[quote=CA renter]Gorgeous, Jazzman! Hope you have a smooth escrow and closing. How awesome is that?

You definitely got the better deal vs. a very ordinary house in SD, IMHO.

Which location will be your primary residence, and how do you deal with the visa issue WRT how long you can stay in your home in France?

Congratulations, and enjoy your new home![/quote]
Thanks, CAR. US is our primary residence and we’re good for up to six months in France. Their residency rules are very similar to the US, being based on intent, ie where do you intend to make your economic center and prime residence. Quite a few Americans split their time like this actually, and many settle in France.