Antoine and Annie Ksadzhikyan bought an apartment in Nice, France, without ever seeing it in person. They did it from Los Angeles, over FaceTime, and they have zero regrets. Annie Sargent talks with them about finding the right neighborhood, making an offer in two hours, and securing a French mortgage as Americans — no small feat. You'll also hear what daily life looks like when you split your time between LA and the Côte d'Azur. In the magazine segment, Annie shares hard-won tips from a two-week road trip through France on making the most of your time as a visitor. Hit play. Then subscribe so you never miss an episode.

Table of Contents for this Episode

Today on the podcast: Buying an Apartment in Nice Sight Unseen and Getting a French Mortgage as Americans
Magazine segment
Meet Antoine and Annie
Why Nice Became the Dream
Cold Emails to Agencies
Pandemic Pause and Persistence
Choosing Carré d'Or Location
FaceTime Tours and The Offer
Negotiating Terms and Acceptance
Remote Closing and Loan Hunt
France vs US Buying Process
Notaire Power of Attorney
Trusting a Sight Unseen Purchase
Living Between Two Countries
Why Nice Has Everything
Finding Promenade du Paillon
Why Nice Keeps Improving
First Day Rituals in Nice
Beach Clubs and Market Days
Europe vs US Lifestyle
Making Friends and Expat Groups
Favorite Riviera Villages
Driving North and Parking Tips
Buying Property Paperwork
French Loans Income and Age
Booking Flights Without Hacks
To Rent or Keep It Private
Living Two Lives Abroad
Patron Thanks And Perks
Thank you, patrons
Planning Around Closures
Ideal Daily Touring Rhythm
How Long To Stay
Trustworthy Travel Advice
Tickets Lines And Timing
Time Estimates For Visits
VoiceMap Tours And Future Plans
Newsletter Credits And Episode 600
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