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Cretalive Reports Greece’s Real Estate Market Runs on Three Different Speeds as Tech-Upgrades Outpace Location

Kostas Raptis

For decades, the golden rule of real estate was an uncreative mantra repeated by every broker from Chania to Thessaloniki: location, location, location. But according to a comprehensive market synthesis published by Cretalive, that old rule is officially dead. In today’s market, an elite address means absolutely nothing if the building’s energy certificate resembles a […]

3 days ago

The Real Reasons Some Homes Sit on the Market Too Long

Lydia Colman

Selling a home is supposed to feel relatively straightforward. Most homeowners expect the process to unfold naturally once the property is listed: buyers begin showing interest, showings start filling the calendar, offers arrive, negotiations begin, and the sale gradually moves toward closing. Sometimes the experience works exactly that way, especially when market conditions align well […]

3 weeks ago

Understanding the Home Buying Process as a First-Timer

Kostas Raptis

Master the home buying process with our essential guide for first-time buyers.

4 weeks ago

New European Low-Carbon (LCBI) Label to Target Renovations

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LCBI expands its green label to renovation projects across Europe, targeting hotels and housing with a unified carbon framework.

1 month ago

The Great Cretan Eviction and the €1,500 Digital Nomad Dream

Iorgos Pappas

As the 2026 tourist season starts, Heraklion residents face eviction and soaring rents. Discover the data behind Crete’s housing crisis.

1 month ago

Phuket Becomes the New Shore for Russia’s Global Citizens

Arthur Butler

Phuket is seeing a massive surge in Russian residency and property investment, led by Banyan Group’s billion-dollar development plans at Laguna Phuket.

2 months ago

Stop Throwing Away Dehumidifier Water in Crete

Kostas Raptis

Crete is humid and water-stressed. Throwing away dehumidifier water is wasteful. Use it for floors, flushing, cars, and plants—not drinking.

4 months ago

Golden Visa Applications Dropped Sharply in 2025

Kostas Raptis

Golden Visa applications in Greece fell sharply in 2025 as approvals surged and a large backlog remains.

6 months ago

How AI Boosts Energy Efficiency in Real Estate—KPMG Report

Kostas Raptis

AI and Strategic Energy Management are key to cutting building energy waste.

8 months ago

Athenian Riviera Thinks It’s Monaco

Iorgos Pappas

Vouliagmeni and the Athenian Riviera continue to attract global buyers with luxury homes and jaw-dropping sea views.

11 months ago

Madrid’s Palacio Torre-Almiranta to Be Transformed Into Luxury Residences

Manuel Santos

Persepolis Investments began construction on Palacio Torre-Almiranta in Madrid’s Chamberí district in June 2025.

11 months ago

Athenian Riviera Is a Magnet for Foreign Investors

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Athenian Riviera is attracting American, Arab, and European buyers with prices rising and ambitious projects underway.

1 year ago

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Hersonissos Signs €560,000 Infrastructure Contract to Repair 2020 Storm Damage

2026-06-04 By Kostas Raptis

Hersonissos Municipality has finally signed a €560,000 contract to fix the collapsed retaining walls and broken roads left behind by the severe floods of October and November… 2020.

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Hersonissos Expands Accessible Beaches With New SeaTrac Systems

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

Hersonissos has installed new SeaTrac systems at three beaches, expanding safe and independent sea access for people with mobility disabilities.

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Rethymno Pushes Green Tourism With World Bicycle Day Tour

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

The Rethymno Municipality and its Department of Tourism organized a targeted cycling excursion on Wednesday, June 3, to promote the region as a destination for sustainable and eco-friendly travel. The event, held in celebration of World Bicycle Day, attracted a small group of roughly 30 participants. The registry included local organizers alongside European visitors from […]

Heraklion Beach Getaways

Heraklion Becomes Europe’s Second Favorite Quick Escape

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

According to TUI’s Short Break Ranking 2026, Heraklion is becoming something else entirely: one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for travelers looking to escape for just a few days. The ranking places Heraklion second among all European beach destinations suitable for short breaks, behind only Corfu. The result reflects a growing trend among European travelers […]

Anydri Gorge

Seven Firefighters Rescue Injured Hiker in Anydri Gorge

2026-06-04 By Manuel Santos

A 59-year-old tourist was rescued from Anydri Gorge in Crete after suffering a leg injury during a hike. Seven firefighters and two vehicles responded.

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