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.

Should You Refinance Your Car before Buying a House?

For many Americans, the “American Dream” includes owning a home. And for many of us, that dream starts with taking out a mortgage. But what if you already have a car loan? Should you refinance your car loan before buying… Read More

Buying an Apartment in a Mixed Use Building

Buying an apartment—any apartment—in New York City can be daunting. It can be rough even if your apartment is in a complex filled with friendly neighbors. It gets even more intimidating when you want to buy an apartment in a… Read More

How to Deliver an Offer To The Seller in NYC?

When trying to buy a home, you must put together a massive packet that acts as a purchase offer. It’s a hefty bit of paperwork, but in most cases, buyers don’t deliver the package to the seller. Or rather, you… Read More

NYC 421a Tax Abatements

The world of New York City real estate tax would make an average person’s head spin. Tax laws, in general, are going to be rough to handle. Therefore, the city’s taxes are one of the main reasons people avoid living… Read More

7 Questions To Ask Your Potential HOA in 2023

Whether it is a condo, a co-op, or an actual house property owner’s association, realizing how much your HOA will matter in your day-to-day life is essential. An HOA board is there to ensure property values don’t go down. In… Read More

5 Things To Consider Before Renting Your Condo in 2023

One of the most common issues that New York condo owners face is whether they should rent out their property. Whether using an Airbnb or renting out your entire condo for a yearly lease doesn’t matter; it will still be… Read More