Paris Fractional Ownership

Paris food markets

2010-12-29T04:22:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite guests who has recently become an owner of one of my Fractional Properties here in Paris has just launched her latest endeavor; an iPod/iPad/iPhone application that provides an excellent overview of a number of Paris' best food markets. During her last few stays at her apartment in Paris she took the time to travel all around the City of Light to visit food markets in each arrondissement and has compiled her findings for the users of this very pretty application.

It can be downloaded directly to your apple hardware and will make a great tool to have on hand for your next visit to Paris. You can visit the website she has set up to explain a bit about the application here:

www.parisfoodmarkets.com

I highly recommend it...

Glenn Cooper
www.rentals-paris.com
www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Paris for FREE!

2010-11-03T09:17:00.000-07:00

Paris is one of the best places in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve. Whether you prefer the high energy of a night club, first class dining or simply settling down in your private Paris apartment (visit: http://www.rentals-paris.com/) sharing a glass of champagne with friends and family, Paris offers it all.

There are also a few great places to celebrate New Year's Eve in the City of Light for free. Here's our top 3 favorites:
1. The famous Champs-Elysees, is traditionally where Paris residents and tourist head to be at the center of the party. The crowds start to gather around 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve, so you'll want to get an early start and bring along your favorite champagne to uncork at the strike of midnight.

2. The Eiffel Tower of course! Experience the excitement as the tower disappears into darkness at the count-down to the new year, then explodes into a sparkling cascade of lights and sound at the stroke of midnight. While gazing at the magnificent display of lights, you'll also want to keep an eye on your belongings and beware of pickpockets in the crowd.

3, The Sacre Coeur Cathedral plaza in Montmartre is another favorite, and a significantly calmer place to bid farewell to the current year. Montmartre is the highest point in Paris, and if the evening sky is clear, you'll have a spectacular view of the entire Paris skyline and all the celebrations below. Here, you will also find plenty of bars and non-traditional ways to celebrate the New Year in nearby Pigalle.

So whether you choose fine dining, clubbing or something for FREE, you'll need a place to return for the evening. Paris Fractional Ownership offers you a place to call home each New Year, and every New Year. To find how you can have more to celebrate in 2011 and beyond, visit:
http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com
You'll be amazed to see how affordable owning your Paris pied-a-terre can be, for your own usage each year as you like when you like.

Too Good to Be True in Paris

2010-10-22T05:32:00.001-07:00

Owning your own apartment in Central Paris starting at €14,900 sounds too good to be true, but it's not! If this is your price range, Fractional Ownership is your solution. For details on this and other possible opportunities visit:

http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com/notre-dame-paris.php

Glenn Cooper makes Paris Fractional ownership simple.

If you've been waiting for the right time to own property in Paris, now is the time to jump in! It is possible to own the best of both worlds, with one of the best being a luxury home in Paris. Fractional ownership gives you the opportunity to actually own a portion of the Paris property you purchase. However, fractional ownership is not the same as a timeshare. From our point of view, fractional ownership is better. Why? Because with a timeshare, you only purchase a specific amount of "time" to spend at the property. You would not actually own any portion of the property.

Return to a home in Paris that you own, each year for a fraction of the cost of full ownership or a luxury hotel stay. Visit: http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com/notre-dame-paris.php

Capture Your Dream

2010-10-18T13:38:00.000-07:00

Capture spectacular photography and your elusive dream to live in Paris at the same time during the entire month of November.

November is the “Mois de la Photo”, a month-long photographer lover’s dream, held every two years, with more than 100 photo exhibits. This event turns the City of Light into the photography capital of the world!

Additionally, in conjunction with “Mois de la Photo", you won’t want to miss the 14th annual PARIS PHOTO exhibition from 18 November to 21 November 2010 at the Carrousel du Louvre. The Paris Photo exhibition attracts more than 40,000 visitors each day under the stunning Louvre Pyramid. For more info visit:
http://www.parisphoto.fr/?lg=en

Capture your elusive dream to live in Paris during the month of November (or any month you choose) with an affordable fractional ownership luxury apartment.
If you love the idea of living in Paris, and returning to the same place over and over, don’t miss this opportunity to find out more about Paris fractional ownership apartments by visiting:
http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

You’ll be amazed to see how affordable owning your Paris pied-a-terre can be, for your own usage each year as you like when you like….

