Eiffel Tower view from Dalida's Montmartre flat for sale

Luxury Paris apartment for sale in Dalida’s former Montmartre mansion

Perched high on a hill overlooking Paris in the highly prized Butte Montmartre neighborhood of the 18th arrondissement, a top floor duplex in Dalida’s former Montmartre home is currently on the market.

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European Real Estate Market Expected to Improve in 2013

European real estate market expected to heat up in 2013

The climate is looking more favorable for real estate investment in Europe with many viewing the Eurozone debt crisis as a potential stimulus for activity, a new survey from Ernst & Young shows.  Both volumes and transaction size in 2013 are likely to exceed levels seen in 2012.

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Paris real estate market outlook for 2013

A buyers market this spring, but a stronger second half predicted.  MeilleursAgents.com, the notaires of Paris, and an article in Direct Matin yesterday, all have come out with their assessments of what transpired in the Paris real estate market during 2012 and what is predicted for 2013.  The market was relatively frozen during the fall of 2012 as buyers hoped for falling prices and sellers hoped to maintain the record pricing levels achieved at the end of 2011.   Since the beginning of the new year, however, the market seems more fluid and prices are decreasing somewhat.  This increased flexibility is expected to yield higher sales volumes and a stronger market later this year.

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Purchasing power improves in Paris

Real Estate Purchasing Power Improves in Paris

Parisian homebuyers will be pleased to know their purchasing power is on the rise.  The results of a study show that buyers are able to afford larger properties for the price in Paris and its inner suburbs, as well as in Lille, Lyon and Bordeaux.  The size of property a Parisian household can acquire with €1,000 per month on a 20-year term has risen to 26.4 m2, a 4.6% increase from the beginning of the year. Continue reading “Real Estate Purchasing Power Improves in Paris” »

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Paris fractional ownership property for sale in the Marais

One of our most sought-after fractional ownership properties located in the heart of the Marais now has one last share available. The 800 square foot (75 m2) apartment consists of two bedrooms, a gorgeous dine-in kitchen, beautiful interior décor, and most importantly- a sunny terrace in the back overlooking green space. A rare gem in Paris.

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Investing in Paris real estate, an agent's perspective.

Buying an apartment in Paris, an agent’s perspective

Jen Angotti, a licensed Virginia real estate agent, interviewed PPG founder Miranda Bothe about the ins and outs of investing in Paris real estate. This post was featured on her blog Concrete Jungle DC.  

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Paris real estate development projects 2013

Paris is known for its Haussmannian style apartment buildings, classic crown moldings and generally small living quarters.  In the next year, this perception may change, as Paris sees the completion of over 30 brand new real estate developments. From total building refurbishments, to demolition and modern apartment construction, we have compiled the crème de la crème when it comes to new real estate developments in Paris.

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Unique Paris real estate: Live on the Seine in your own péniche

What could be better than living on a boat?  What about living on a boat in Paris?  This gorgeous, 220m2 houseboat or péniche offers the opportunity to watch life go by on the Seine river from your own terrace. Continue reading “Unique Paris real estate: Live on the Seine in your own péniche” »

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Paris plans Europe’s tallest skyscrapers in La Défense

With plans to build the Hermitage Plaza towers in Paris’ La Défense business district, Paris will soon trump London as home to Europe’s tallest building.  Each of the two skyscrapers, towering in at 320-meters-tall, was designed by Continue reading “Paris plans Europe’s tallest skyscrapers in La Défense” »