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.

Should You Add a COVID-19 Clause to a Real Estate Contract?

When the world saw COVID-19 first take hold in China, no one ever expected life to change drastically. 2020 marked one of the most uniquely terrible years in world history. The pandemic shut down the majority of businesses. Also, it… Read More

Selling A Condo Or Co-Op During A Divorce in 2022

When you said “till death do us part,” you both did mean it. Unfortunately, that never seems to be the case for around half of all marriages in America. Even if you wanted to try to make it work, divorce… Read More

Seller financing in New York in 2023

As a property owner, there comes a time to sell a property. You can sell a property the traditional way and have the option of selling the property with owner financing. Let’s dive into the pros and cons of homeowner… Read More

Rent-to-Own in NYC in 2024

Read our guide if you’ve ever considered buying or selling a home using a rent-to-own agreement or programs in NYC. Rent-to-own homes and apartments remain relatively rare in NYC due to co-ops and banks’ strict financial requirements around debt-to-income ratios… Read More

Should I renovate in NYC to Help Sell a home? – 2023

Should you renovate your home in New York City before selling it? The answer isn’t clear-cut. What is the cost of renovating an apartment in NYC? On the one hand, a renovation in NYC of your co-op or condo will… Read More

Buy a House for Sale by Owner (FSBO) in New York in 2023

In a nutshell, homes “For Sale By Owner” in New York (known as FSBO in real estate terms) mean homeowners sell their properties directly. Owners are not using listing agents to sell their homes, and sellers are motivated to sell… Read More