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Paris real estate: The strong dollar and low interest rates mean it is a great time to buy
We’ve said it before, but now it is more true than ever: With the dollar at twenty year highs and interest rates still below 2.5%, it makes sense to invest in Paris real estate while it is effectively 25% discounted from levels in the past five years. The chart below shows that current mortgage rates in France are far below those available in the US.
If you’ve always wanted a place in Paris, there has seldom been a better moment.
Contact Paris Property Group to learn more about buying or selling property in Paris.
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