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 A Landlord Can and Cannot Do in New York

Landlords are known for ruling over their properties with an iron fist, and that’s no joke. We have all heard about landlords getting too excited about having power. Sometimes, this turns into a horror story worthy of the news. There… Read More

What is the NYC Parking Tax Exemption?

Let’s face it, living in New York Manhattan is expensive. Everything you do costs more than anywhere else in the country. A parking garage is one of the worst extras you pay for in Manhattan, and it can seem egregious… Read More

2023 Guide To The Foreclosure Process in New York

In real estate, foreclosure occurs when a borrower cannot repay his mortgage. While a foreclosure can lead to the borrower losing his house, that’s not always the case. The lender must strictly follow state law on foreclosure proceedings to foreclose… Read More

Find Gardeners, Maids, and Cooks in 2023

Houses are a lot like cars. Even if you take Care of them obsessively, they will eventually need repairs. When a house requires a repair or an upgrade, it’s often hard to find the right help. Word of mouth tends… Read More

What The Miami Condo Collapse Should Teach Condo Owners

On June 24, 2021, a massive tragedy happened. A Surfside, Miami high-rise condominium tower partially collapsed. Strangely, the building was almost entirely leveled. Men, women, and children were under the rubble. Search efforts continued for over a week before rescuers… Read More

What Can You Do If You Are Facing Foreclosure in NYC? – 2023

During the pandemic, there was one looming worry that homeowners had. With all the jobs shuttered due to the COVID-19 crisis, many homeowners worried they wouldn’t make bank payments. Some people were not able to make their monthly payments on… Read More