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.

2024 Guide to NYC Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement

As a resident or property owner in NYC, you’ve likely noticed that everything is much more expensive than in other parts of the country, especially all the different taxes. So, it’s essential to know about any potential tax benefits you… Read More

2023 NYC Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (“SCHE”) Guide

Everyone knows how expensive living in New York City and New York State is. It’s one of the most expensive cities in America and worldwide. So, anyone living there must take advantage of every tax break or exemption. One such… Read More

Find Gardeners, Maids, and Cooks in 2023

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

What is a Right of First Refusal in New York City?

What is a right of first refusal (ROFR) for condo boards in New York City? Read on, and we’ll let you know all about it. And how it can affect you if you buy a home in the city. In… Read More

What The Miami Condo Collapse Should Teach Condo Owners

On June 24, 2021, a massive tragedy happened. A Surfside, Miami high-rise condominium tower partially collapsed. Strangely, the building was almost entirely leveled. Men, women, and children were under the rubble. Search efforts continued for over a week before rescuers… Read More

Title Insurance NYC – Guide for Buyers in 2023

Ordering a title search and purchasing title insurance is an integral part of buying a condo, a co-op, and a townhouse in New York City. These can protect you from potential problems you may be responsible for if left unresolved.… Read More