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.

Best Ways to Kill Spiders

Arachnophobia is among the most common human fears. Spiders spin their webs any place they dare, including inside your home. There is little worse than waking up to find a spider nearby or coming upon one in a crawl space.… Read More

Condo and Coop Board Meeting Minutes in NYC Explained

Being part of a condo or co-op means buying a home that is part of a community. However, how much of a neighborhood can vary from place to place. Regardless of which community you’ve joined, certain things are a natural… 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

12 Creative Ways to Renovate a NYC Rental

Renting an apartment in NYC has a lot of perks. Renting offers flexibility, cost savings, and a low-maintenance lifestyle compared to buying a home. However, there’s one significant drawback to renting vs. buying. It’s tough to personalize a rental. To… Read More

Overview of the NYS and NYC Transfer Tax

Our NYS and NYC Transfer Tax article will explain these taxes, who is responsible for paying them, how they came about, whether it’s possible to avoid them, and how to save money on transfer taxes and other closing costs. What… Read More

2022 Guide to the NYC Mansion Tax

If you plan on buying a home in New York, there’s a good chance you’ll be paying a mansion tax, as this tax applies to all homes selling for over $1 million in the state. In 2019, authorities introduced a… Read More