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.

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

Letter Of No Objection In NYC Real Estate

New York City’s real estate market is famous for having a lot of extra paperwork not found anywhere else in the country. It’s easy to see why, too. NYC housing market has some of the strictest real estate laws in… Read More

The Top 10 building amenities That Buyers Care About in NYC

Are building amenities vital for you? Can you give amenities examples in apartments? If you’re a discerning home buyer looking for luxury real estate in New York City and its five boroughs, what do you look for in a building… Read More