Question: Hi Miranda, 1) Another American I know has an organization that helps American’s find apartments for a “finder’s fee” of 2.5 %, saying she is not a real estate agent. How do you differ?

Question: From the point of view of US IRS reporting, what kind of “Company” is an SCI? A Partnership? A Corporation? OR?

Every summer in Paris, as soon as the weather turns nice after a harsh winter, terraces are full of patrons sipping on rosé wine, and parks are full of picnics.  Here’s our round up of the events beyond the cafés that you should be sure not to miss if you’re in the City of Lights […]

Ernst & Young released a study this month surveying a significant grouping of active French real estate investors.  According to the report, 77% of investors surveyed believe that France will be an attractive investment market in 2012.

One hot topic following the election of President François Hollande is his plan to impose rent controls on French apartments.  

Question: Do you do anything for PACA real estate, notably Cannes? Do you have a sister site?

The last ten years have seen tremendous market growth in Paris, both in commercial and residential real estate. At the nadir of the market turmoil in 2008-2009, the greatest impact on Paris real estate

Located on the first floor (American 2nd) of a charming 18th century building in Marais style, this 807 square foot 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment features a private terrace on a secluded courtyard. Nestled in the heart of the historic Marais, just a stone’s throw from the magnificent Place de Vosges, the apartment at rue Malher is […]

Paris is the sixth-most-favoured market overall, and its retail, office, and hotel sectors are highly rated by investors looking for acquisitions. Investors reported that Paris and London offered the best opportunities in 2012. “The market has scale, liquidity, a reasonably protected legal framework, and a diverse range of tenants.”

Purchase taxes on Paris apartments often give buyers pause; but how does Paris really stack up to other major real estate markets?