anticipate the start of a new school year, you can almost smell the excitement — and the dread. The age-old question… Read More