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.

Most Dangerous Cities In NJ in 2024

New Jersey may be known as the Garden State but is also quite densely populated. While some cities in the state are notably safe, the most dangerous areas can be frightening. Continue reading to learn about the most perilous towns… Read More

NYS and NYC Transfer Taxes (2025)

Our NYS and NYC Transfer Tax article explains these taxes, who is responsible for paying them, how they originated, whether it’s possible to avoid them, and how to save money on transfer taxes and other closing costs. What Is The… Read More

Divorce & Real Estate In New York

How to file for divorce in NYC? Divorce cases are a plethora in New York State. When you first get married, you expect things to last forever. Unfortunately, all the expectations in the world can’t keep couples who are not… Read More

What Is Co-Broking And How Do Agents Co-Broke? (2025)

In a typical home sale, you hire a real estate agent from a brokerage, and the deal gets pushed through. Each party in the real estate transaction will have the right to their own agent. When all this goes down,… Read More

1031 Exchange in NYC: 2023 tax benefits guide

This post will teach you how to execute a 1031 exchange in N.Y. A 1031 exchange, also known as a “Like-Kind” exchange or a “Starker exchange,“ is a formidable tax-deferred strategy that savvy real estate investors use in real estate… Read More

Rent vs Buy NYC: Pros & Cons

Is renting or buying an NYC apartment right for you? This dilemma can be a tricky question to answer, and some experts will be able to argue vigorously and advocate for both sides of the equation. But at the end… Read More