You had actually planned to stay in your beloved house well into old age. But now a new job is beckoning – in another city. The question then arises: What happens now with […]
48% Almost every second retiree has heard of reverse mortgages. This was the finding of a recent study by the German Society for Reverse Mortgages (DEGIV). However, only 31 percent of those surveyed know what it actually entails […]
Lack of information can be very costly. A property heir who wanted to live in his deceased father's house learned this the hard way. In itself, not a problem, but he made a mistake: he let himself be misled by […]
Completely redecorating before selling? It might sound like an expensive undertaking and a lot of work – but it can actually pay off in terms of both selling price and time. The magic word is […]
There are many arguments in favor of not letting the solar energy that shines on our roofs every day go to waste: Self-generated electricity is climate-friendly and also makes homeowners independent of energy suppliers and rising […]
As in many other processes of change, the question also arises during a divorce: What do we do with our property? This question is rarely easy to answer, as the right solution depends on various factors. […]
If your lawn has been exposed to too much sun and has turned a yellowish-brown color, it may be because it was cut too drastically. The bad news for lazy gardeners: it's better to mow frequently in the summer, but […]
82% of Germans would like to live in an unusual place. This was the result of a representative study by the mortgage lender Interhyp. For example, 24% of those surveyed would like to live in a country house, a farmhouse, or a mill […]
A real estate agent is generally not obligated to provide tax advice to their clients during property purchases. With this ruling, the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) dismissed the damages claim of a private seller whose agent had failed to inform her about the speculation period. The […]
Selling a house seems easier than ever these days. Online portals not only offer everyone a public platform, but many digital providers have also taken over functions that were once the exclusive domain of real estate agents. But does this lead to […]