The "American Dream" in Germany - Housing in Germany Vs USA | Episode 7

What is housing actually like in Germany compared to the U.S.? We’ve had just about every living situation you can imagine since moving to Germany, from staying in a friend’s spare bedroom to Airbnbs, German rentals, and eventually buying a house. In this episode, we’re sharing what surprised us most about renting and buying in Germany, including the apartment search, German rental applications, cold rent vs. warm rent, tiny fridges, homes without built-in closets or kitchens, and the very different way houses are photographed and sold here. We also get into the reality of renovating an old German house, finding contractors, and why our renovation eventually led us to move into a rental apartment. It’s a very real look at the differences between housing in Germany and the U.S., and what we wish we had known before moving. Plus, German word of the week, bread of the week, and our recommendations.