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.

Buying a Condo in NYC

Buying a condo in NYC is a dream for millions of people. If you’re thinking of buying an apartment in NYC, condos are a great place to start. Is it worth buying a condo in NYC? They’re easy to buy… Read More

Living close to these Top NYC public elementary schools

If you want to start and raise a family in New York City, the quality of education is probably at the forefront of your mind. So, what is the NYC public school system like? To begin with, New York City’s… Read More

NYS Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure Form

On June 20th, 2020, the New Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure rules were enacted in New York. This regulation requires both brokers to show the NYS Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure Form to prospective purchasers, tenants, sellers, or landlords upon… Read More

Under Contract in Real Estate: What Does it mean?

When browsing listing statuses, you will often encounter “Under Contract” in Real Estate while searching for real estate online. What does this term mean in real estate vs. other active or pending homes? Can you make an offer on a… Read More

Does New York City have a Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

This guide will explore the multiple listing services in NYC real estate market. There isn’t a traditional MLS in New York City; however, several other listing services exist to syndicate New York City real estate listings. We’ll explore the options… Read More

Your 2023 guide to Mortgages in New York City

When you purchase real estate in New York City, you must borrow money from a lender and obtain a “mortgage loan” in NYC. This is unless you have a lot of cash in the bank and are incredibly wealthy. Getting… Read More