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Whether Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt, affordable housing in metropolitan areas is becoming scarce. More and more people are moving to big cities. This trend is set to continue in the future. According to the latest market report, there is a shortage of at least 96,000 apartments in Berlin alone. Creative ideas are needed to prevent prices from skyrocketing even further and to ensure that everyone has a roof over their heads.

There are numerous free online calculators on the Internet that you can use to calculate the value of your property in just a few minutes. Many real estate agents also have a valuation calculator on their website. One might therefore think that online tools can replace a professional appraisal. However, this belief can sometimes cost money and time, as online calculators only help owners with an initial estimate.

How nice would it be if your own property could grow with your family? Since this is not the case, families who find their own four walls too cramped are faced with a decision: buy a new house or extend their existing home. But under what conditions is the latter even possible, and when is it smarter to pack up and move?

No one likes to buy a pig in a poke. This saying is even more true when it comes to large investments. When selling a property, it is therefore best to be honest from the outset and not conceal any defects. Potential buyers will scrutinize their supposed dream property with eagle eyes and use any undisclosed defects to drive down the price.

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue in housing. According to a Forsa survey, 82 percent of homeowners pay attention to environmental protection. This has an additional advantage: lower operating costs. But how do owners manage to keep their ecological footprint small within their own four walls while also saving money? And is this also possible with existing properties?

Whether it's a career change or a new addition to the family, you can find yourself needing to move house or requiring more space sooner than you think. When time is of the essence, it would be practical to sell your old property and buy a new one in one go. We reveal how to successfully swap properties.

If you want to sell your property, it pays to present it in the best possible light. We have compiled a list of things to look out for.

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As a regional real estate specialist with over 20 years of experience in the Olpe district, we place great value on high-quality, successful real estate brokerage. We take particular care to ensure that the services we provide to our customers are professional and personalized. As an owner-managed and independent company, our customers benefit from short communication channels and quick decisions.

On January 1, 2019, Garcia & Co Immobilien welcomed back a new "old" employee. Martin Naber, 36, previously worked for our company in a similar position.

There are various methods for determining the value of a property. In our series, we have already introduced you to the comparative value method and the asset value method. Now we take a closer look at the income approach and explain how it works and when it is used.

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Low interest rates have become almost the norm since 2016. But can we really assume that interest rates will remain low indefinitely? There are increasing signs of an interest rate turnaround, and some experts are predicting that the real estate bubble will soon burst. We outline the most important changes on the European financial market for you and highlight the possible effects on the real estate markets.