Autumn in Paris

2010-10-11T04:31:00.000-07:00

Autumn in Paris is truly vibrant as changing Fall colors appear. As a rule, it's a little chilly, with average temperatures at around 50 degrees Farenheit and rain is refreshingly common. It's the perfect time of year to enjoy indoor activities such as visiting exhibits at Paris' many fine museums.

Whether you live here or are on vacation you can enjoy, until December 20th, The Festival d’Automne à Paris (Paris’ Autumn Festival) which is taking place right now.

The Festival d’Automne à Paris is contemporary art festival which was founded in 1972 by Michel Guy, with support from France’s President at the time, Georges Pompidou. Every year, from September to December,the Festival presents over forty events including 350 performances embracing and combining various contemporary art forms while attracting an audience of more than 100 000.

Autumn is the perfect time of year to experience original works of art from around the world including Australia, Bali, Bhutan, China, Egypt,Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mongolia and South Africa. For more info on The Festival d’Automne à Paris, visit:
http://www.festival-automne.com/program-2010.html

If you can enjoy Paris only in the autumn, why not do it from the comfort of your own Parisian home. Enjoy Autumn Festivals or simply people-watching from inside a warm, cozy cafe in your Paris neighborhood. Owning a fractional home in Paris is easy and affordable. Find out more about affordable Paris fractional ownership for any season you choose in Paris by visiting:
http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

You’ll be amazed to see how affordable owning your Paris pied a terre can be, for your own usage each year as you like when you like….

2010-09-30T04:50:00.000-07:00

Everyone loves beauty and Paris has an abundance of beautiful architecture, beautiful art, music and people. Every year, twice a year New York, London, Milan and Paris each host their "Fashion Week." Paris is considered by many to be the world epicenter for Fashion. September 28th to October 6th, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Valentino and many other designers will display their ready to wear spring summer 2011 collections during Paris Fashion Week.

For schedule details, visit:

http://www.modeaparis.com/va/collections/2011eppap/index.html

If you love the beautiful idea of returning regularly to Paris, once or twice a year and staying at your own wonderful pied a terre, Paris fractional ownership is the way to go. Our fractional properties offer an unbeatable ownership opportunity for people who love coming to Paris regulary and who plan to continue to do so into the future.

By purchasing a share of a beautiful Paris apartment, you can come to Paris each year and enjoy the best seat in the house of your wonderful pied a terre, and you will always be sure to have the same great place each year, since you own it.

Ask about your opportunity today or visit: www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

Paris fractional ownership vs. Paris apartment rentals

2010-07-06T15:37:00.000-07:00

A new article was printed in the NY Times today discussing the ongoing discussion that Paris city officials are considering outlawing short term rentals. This dialogue began over a year ago, and is not new, however the NY Times article has opened up the topic again. The article incorrectly states that short term rentals are illegal in Paris. This is simply not true; there are just a number of rules in effect that basically imply that a person renting an apartment in Paris (for any duration) must have the authorization to do so and comply by the various local laws. This applies to most agencies today. I would suggest not renting with an individual owner who requires cash payments and does not provide you with an official contract, but that is common sense to most of us..

However, the idea that the city officials might continue to frown upon short term rentals could happen. For a variety of reasons, vacation rentals might become more difficult to come by in the upcoming years. This is not for sure, but it could happen. Therefore for people who love coming to Paris and plan to continue to do so into the future, the idea of Paris Fractional Ownership is the way to go...

By purchasing a share of a beautiful Paris apartment, you can come to Paris each year and enjoy your wonderful Paris pied a terre, risk free and you will always be sure to have the same place, since you own it. Paris fractional ownership is becoming a very desirable way for people who love the City of Light to invest a bit and actually own their own place here. This would certainly remove any risks about being closed out of the rental market in future years, and provide you with your own Paris home sweet home...
Please contact us with any questions you have.

