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Regina and Fréderic are desperate. Two coronavirus lockdowns and some unfortunate timing have driven them into bankruptcy. Now they can no longer afford the mortgage payments on their home and have to sell it. As they are under considerable time pressure, this has to be considered a distress sale. Good advice seems hard to come by, but with the help of an experienced real estate agent, they manage to pull off a minor miracle.

It is not only the current shortage of raw materials that is causing many builders to face repeated delays in the construction of their homes. But what can you do if you have already sold your old property and your new one is not ready to move into by the agreed date?

Anyone who lives in a multi-family house, whether rented or owned, knows that things don't always run smoothly between the residents. Anyone who is part of a homeowners' association is subject to the community rules and the Condominium Act. Under certain circumstances, this may also apply when selling the apartment.

A divorce should be as pleasant as possible, especially for the children. The so-called nest model aims to achieve exactly that. The children remain in the shared home and the parents live there on a weekly basis. This also means that each ex-partner needs their own apartment for the time they are not living in the old home.

If you want to achieve a higher price for your property, you can do so by increasing its value. Renovation, refurbishment, or modernization measures can increase the value of your property. But what specific measures can increase the value of your property?

A new addition to the family is initially a source of great happiness. Once the initial euphoria has subsided, the planning begins. Lack of space is often a pressing issue, as another child frequently means that the current home is too small. Then, in addition to the great happiness, you not only have to sell your old property, but also find a new one. This can quickly lead to stressful situations. You can avoid this.

You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs—and that's how something completely new can come into being:

We congratulate our colleague Peter G. Beuth on successfully passing the exam to become a "DEKRA-certified expert in real estate valuation D1."

Hannelore and Gerhard K. loved their house. When they bought it almost 40 years ago, they assumed they would spend the rest of their lives there. But now their needs had changed. Climbing the stairs became too strenuous, so they moved their bedroom from the upper floor to the ground floor. But because they were no longer able to take proper care of their house, they considered moving to a retirement home. But what should happen to their house?

Real estate marketing is increasingly taking place digitally. This allows prospective buyers to get an impression of the property through 360-degree tours and other modern marketing options. These methods are used by digitally savvy and experienced quality real estate agents. What digital solutions are currently available and how can buyers and owners benefit from them?

Divorce is never a pleasant or easy experience, especially when there is shared property involved. The former couple is often in disagreement, estranged, or distrustful of one another. If one of the partners wants their new partner to move in, the situation can quickly become chaotic. What solutions are available?

Floor plan changes can be used to adapt properties to the needs of the real estate market. The requirements for residential properties vary depending on the size of the household. Those who adapt residential units can increase the value of their property. This allows them to be rented or sold at higher prices. But when are which floor plan changes worthwhile for owners?