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.

Using ACRIS NYC to search NYC Property Records (2025)

The New York real estate world is full of acronyms. Please read our guide to learn how to use the ACRIS New York database. You can explore the main options for searching NYC property records and related documents. Therefore, we’ll review how… Read More

Can You Trust Zillow’s Home Price Zestimate?

Did you know that Zestimate includes details from multiple listing service (MLS) databases, market trends, and detailed house facts in the estimates formula? Americans love the Zestimate accuracy, but Zillow’s latest business problems suggest you think twice before using the popular… Read More

NYC Income Tax Guide (2025)

Income tax is critical to living and working in New York City. Suppose you understand how filing your taxes works and can comply with the regulations and avoid unnecessary penalties. In this guide, you’ll learn the basics of tax rates,… Read More

Is Selling ‘As-Is’ the Right Choice? Key Scenarios to Consider

Selling a home ‘as-is’ means putting it on the market without making repairs or upgrades. This can be a practical solution for homeowners who want to sell quickly or avoid the costs of renovations. While it can save time and… Read More

What is a Condo Questionnaire in NYC?

When you buy a condo in NYC, the lender will typically use a condo questionnaire before giving you the loan. But don’t worry; this isn’t something you must fill out as the borrower. Instead, the condo questionnaire goes to the… Read More

11 Richest Cities in California (2025)

The wealthiest cities in California include Atherton, Los Altos Hills, Woodside, Hillsborough, Los Altos, Orinda, Palos Verdes Estates, Cupertino, Foster City, La Habra Heights, and Westlake Village. This article examines these affluent cities, focusing on their median household incomes, home… Read More