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French Mortgages in 2025: Why Non-Resident International Buyers Should Consider French Financing

June 2, 2025

After years of elevated interest rates that cooled the French property market, 2025 is emerging as a remarkable...

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A Lift in the City of Lights: The Enduring Charm (and Challenges) of Elevators in Parisian Apartments

May 29, 2025

Ah, Paris! The city of exquisite architecture, charming cobblestone streets, and… an enduring love affair with the...

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Dollar to Euro: Currency Exchange Companies vs. Wise for Your Paris Property Purchase

May 27, 2025

When buying property in Paris and managing ongoing expenses from abroad, choosing the right currency conversion service...

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Paris Bans Key Lockboxes in Latest Effort to Limit Short-Term Rentals

February 10, 2025

The Mayor of Paris has issued a new decree on January 24th prohibiting the installation of lockboxes and key storage...

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2025 Thermal Efficiency Rental Ban: Can Paris’s Real Estate Market Adapt in Time?

November 15, 2024

With less than six months until France’s ambitious thermal efficiency regulations take effect, Paris’s real estate...

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The Secret to Living on the Champs-Élysées for $215 per Month: Paris’s Hidden Housing Solution

November 15, 2024

In a city where median rents reach €39 ($42) per square foot, an innovative housing solution is allowing some lucky...

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Our Comprehensive Guide to New Paris Short-Term Rental Regulations – What Property Owners Need to Know

November 9, 2024

In a landmark decision that will reshape Paris’s tourist accommodation landscape, French parliamentarians have...

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French Real Estate Market Insights 2024: Analysis of INSEE’s Latest Report

September 17, 2024

The latest report from the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) provides a...

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The Recent NAR Settlement: Lessons from Paris and Silicon Valley

August 17, 2024

As a seasoned real estate advisor with practices in both Paris, France and Silicon Valley, California, I’ve had the...

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Buying an Apartment in Paris: The Ins and Outs of Getting a Non-Resident Mortgage in France

July 19, 2024

An overview of mortgage rules and regulations for foreign property investors Investing in French real estate has...

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Exploring Paris Made Easy:The Best Apps to Download Before Your Trip

July 9, 2024

Keep these useful apps close by at all times during your next trip to ParisVisiting Paris to explore properties and...

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Are Short-Term Rentals Legal in Paris?The Easy Answer: Yes, If You Find the Right Apartment.

June 27, 2024

Plus, two off-market properties that can legally rent out short-term, the perfect mix of personal use and investment...

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