Glenn Cooper
www.paris-fractional-ownership.com
www.rentals-paris.com

As Euro weakens, Europe offers good value again

2010-05-21T00:02:00.000-07:00

Since the creation of the Euro, it's appreciation has worked against European exporters in all sectors. Prices in general have increased for most items in most countries in Europe and this together with the strong Euro has made it expensive for people coming over for a vacation or looking to invest a buy a property here. A few important structural factors are now starting to negatively impact the Euro's value and this looks as though it will continue for a while. Many analysts are even beginning to suggest that the Euro and Dollar might reach parity soon (1 Euro=1 Dollar).

Of course this is specultive and nothing is for sure. However, the analysis has shown that the Euro is destined to fall down and remain at a level where European goods and services will become good value as they once were. This means better value for a European vacation or for those looking to buy an apartment in a European city. Paris apartments, as desirable as they are for all those who love Paris, will now become affordable again and a secure place to invest your money.

The trend today is to buy a Paris fractional ownership share, which will provide you with a beautiful Paris apartment that you will own and use each year, without the worries of managing the property throughout the year. You'll be able to pay for exactly what you want; your time spent in the City of Light, without the burden of worrying about the apartment (maintenance, cleaning, problems, rentals, etc.).

We are available to help you understand Paris fractional ownership and have several beautiful properties currently for sale. Please feel free to contact Glenn Cooper
coopergl@gmail.com

Customer Service in Paris

2010-05-01T16:47:00.000-07:00

Many people contact me regularly to ask about renting a Paris apartment. They ask me various specific questions about the apartments and the pros and cons of renting compared to staying at a Paris hotel. There are a number of obvious answers (dramatically increased space for money, the wonderful amenities, rare locations in many cases that are not even possible when staying in hotels, etc.).

One question that arises relates to customer service. Clients who often stay at hotels like having access to a concierge to answer questions or help out when needed. They question the ability to get assistance when staying at a rented apartment, and this is a valid concern.

There is a huge difference between renting an apartment using on of the large database agencies that are not present in Paris or renting from a small personally managed company whose staff and owners are present in Paris and available when you need them. As a rule, when a rental website has more than 30 apartments or so, this is the sign that they are simply a central booking agency, with no personal touch, or staff present in Paris to take your phone calls when needed. The smaller agencies who take pride in providing customer service are much more suited to those who like to feel 'taken care of' not just a client of an online agency with no follow up during your stay.

I strongly suggest that all people considering renting an apartment for their vacation, whether it be in Paris or anywhere else in the world, verify that they are dealing with people who are present in Paris and who personally manage their properties to avoid any surprises once you arrive for your sojourn. This will ensure that you are not only getting good value for money with a wonderful Paris apartment, but you are also in touch with people who take your customer service seriously. Today, this makes all the difference...

Glenn Cooper
www.rentals-paris.com
www.paris-fractional-ownership.com
www.paris-aparts.com

Paris Fractional Ownership - Shares still available for Le Notre Dame

2010-04-17T16:25:00.000-07:00

We are all watching the news to follow this terrible story concerning the Icelandic Volcano eruptions that are halting European airline travel for a few days. We hope that travel resumes it's normal pace while ensuring safety for all of our friends and guests who stay with us here in Paris.

Looking towards the future, we are happy to announce that we are continuing to sell shares of our beautiful Notre Dame studio apartment. Each person who comes to visit it, falls in love and buys a share immediately. This first property is such a rare exceptional property that we understand why the shares are selling so well. For those of you who dream of having your own place in Paris, but have never purchased real estate abroad, this Paris Fractional Ownership property is the perfect first property for you. Please have a look at our Notre Dame property.

We are also offering some more substantial two bedroom apartments for sale as well, in the same 4 star locations (Notre Dame and Le Marais addresses). This is a relatively easy way to purchase Paris property. In addition your apartment's management will be taken care of by a small structure that provides our owners a very high level of attention to detail.

Our fractional ownership properties will be your answer to achieving your dream of owning a piece of Paris.

