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When viewing a property, many people find it difficult to imagine what their new home will look like once it is furnished. With the help of digitalization and augmented reality, potential buyers can experience their new home already furnished—on their smartphone or tablet. Augmented reality makes it possible to expand reality by superimposing virtual objects, giving you a glimpse into the future. The advantage: everything can be done from home. This saves unnecessary viewings in real life.

Am I in the wrong room? This is surely what some apartment owners have thought when they arrived at their homeowners' association meeting to find rows of empty chairs instead of a full house. So why can't the owners' meeting simply take place online? Whether it's a 360-degree tour or a smart home, digitalization makes many things easier for owners. But when it comes to virtual WEG meetings, the law doesn't seem to have caught up yet.

Real estate portals give many owners the impression that selling property is very easy. Basically, all you need to do is place an ad online with just a few clicks, and when demand is high, the inquiries will come flooding in. To some extent, this is true. However, professional and low-risk real estate sales go far beyond simply placing an ad. In high-demand markets, apartment seekers take advantage of almost every opportunity to find a suitable property. But it is not always possible to say with certainty whether the right buyer is among them. A high number of viewings does not always bode well. Quite the contrary.

In the past, if you wanted to sell or rent a house, you simply placed an ad in the newspaper. Today, things are different. Real estate portals, Facebook ads, and groups are the modern ways to find a buyer or tenant for your property. But which of these numerous platforms is best for you?

The real estate market is in turmoil. Anyone who has sold a house quickly finds themselves with a crowd of prospective buyers at their door and is spoilt for choice. Which prospective buyers are really serious and can afford your property? How do I sell in such a way as to achieve the best possible result? We show you everything you need to consider.

All of Germany is groaning and moaning under the temperatures of the hot summer of 2018. With over 30 degrees Celsius in the shade, it's hard to take a step. A dip in cool water sounds tempting, but refreshing outdoor pools and lakes are not usually right on your doorstep. It would be different if you had a pool in your own garden...

Often, the property has not yet been paid off at the time of divorce. Those who signed the loan agreement are responsible for servicing the mortgage. This is often both spouses.

The issue of poverty in old age has been on the minds of Germans for a long time. According to a study by the German Institute for Economic Research, one in two workers aged 55 to 64 will not receive a pension sufficient to maintain their current standard of living. On average, they will be short €700 per month. For property owners, there are exciting opportunities to supplement their state pension.

The wall unit in the living room full of photos and memories, the large dining table in the kitchen where the whole family gathers on Sundays, and the spacious corner sofa where you have spent so many evenings: When you decide to trade your home for a senior-friendly apartment in your golden years, you won't be able to take most of the furniture that has been with you for decades. But what happens to it? We've put together four options and explain what's important to consider.

A house that looks like a three-dimensional garden, or perhaps a modern glass building? The latest building trends are reminiscent of structures from science fiction and fantasy films. We have selected the most interesting ones. Maybe you will find something for your building project.

A vacation home on the Baltic Sea or perhaps in the south of France? A motorhome makes both possible. More and more Germans are opting for motorhomes, says Horst Spiertz. In an interview, the owner of the motorhome dealership Auto & Freizeit reveals why motorhomes are becoming an alternative to vacation homes.