LLPOT 656 - Move to Italy

You have a secret (or perhaps not-so-secret!) dream of moving to Italy, but how do you make this dream a reality? Tour the world of Italian real estate in this info-packed course. We will look first at location, real estate's golden word, to see where you want to settle--this discussion will focus on general appeal of an area, level of tourism, presence of an American community, and availability/affordability of housing. Next we will focus on the nuts and bolts of moving: how do you look for a home in your chosen area? What legal hoops do you have to jump through? What is the cost of living in Italy compared to that in our local communities? We will also offer you a selection of websites to assist you in your decision making and planning. Giuliana spends several months a year in her native Italy. She has negotiated the purchase of two properties there, including one that was converted to a time share, and is currently working on a third.