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.

Why Real Estate Brokerage Firms Don’t Hire Employees

NYC real estate agents seem to have extraordinary lives. They choose their hours and which days they want to work. They make lots of money on big home sales in today’s real estate market. Most people don’t realize that brokerages rarely… Read More

What is a Condo Questionnaire in NYC?

If you wish to buy a condo in NYC, the lender will typically use a condo questionnaire before giving you the loan. But don’t worry, this isn’t something you must fill out as the borrower. Instead, the condo questionnaire goes… Read More

Alcove Studio Guide in NYC

Apartments in NYC are some of the most expensive apartments in the country. Due to this fact, many people live in smaller apartments than they would in other cities to drive the cost down. This has led to the popularity… Read More

What Qualifies as a Legal Bedroom in NYC?

Real estate agents (and homeowners alike) will often try to embellish as much as possible when selling a home in NYC. What is the legal definition & requirement for a bedroom? The difference in price between a one-bedroom and a… Read More

Are NYC Broker Commission Rebates Legal in 2024?

Broker commission rebates are legal in NYC real estate, and new business models are making it work. The New York state attorney general has encouraged buyer agent commission rebates, and his goal is to foster more price competition between real… Read More

Is It a Good Idea to Refinance Your Mortgage? – 2023

Since the pandemic, mortgage rates have hit a record low. In 2020, a 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 3.86%, and now it has fallen to 2.96%, according to Bankrate. Many homeowners seek solutions for multiple debts and often turn to… Read More