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 is a Junior 4 Apartment in NYC?

Understanding real estate terminology in NYC can be tricky. For example, let’s say you’re looking for an apartment and come across a property marketed as a junior 4-apartment layout for rent or sale or a J4 apartment. Your first thought… Read More

2022 guide to Local Law 11 / FISP in NYC

New York City is chock-full of high-rise buildings lining the streets as far as the eye can see. If you’re a property owner in NYC or looking to buy property, you might have heard of Local Law 11 or the… Read More

Why Do NYC Real Estate Agents Not Give Commission Rebates

In most cases, NYC real estate agents do not give commission rebates. Their New York and Westchester brokerages have convinced them it’s not worth working with rebate customers. Also, their firm would not approve any rebate. The average salary of… Read More

2022 Guide Reverse Mortgage in New York City

A reverse mortgage may be just right for you if you need money to live comfortably after retirement or approaching retirement. How does a reverse mortgage work? Where to find a reverse mortgage calculator? This instrument can be the solution… Read More

Best NYC mortgage banker & broker in 2023

To get a mortgage in NYC, some home purchasers’ first reflex is to check Bank of America’s mortgage rates online. More broadly, you can contact either an (i) mortgage banker or an (ii) mortgage broker.  The difference between a mortgage… Read More

The UCC Financing Statement for a Coop in NYC

Are you considering buying a co-op in NYC? Make sure you’re ready to file a UCC-1 financing statement. We’ll explain in this article what a co-op UCC Financing Statement is. We will describe what it looks like and why banks… Read More