Glenn Cooper
Paris Fractional Ownership Website

Paris Real Estate Hotter than ever

2010-03-30T14:07:00.000-07:00

The winter was a quiet one and maybe it just goes to show that there is some truth to that old Axiom, 'Nothing beats springtime in Paris' but things are happening here. Rentals are filling up more quickly than ever and there is renewed interest in the Paris Fractional Ownership properties too. I have just received a new buyer for a share of my Notre Dame studio apartment and several people are set to visit the Place des Vosges two bedroom apartment in April.

The general economy is improving and the Euro is falling quite a bit with respect to the other main world currencies so there is no secret that this is suddenly spurring demand in Fractional Ownership. In addition a number of people are simply telling me that they are tired of waiting to move ahead with their life time dream of owning a place in Paris that they can use regularly and finally have their own Paris pied a terre. One person who just sent me a purchase contract said 'Glenn, the time is right and I'm doing what I've wanted to do for many years'. Maybe her wisdom was on target and this is the year to make Paris Fractional Ownership a reality for you as well.

Glenn Cooper
www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

Euro weakens - New opportunities for Paris Fractional Ownership

2010-01-29T02:35:00.000-08:00

The Euro has started a downward trend with respect to most other international currencies with notably a fall to below the $US 1.40 per Euro rate. This has been in process for the past month and seems to be what 2010 holds for Europe. As the Euro weakens, the increased value will make European travel and investment even more favorable for Americans, Canadians, South Americans, Australians, etc. Now is the perfect time to consider that trip to Paris that you put off last year for economic reasons. Rentals in Paris is still offering reduced rates on our beautiful central Paris apartments to help you make the decision even more easily.
Paris Rentals Website

In addition for those of you who were considering buying an apartment in Paris, our Paris Fractional Ownership properties are expanding and each day it becomes more and more reasonable as the Euro falls. Please feel free to email any questions you have about owning a share of a beautiful Paris pied a terre.
Paris Fractional Ownership Website

Glenn Cooper

Paris fractional ownership: Buying your first Paris apartment

2009-12-06T05:23:00.000-08:00

Paris is such a surprising city. It doesn't seem to follow patterns seen anywhere else in the world. This past year while the news was constantly reminding us of the poor state of the economy, you would have been hard pressed to see any signs of this in the City of Light. Restaurants, cafes, stores and museums were all more alive than ever before.

This goes for Real estate here too. The desirability of owning a Paris apartment has turned the Paris Flat into a pretty stable place to invest some money. With interest rates as low as they are today, this has created more incentives to purchase a Paris apartment for many who have wanted to do so and finally decided to go ahead with their dream plans..

Paris Fractional ownership is the easiest way to go about making a first purchase in Paris. The amount of money required is far less than buying the property as full time owner outright and the worries involved with day to day management are minimal since our management team takes care of everything for you.

We are proposing ideally located Paris apartments on the Ile de la Cite and in the Marais and shares are already being sold so please have a look here if you are interested..

http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

Look forward to hearing from you.

Glenn Cooper

From Colorado to Paris: Maribeth Clemente

2009-10-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

Would you like to 'Live like a Parisian for a period of time' as discussed by Maribeth Clemente in her recent article published in Bonjour Colorodo . This well known travel writer honored Rentals in Paris LLC with a very informative article highlighting the advantages of selecting one of our beautiful Paris apartment rentals.

Glenn Cooper notes that it makes sense from the point of view of your wallet, which will be happy to see you've chosen the Paris apartment rental option instead of a costly Paris hotel. These days, hotels are so costly that beautiful apartments are a big bargain by comparison. They are also much more spacious and comfortable and include many amenities that don't exist in hotels or are charged extra (i.e. WiFi, telephone service).

The article then describes the wonderful feeling for Paris apartment renters to really have that experience to live like a local in the City of Light. Nothing beats going to a local Parisian market and picking out ingrediants you'll need to make a wonderful Parisian dinner at home during your stay here. You'll see Paris through a brand new perspective once you've done this.

Glenn does mention that for apartments are not the perfect fit for everybody. Those who need to have their hands held and like the comfort of having a 24 hour concierge may still prefer to pay the extra cost and stay in a hotel for this reason. However, rental agencies such as Rentals in Paris have office assistants who can assist you with most of your questions so this is less of an issue today than it might have been years ago when renting Paris apartments. The key is to ensure that you rent with a company that has physical presence in Paris; not an agency that mails you the keys with instructions to show yourself into your Paris apartment when you arrive. This is a no-no and should be avoided at all costs for obvious reasons.

