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.

Condo Vs Coop in NYC: What to buy?

Real estate 101: before buying a home or renting one in New York, you must master these concepts. Condo vs. Co-op in NYC: what to Buy? If you’re purchasing a home in NYC, it’s essential to understand the pros and… Read More

Rent vs Buy NYC: Pros & Cons

Is renting or buying an NYC apartment right for you? This dilemma can be a tricky question to answer, and some experts will be able to argue vigorously and advocate for both sides of the equation. But at the end… Read More

What do Real Estate Agents Make in NYC in 2023?

Some Make a lot, But It’s Not Money Alone That Drives Them. So, what do real estate agents make in NYC? Every fan of the Bravo Channel’s hit cable T.V. series Million Dollar Listing New York knows it. Being a… Read More

Guide to CEMA Mortgage Loans in NYC

There are a lot of closing costs associated with purchasing a home and using a CEMA Mortgage Loans in NYC represents an excellent way for buyers to save money by reducing their mortgage recording tax liability. In this guide, we’ll… Read More

2023 guide to using ACRIS NYC to search NYC Property Records

The New York real estate world is full of acronyms. Please read our guide to learn how to use the ACRIS New York database and the main options to search for NYC property records and related documents. Therefore, we’ll review how… Read More

What is the flip tax in New York real estate?

Through this guide, NestApple will help you navigate through the technicalities of the flip tax in New York real estate, which is NOT even a tax as 100% of it goes to the building, not the government.. We’ll explore common… Read More