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Clothes make the man—and that also applies to real estate. If you professionally stage a property before putting it up for sale, potential buyers can better imagine themselves living there. The result: the property sells faster and at a better price.

How much is a property worth? As much as someone is willing to pay for it. At least, that is the idea behind the comparative value method. It seems simple enough. However, the question arises as to what extent properties can be compared with one another.

The desire to own real estate is not limited to a certain age group. Young adults also dream of owning an apartment in the city or a house with a garden, but are deterred by the thought of financing it. However, it can work if you consider a few points when building your assets.

Real estate prices have fallen sharply in recent months, while interest rates have stabilized and even dropped slightly recently. Is this the ideal time to enter the real estate market? Max and Anna K. have proven that it is possible.

Good news for buyers: following the turbulence of the past two years, the real estate market has stabilized and adapted to the changed conditions. In June 2024, the European Central Bank (ECB) even lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25 percent for the first time. What does this development mean for buying real estate?

As our society ages, barrier-free living space is becoming increasingly important. More and more young prospective buyers are looking into the possibility of barrier-free conversion of a property. This is because they want to continue living in their own four walls in their old age. But can barrier-free conversion really increase the value of a property?

The asking price of a property has a significant influence on whether the property finds a buyer, whether it is sold at a fair market price, and how long the property remains on the market. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, property sellers should bear a few things in mind.

"We are delighted to be able to offer our customers this new service," explains Pedro Garcia, Managing Director of Garcia Immobilien. "The real estate market in Germany is on the move and many people are looking for properties beyond their immediate surroundings. With our expanded offering, we can now offer prospective buyers even more opportunities to find properties faster and enable sellers to sell their properties more quickly – regardless of location and country."

For married couples, shared property is often more than just a home; it also represents a significant asset and an important part of their retirement provisions. But how should couples deal with property in the event of a divorce?

In addition to a property, many prospective buyers are also looking for suitable financing. There are various options available here. Our overview provides information about the most important financing options.

Anna M. and her two siblings inherited their parents' house, where they spent their childhood. In addition to mourning their father, they now have to decide what to do with the large property on the outskirts of town. It almost led to a falling out, as everyone had different ideas.

Many prospective buyers are still deterred by real estate prices and interest rates. But the asking price does not have to be the final word. Property seekers still have good opportunities to negotiate. This expands the scope for property searches.