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.

How to win a bidding war in New York City

NYC’s real estate market is one of the most competitive in the world for home buyers. For example, you think you have found your dream home on StreetEasy and go to the open house to learn that you are competing… Read More

Buying a New Development in NYC

New development apartments sometimes represent a challenge for buyers. Everything gets brand new, and they often include luxury amenities you can’t find in older buildings. it’s not hard to buy a home. But buying into a new building development in… Read More

REBNY rules on buyer representation in New York City

What is a procuring cause when buying a home? How to find a broker in NYC? Which agent is entitled to the buyer’s broker commission in NYC? Should a purchaser sign a broker agreement in NYC? We will review the… Read More

8 Essential Tips for Buying a Home in NYC in 2023

Depending on your price range, buyers face fierce competition. Competitors range from working professionals to foreign cash buyers happy to leave their​​ apartments vacant to park cash in the U.S. Competition for homes up to $2.5 million remains extreme in… Read More

Compass is a Ponzi Scheme – NestApple

Next time you go out for sushi in New York or Los Angeles, don’t bother ordering halibut. It’s unlikely halibut at all. Did you know that when you eat out at restaurants, the fish served is not what you ordered… Read More

How to find the best public schools in Manhattan?

In NYC, they say you are always looking for three things. Your next job, your next apartment, or your future love. Since I am happily married, love my current apartment, and have started my own business, I’ve added a new… Read More