What is it actually like to rent or buy a home in Germany as an American?

In this episode, we’re talking all about housing in Germany, from moving into a friend’s spare bedroom and living in Airbnbs to navigating the German rental market, finding an apartment, and eventually buying a house. We compare renting and buying in the U.S. and Germany, and talk about some of the biggest culture shocks along the way.

We get into German apartments without closets or kitchens, tiny fridges, cold rent vs. warm rent, electricity bills, very questionable real estate photos, renovating an old German house, and why getting work done can be such a challenge.

Plus, we have our German word of the week, bread of the week, and a couple of recommendations.

If you’re thinking about moving to Germany, renting in Germany, or you’re just curious ab ...