Keeping it Real by Housing.com

Ep 102 | The Pune Playbook: Why the city remains a magnet for builders

Pune, with its pleasant climate, sociocultural and economic richness and the IT appeal remains a preferred real estate investment location, despite short term challenges in home sales. In this episode, we have Ravi Varma, Chairman Emeritus, National Association of Realtors, who decodes the Pune real estate playbook for us. With over 50 years of experience during which he served as a President of the Estate Agents Association of Pune for six years, Mr Varma knows the nitty-gritties of the city’s real estate market and is the person to turn to when looking for advice on Pune’s evolving housing situation.

Ep 101 | How to be a Homeowner as Property Prices go North

In this episode of Keeping it Real with Housing.com we are joined by Ravi Varma, Chairman Emeritus, National Association of Realtors, to unpack how the residential real estate market performed in Q1 and make informed guesses about the near-term growth outlook. In its Q1 report on the sector, Housing.com observed a phase of cautious consolidation after a period of rapid expansion during the pandemic years. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, multiple global conflicts and punishing US tariffs, the domestic economy has been resilient and even beat expectations with its second quarter FY26 GDP growth. Amid this, what should we expect of the real estate sector? Tune in!

Ep 100 | Silicon Valley To Buyer’s Paradise: Behind Bengaluru’s Rise As Real Estate Hub

Bengaluru is much more than being the IT capital of the country. It is India’s own Silicon Valley, and with that, the city has also emerged as a real estate buyer’s paradise. Already home to several IT firms, Bengaluru sure does has a natural appeal when it comes to the real estate market. The growth has expanded from just a few pockets, offering even bigger opportunities to those looking to buy their dream house and also unlock higher returns on their investment. This episode turns the focus on Bengaluru, where builders are cashing in on the city’s infra and IT potential to deliver projects that combine affordable luxury with new-age amenities. E Jayashree Kurup, Director, Real Estate & Cities at Wordmeister Editorial Services LLP, decodes the latest trends, real estate hotspots and what lies ahead of Bengaluru’s real estate market. She also discusses how Bengaluru stacks up as a destination for rental income, and what makes it a buyer’s paradise. Tune in to explore how should you navigate Bengaluru’s evolving property market to capitalise on opportunities.

Ep 99 | How Luxury Living is Redefining Bengaluru’s Realty Market

Bengaluru has burnished its reputation as an innovation and entrepreneurship hub. Now, with the who’s who of the startup world calling the city their home, the Silicon Valley of India is also fast becoming a hotspot for high-end property development. In this episode of Keeping it Real with Housing.com, we're talking luxury living in Bengaluru, with Gautam Agarwal, Chief Operating Officer, Casagrand. Whether you're a luxury homebuyer, a real estate enthusiast, or simply someone curious about the world of high-end living, this episode is for you.

Ep 98 | How Innovation is Shaping Bengaluru’s Real Estate Future

From a serene cantonment town to a thriving, startup hub, Bengaluru has scripted a transformation like few other cities, and its story is a work in progress even now. As Bengaluru draws people from all over the country and the world, hosting some migrants temporarily and some who make it their home - the city has become a melting pot of cultures and aspirations. In this episode of Keeping it Real with Housing.com, Jagmohan, Deputy Director of Casagrand, reveals what makes Bengaluru a promising real estate market that complements the city’s evolving identity.