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Europe Completes Its First Ever Blockchain Real Estate Sale for €6.5 Million

Last week, the AnnA Villa in Paris made history by becoming the first-ever European property to be sold entirely via blockchain transaction. The luxury building, located in the city's Boulogne-Billancourt district, was valued at €6.5 million and was sold to French real estate companies, Sapeb Immobilier, and Valorcim.

The Increased Importance Of Environmental Sustainability In Real Estate

Staying one step ahead in the uncertain and competitive real estate space can be a challenge. We started out the year with many experts predicting that sustainability would once again be a "trend" for 2019. This is not an "aha" moment for most of us: Green building and sustainability have been enduring trends in the industry for the past couple of decades.Sustainability can no longer be considered a niche. In fact, consumers demand and expect it from most aspects of their lives. Even professional sports leagues, like the NFL, now have formal sustainability initiatives in place. According to a recent survey by Nielsen, 81% of consumers around the globe believe it is extremely or very important for companies to have environmental improvement as an objective.Full Article

Craft Brewery Estate Is On Tap Near Asheville

If you're a beer connoisseur, raise a pint to this classic North Carolina estate-and top it off with $3.4 million while you're at it. The sprawling 10.5-acre property in Fletcher includes the main residence, a barn, and a detached garage apartment. But the state-of-the-art craft home brewery guest house is the best thing on tap here.