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.
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Flat roofs are an iconic feature throughout New York, particularly across the borough of Manhattan, and this roofing tradition is now over 60 years old. If you want to purchase or renovate a property in New York, you should not… Read More
2021 was the year of skyrocketing real estate prices, and New York was no stranger to that, but relief may finally be in sight. Time magazine and StreetEasy have produced their predictions for the state of the NY real estate… Read More
Accordingly, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a computer term describing an ecosystem of modern technological devices linked together via Internet connectivity. These devices use sensors, software, and other technologies that will make communication possible. Due to that, once ordinary… Read More
Hire a real estate attorney the moment your offer is accepted, before the deal sheet turns into a contract. New York doesn’t require one by law, but attorneys, not agents, draft and negotiate the purchase contract here, one of just… Read More
You’ve chosen to sell your home but are unsure where to begin. You presumably want to grab the best deal possible, but how do you do so? Selling Vacant Land without a realtor might be more challenging than selling a… Read More
NYC co-op pet policy is set building by building, not citywide. Most co-ops allow one or two pets under a weight limit that commonly runs 20 to 50 pounds, but a genuinely no-pets building can still lose that right under… Read More
Sitting between West Street and the Hudson River at the southern tip of Manhattan, Battery Park remains a residential community only a short distance from the Financial District. Construction began in 1980, and any residents in the area today would… Read More
The difference between an agent and a broker in New York is the license. An agent, officially a salesperson, passes a state exam after roughly 77 hours of coursework and must work under a sponsoring broker. A broker completes 152… Read More
Buying a home in New York is inherently a stressful situation. Therefore, it adds to the potential for significant issues like signs of foundation problems. Consequently, you may be more nervous than excited to move into your new home. As… Read More
When selling your home in New York, you must weigh the pros and cons of certain repairs and services to get the highest sale price with the lowest investment of time and money. Most homeowners turn to interior renovations, such… Read More
Landlords are known for ruling over their properties with an iron fist, and that’s no joke. We have all heard about landlords getting too excited about having power. Sometimes, this turns into a horror story worthy of the news. There… Read More
Many real estate listing agents consider hosting an open house a great opportunity to generate future leads and sell homes. When house hunting, buyers see open house signs and can come in, unlike in private showings where clients feel they… Read More
Yes. It’s legal to buy a house without a realtor in every US state, and about 12% of buyers do. But you take on pricing, negotiation, and the paperwork yourself. In New York, you still need a real estate attorney,… Read More
Quick answer: New York is a judicial foreclosure state, meaning a lender must sue you in court to foreclose — nothing happens automatically. The process is genuinely slow by national standards, typically 1–3 years and sometimes longer when contested, because… Read More
Houses are a lot like cars. Even if you take Care of them obsessively, they will eventually need repairs. When a house requires a repair or an upgrade, it’s often hard to find the right help. Word of mouth tends… Read More
