October 20, 2026
Real estate prices are rising—yet real estate is becoming more affordable? What sounds contradictory at first becomes clear upon closer examination of the 2026 real estate market. This is because there is a significant difference between a nominal purchase price and its actual value as measured by purchasing power.
The latest GREIX Purchase Price Index from the Kiel Institute shows that, in the second quarter of 2026, prices for condominiums and single-family homes across Germany did indeed rise in nominal terms. However, when adjusted for inflation, all residential real estate segments examined were down year-over-year.
But does that automatically mean now is the right time to buy? And what does this trend mean for homeowners considering a sale? It is crucial to consider the purchase price, purchasing power, financing, and the respective local market conditions together.
August 14, 2026
The way people search for real estate is changing. While prospective buyers have primarily used real estate portals and traditional search engines in the past, artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a new entry point. With ChatGPT, people can already describe their real estate preferences in natural language—from a single-family home with a yard in Berlin-Köpenick to a condominium in Friedrichshagen.
But what does this development mean for buyers—and especially for owners looking to sell their properties? And what role does the real estate agent play as AI becomes increasingly important in the search for the right home?
Berlin - Treptow-Köpenick
Ariane & Andreas Gräfenstein
| Address |
Bölschestraße 106/107
12587
Berlin
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| Tel. | +49 30 - 65 66 0 5000 |
| Fax | +49 30 - 65 66 0 5020 |
| [email protected] |
Berlin - Treptow-Köpenick
Ariane & Andreas Gräfenstein
Bölschestraße 106/107
12587 Berlin
Bölschestraße 106/107
12587 Berlin
| Tel. | +49 30 - 65 66 0 5000 |
| Fax | +49 30 - 65 66 0 5020 |
| [email protected] |
