047: HGTV's Adrian Leeds on Finding French Property the American Way & Her 27 Year Adventure Living in France
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Episode Summary:
Welcome back to this week’s episode on Eat the Damn Bread where we explore the topics of French property and living in France with HGTV’s House Hunters International property expert, Adrian Leeds. Today’s episode will cover Adrian’s journey embarking on a new life in France and a behind-the-scenes look at her career and current trajectory as the director of the Adrian Leeds Group, Inc., published journalist, author, property consultant and TV personality.
Topics Discussed:
— The nuances of the current state of French real estate
— Strategies to secure lending for a home in France as an American
— Why after 27 years years Adrian is pulling away from Paris
— How to find the gumption to make your expat dreams a reality
— How to truly enjoy a visit to Nice, France
— Adrian’s insight on understanding the cultural differences between France and the US that could make your visit a bit more pleasurable! And much more!
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Adrian Leed’s raison d’être is creating a thriving community of North American expatriates in France. She has accomplished this with her fast-growing empire, the Adrian Leeds Group, Inc., which finds French properties, promotes fractional ownership and manages rentals for individuals looking to embrace the European lifestyle. Adrian is not only a French property expert, but also a published journalist, author, property consultant and TV personality.
Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about Adrian’s personal journey from her beginnings in New Orleans to making the move with her family over twenty-five years ago to Paris!
To help you accomplish your dreams of living abroad in France, this week’s episode will ensure that you have the practical information and support you need to embark on a new adventure in France.
Get ready for an exciting conversation... grab a paper and pencil, and if you fancy, a glass of rosé , and come prepared for some of the best tidbits on French real estate as Adrian shares how to obtain “French Property the American way!”
Make sure to follow Adrian’s journey by visiting her website the Adrian Leeds Group and following her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Resources Mentioned:
Living and Investing in France Conference and Tour 2021
Webinar: Financial Planning for Expats
Adrian Leeds’ Group Upcoming Events
Isabel Wilkerson’s novel Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
HGTV episodes with Adrian Leeds
If you enjoyed this episode you would also appreciate:
Episode 21: Take Me to Paris with Leah Walker
Episode 42: Everyday Joie de Vivre with Yanique Francis of My Parisian Life
Episode 46: French Is Beautiful: Musings of French Life, Language and Culture with Carrie Anne James
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