2024 is underway, and real estate market experts are outlining their forecasts for the coming months, reflecting on the events of 2023. Despite macroeconomic challenges, there are moderately positive signs for various real estate sectors in Italy for 2024. Here's what...
China’s Real Estate Sector: Managing the Medium-Term Slowdown
Real estate has been a cornerstone of China’s economy, propelling its rapid expansion in recent decades and contributing up to 20 percent of economic activity. However, this reliance has led to the accumulation of significant risks. In the decade preceding the...
How the sharing economy has changed real estate
The emergence of the sharing economy has brought about significant transformations within the real estate sector. By enabling individuals to leverage their underutilized assets, such as homes and vehicles, for monetary gain, it has opened up new avenues for income...
Elevating Real Estate Appeal: The Role of Beverages in Property Enhancement
Property and beverages may appear as an unlikely duo, but their synergy creates a unique blend that enhances the allure and value of real estate. From residential properties to commercial spaces, beverages play a pivotal role in shaping social environments and...
The Era of Real Estate Disruption
Airbnb didn't just offer an alternative to traditional hotel stays; it revolutionized the accommodation industry, leaving hotels grappling with significant losses. Uber didn't simply coexist with taxis; it disrupted their entire operation. Netflix transformed the...
The significant value of design in real estate
Effective design is often initially perceived as a qualitative aspect, but when integrated into the real estate market, it introduces a myriad of opportunities in quantitative terms. Studies indicate that incorporating design into real estate development can yield...
Six Ways to Combine Real Estate With Interior Design
Interior designers, have a keen eye for envisioning the potential of a property coupled with their expertise and network in the local construction industry present a unique opportunity to expand your revenue streams by integrating these skills. Those well-versed in...
Residential Real Estate Market Insights for Paris
In March 2024, the residential real estate market in Paris showcased the following data: - Average price per square meter (sqm) for properties listed for sale: €11,328 - Average price per sqm for rental properties: €37 (furnished) and €31 (unfurnished) - Number of...
7 Reasons to Invest in Madrid
Investing in Madrid is not just about making a transaction; it's an entry into a flourishing market where stability, ambitious projects, and evolving financial opportunities converge. 1. Political and Legal Stability: Madrid, underpinned by Spain's stable legal...
Madrid, London & Paris, the 3 European cities with the highest real estate investment and development potential
According to the latest Emerging Property Trends Europe report from PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), 75% of real estate leaders believe that current valuations fail to accurately represent all the challenges and opportunities in the real estate sector. This...
Proptech, shaping the future of Real Estate
Proptech, short for "property technology," refers to the innovative use of technology in the real estate industry. It encompasses a wide range of digital innovations and solutions that are transforming how properties are bought, sold, rented, managed, and developed....
Creating video from text: Sora
Advancing AI: Introducing Sora - Text-to-Video Model In our pursuit to enhance AI capabilities, we're venturing into the realm of understanding and simulating the physical world in motion. Meet Sora, our latest innovation in text-to-video modeling. Sora boasts the...
Microsoft invests €3.2 billion in AI and the cloud in Germany
Microsoft plans to invest €3.2 billion in Germany by 2025, doubling AI and cloud capacities in its data centers and aiming to train over 1.2 million people in digital skills. Brad Smith, Microsoft's Vice Chair and President, highlights Germany's strong position in...
How PropTech Is Changing the Real Estate Industry
Property Technology, or PropTech, refers to the integration of technology into the real estate sector, aiming to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. By leveraging advanced data analytics and trending technologies, PropTech offers innovative solutions...
Spot light on Co-ownership model Pacaso
Pacaso, the trailblazer in formalizing the modern model of co-ownership, revealed through its inaugural category report that the trend of purchasing a home before marriage or without formal coupling is gaining traction, as reported by Inman in a Feb. 14 press release....
10 top European cities to invest in Real Estate
Real estate investment has historically been a cornerstone of wealth-building strategies, and amidst the resurgence of inflation, it has become increasingly vital to consider real estate as an anti-inflationary asset. Across Europe, discerning investors are presented...
California home sales uptick 6 Percent annually in January
Based on the latest data from the California Association of Realtors, existing home sales in the state rebounded in January 2024 to their highest level in six months, following a sharp pullback in mortgage rates towards the end of 2023. In January, closed escrow sales...
Global Cities Residential Price Growth Recovers as Interest Rate Cuts Begin
As of late 2023, global housing markets continue to exhibit robust price growth, despite a significant increase in interest rates since late 2021, according to property consultant Knight Frank. In our analysis of world cities, average prices faced a quarterly decline...
Time to buy a house ? It might cost double of the price
New official data reveals notable trends in house prices and rents across the European Union, with variations evident throughout the region. In the third quarter of 2023, both house prices and rents in Europe saw a collective increase of 0.8% compared to the second...