International Buyers

French Riviera villa terrace with Mediterranean sea views and traditional stone architecture, representing why French real estate continues to attract global buyers in 2026.

Why France Continues to Draw Global Property Buyers in 2026

France occupies a particular place in the portfolio considerations of global buyers — and in 2026, that appeal remains grounded in something deeper than trend. Jean Baptiste Rugiero, who brings a French background and a global advisory perspective to his Beverly Hills practice, shares what is drawing attention to the French market and what buyers should understand before pursuing an acquisition.

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South of France real estate — Provençal stone villa with Mediterranean terrace views on the Côte d'Azur

The South of France and the Enduring Logic of Its Appeal to Global Buyers

The South of France — from Nice to Saint-Tropez and the hillside estates above the Côte d’Azur — has long attracted globally minded buyers for reasons that go beyond lifestyle preference alone. Jean Baptiste Rugiero, whose background includes direct familiarity with France and a global network, offers a perspective on what draws serious buyers to this market and what they should understand before evaluating it.

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Dubai and Beverly Hills: How Global Investors Think About Both Markets

When a high-net-worth buyer considers adding real estate to their portfolio, the question is rarely limited to a single city. The most thoughtful buyers I work with are evaluating Beverly Hills alongside Dubai, comparing markets across continents, and asking which combination of assets gives them the most coherent global position. Understanding how sophisticated buyers think about multiple markets simultaneously is one of the most useful perspectives an advisor can offer.

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The Global Buyer’s Calculus: How International Clients Evaluate Los Angeles Luxury Real Estate

International buyers rarely arrive at a Los Angeles real estate decision impulsively. Their process is deliberate, multi-layered, and shaped by a set of criteria that differs meaningfully from the domestic buyer’s checklist. Understanding that framework is the first step toward serving them well.

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Why International Buyers Continue to Choose Los Angeles for Real Estate

Among the world’s major luxury real estate markets, Los Angeles — and Beverly Hills in particular — holds a consistent appeal for international buyers that goes well beyond climate or culture. It is a market that offers a specific combination of lifestyle quality, institutional stability, and long-term capital security that few cities can match.

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