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.

Home Foundations in New York: A Look at the Different Types

Buying a home in New York is inherently a stressful situation. Therefore, add in 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 a… Read More

How Trees Increase Home Property Value in New York

When selling your home in New York, you have to 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… Read More

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