How a Geometra saved our clients 125k euro and other tales from the trenches
A geometra’ is an Italian professional comparable to general contractor who often has architectural and engineering skills; as well as significant project restoration/management experience Panoramic View of Sant’Agata de’ Goti in Benevento (Campania) The Italian-American couple had been looking for their dream castle in the Italian countryside for years. They wanted a stone home which […]
Umbria: Italia’s unsung green region remains affordable
Umbria boasts an array of lakes, spectacular views from hilltop Etruscan towns, like Orvieto and still has affordable country homes with land Castle for sale between Orvieto & Todi As a former resident of Umbria, I was mesmerized at first sight. We were traveling back from the Bologna auto show and stopped in the hilltop […]
Welcome to the Mezzogiorno: Hello sunshine & tax benefits
The Mezzogiorno of Italia includes most of the regions South of Rome; inclusive of Sicily and Sardegna and historically has attracted fewer expat relocations than the more popular regions of Toscana, Umbria and Le Marche The Mezzogiorno of Italia includes thousands of miles of coastline, lovely beaches and has well over 200 days of sunshine […]
Is Italian Island Living for You?
The air is sharp, and I understand why years ago sea air was prescribed as a tonic for the body. ― Anita Shreve, The Weight of Water Everyone dreams of living in a seaside villa on the island of Capri, Ischia or Procida and sipping limoncello spritzes as the sun sets in our golden years […]
About the Restoration Process in Italy
What a dream it would be to buy a house in Italy. A house can bring us so much joy and happy memories over the years. But, before they are move in ready and we can live happily ever after, many houses need some TLC and updates – some much more than others. Many homes […]
One Euro Homes: What’s the Real Cost?
Essentially, nobody knows until they buy a one-euro house what it will ultimately cost. And, while major news outlets are having a field day promoting the one-euro home programs, the reality is that this may not be such a great deal for foreigners looking to live la dolce vita, unless they have ties to a […]
