Buying in France isn’t always simple - my articles below will help you make sense of it.
In France, real estate commissions are structured differently than in the U.S. Here’s how agents are paid, how commissions are split, and what happens when you work with a buyer’s agent.
In France, a property purchase typically takes 2 to 4 months. Here’s why - and how each step protects you as a buyer.
French closing fees, or 'frais de notaire', are typically 7% for properties that are not newly built. Most of the fee goes to the state, not the notary. Here’s how the fees are calculated and what they cover.
Yes - you can get a French mortgage even as an American, Canadian or non-resident buyer. Here’s how financing works, what to expect from French banks, and why rates may pleasantly surprise you.
The French property system is one of the safest in the world - with notaries, cooling-off periods, and legal checks designed to protect you every step of the way.
In France, your offer isn’t binding - but once it’s accepted, the seller must pause showings. Here’s how the offer process protects both sides and what happens next.