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.

What A Landlord Can and Cannot Do in New York

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

How to Host Your First Open House in NYC – 2023

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

Documents You Need When Buying A Home Without A Realtor

The housing market has been swarming with exceptional deals all across the nation. Many reports and stories of sales were completed, omitting typical steps of the process. Buyers have bypassed inspections and appraisals to secure the purchase. Some people have… Read More

2023 NYC Apartment Guarantor Guide

In New York City real estate, guarantors are quickly becoming the norm. Most transplants to the Big Apple first learn about them when they realize they don’t have the income requirements ready for an apartment in the area. Third-party guarantors… Read More

What is the NYC Parking Tax Exemption?

Let’s face it, living in New York Manhattan is expensive. Everything you do costs more than anywhere else in the country. A parking garage is one of the worst extras you pay for in Manhattan, and it can seem egregious… Read More

2023 Guide To The Foreclosure Process in New York

In real estate, foreclosure occurs when a borrower cannot repay his mortgage. While a foreclosure can lead to the borrower losing his house, that’s not always the case. The lender must strictly follow state law on foreclosure proceedings to foreclose… Read More