Left bank or right bank? That remains the main question you should focus your attention on when choosing your Paris apartment rental. All neighborhoods have cafes, restaurants, metros, busses, stores, etc. but they have different characteristics and appeal to different types of people. A little internet research should help you to make the perfect decision before choosing your next Paris rental...

Paris fractional ownership -- Great opportunity for Paris lovers

2009-10-17T03:20:00.000-07:00

We are continuing to offer guests the opportunity to buy a four week share of one of our beautiful Paris fractional ownership properties. We are now offering a beautiful studio apartment on the Ile de la Cite facing Notre Dame, and a larger two bedroom apartment in the Marais at the foot of the Place des Vosges. You can view each property here:

http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com/notre-dame-paris.php

http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com/place-des-vosges.php

We have already started selling shares and there is a growing demand for Paris fractional ownership properties, so please do not hesitate to email me any questions you have concerning our offerings. I will be happy to respond by email or call you to discuss the properties with you in person.

Look forward to hearing from you .

Glenn Cooper
www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

Paris fractional ownership

2009-09-30T15:35:00.001-07:00

We are happy to announce that our new Paris fractional ownership properties are starting to have shares sold as soon as we have them available for our guests to view. The advantages to buying a fixed time period of a beautiful Paris fractional ownership property are substantial. Owning your own Paris apartment for the amount of time each you that you will really be using it is a perfect solution to plan for your future vacations and travel to the City of Light. No day to day worries about the property management; just carefree ownership and a place to call your own for your trips to Paris year after year...

We are offering the following Paris fractional ownership properties for the moment and will be adding on new ones over the next few months..

Le Notre Dame: http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com/notre-dame-paris.php
and
Le Place des Vosges: http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com/place-des-vosges.php

Both of these beautiful ideally located Paris apartments would make an ideal choice for your next vacation home investment. Owning an apartment in Paris will ensure you lots of pleasure for the years to come and an investment that will most certainly hold onto its value into the future...

Paris fractional ownership - Le Notre Dame

2009-09-24T10:18:00.000-07:00

We are happy to announce that our new Paris Fractional Ownership property is available for viewing and we have already started to receive some interest buyers. We will be selling off four week shares and the dates are all listed on our new website:

http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com/

For those of you who have wanted to own a Paris apartment but were afraid of investing and being responsible for maintaining a property all year in Paris, this is the ideal solution for you. Our program will allow you to buy a four week share that you will own (with a title in hand for the four weeks) and during the rest of the year, you will have nothing to worry about. All will be handled for you and the property will be well taken care of so that each year when you come to Paris you will benefit from enjoying your time here worry free.

This beautiful studio, ideally located on the Ile de la Cite, with views of Notre Dame, will amaze you. It is the perfect spot to spend your time in Paris, year after year, and will provide you with something wonderful to look forward to as long as you own it.

Please feel free to contact me directly:

glenn@paris-fractional-ownership.com

Look forward to hearing from you.

Glenn Cooper

Paris Fractional Ownership

2009-09-24T09:51:00.000-07:00

We have recently started to offer interested buyers the chance to partake in buying shares of some of our beautiful Paris properties. These Paris fractional ownership shares are based on four week ownership periods which can be broken up into two two week periods each year.

This will provide buyers a wonderful opportunity to own their share of a beautiful Paris apartment at a fraction of what the property would cost and with the added bonus that everything is taken care of for you. There are no ownership worries or hassles and those who buy a fractional ownership share of our properties will be assured the high quality management you are used to when working with our team here in Paris.

Our first property on sale is our beautiful Studio located on the Ile de la Cite with direct views of Notre Dame. We call this property Le Notre Dame and you can view it directly on our Paris fractional ownership website:

http://www.paris-fractional-ownership.com

Please feel free to address all questions to Glenn Cooper directly at: coopergl@gmail.com

Look forward to hearing from you.

Glenn and the Paris Fractional Ownership team