economy
February 19, 2026
Bought a house in Italy for next to nothing
The couple moved in with Cassandra's grandfather around March of that year, after they found out they were expecting a baby, using his home as a base while they traveled around Europe before the due date.
TL;DR
- The couple decided to seek opportunities in Italy after finding the cost of buying a home and childcare in the US prohibitive.
- They explored the '1 euro house' initiative in Italy, where properties are sold for a symbolic price to attract foreign investors.
- After viewing 15 houses, they purchased a two-story, 100 sqm house in Abruzzo for 11,500 euros in February 2022.
- Renovations, including structural work and updates to plumbing and electricity, cost an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 euros.
- The couple has also purchased a second property for 17,000 euros to rent out, generating additional income.
- Cassandra left her IT job to start a travel blog and work as an operations manager for another blogger, while Alex manages their rental property.
- They plan to stay in Italy until their daughter is older, valuing the stability and perceived healthier childhood experience it offers compared to the US.
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