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00:01This view is priceless.
00:04Imagine a world of bargain dream real estate.
00:08Just $41,000.
00:11What?
00:11This is unheard of for the States.
00:13Global destinations.
00:16Bonjour.
00:17I'm going to embarrass myself.
00:19From Ajorie.
00:20I love it.
00:21Great way to meet Inezus.
00:22Yeah.
00:23This architecture is amazing.
00:26And local expert know-how.
00:28The cost of this in the States, I think it would be double for sure.
00:33The cost of living here is so much more affordable than the U.S.
00:36It is definitely a bargain.
00:39You can afford to live your dream.
00:42I can't believe this is going to be my new home.
00:45At a price you never thought possible.
00:47You did incredible.
00:49This is exactly what we came all this way for.
01:01Cheers to our gelato.
01:04Gelato.
01:05Think you can get used to this?
01:07Gelato every day.
01:08It's not like the States, huh?
01:11Tuscany.
01:12One of Italy's best loved regions.
01:15A Mediterranean hotspot on the west coast.
01:18Known for its amazing views and fabulous cuisine.
01:22At just under two hours train ride from both Rome and Milan.
01:27Its tourist hotspots, Florence and Pisa, are famous around the globe.
01:33And if you know where to look, you can still find your dream home for under $150,000.
01:40Yikes!
01:41We've had this dream to purchase a home in Italy to move our family of four for about
01:4620 years.
01:47And the time has come.
01:49I was a firefighter and this is going to be a retirement for me.
01:52I'm going to call it quits too.
01:54We are younger than most typical retirees, but we've set a plan and moving to Italy was
02:01part of that plan.
02:02I'm going to put my slippers on and I'm going to enjoy it.
02:05We're coming from New Mexico.
02:07It's really dry.
02:08We want to see some mountains, some trees, some hills, some greenery.
02:11We've decided on Tuscany because we feel like it has all of that.
02:14And we're hoping we can find a bargain.
02:17It's a great place to raise the kids.
02:19Is that a school over there?
02:20I'm really excited to learn more about the culture and immerse myself in the language.
02:24I feel like I'm already kind of decent at it, but I'd like to get it to the top level
02:28for sure.
02:28I love the food in Italy and I also love all the views, the mountains, the lakes, the rivers.
02:33I just love being out here.
02:34It's safe.
02:35They can run around.
02:36They can do things that they can't do in the United States.
02:39Learn another language.
02:41And eat lots of pasta.
02:43To find the real bargains, Mike and Natalie require a little local know-how.
02:49If you have a family, Tuscany is a great region to live because it's peaceful.
02:53It's authentic.
02:55They know how to live in a community.
02:57And, you know, they have this strong sense of neighborhood.
03:03So, guys, you want to move to Italy, right?
03:05We do.
03:05Yes.
03:06It's great news.
03:07So tell me, why now?
03:08We're looking to slow down.
03:11We're looking to live a slower pace of life than we do in the United States.
03:15And myself and the boys are dual Italian U.S. citizens.
03:19Yes.
03:20Okay.
03:21We have an Italian passport, which allows us to move here and live here without any type of visa.
03:27So what are your expectations for this property?
03:29We want to be in the mountains.
03:31We're looking for two-bedroom.
03:33The boys will share two baths.
03:36And a property with a fairly good amount of square footage for our family of four.
03:42Okay.
03:42So what about the budget?
03:44Our budget is $100,000 to $120,000.
03:48Are the boys joining us?
03:49No, they're going to stay behind.
03:51They're going to go out adventuring.
03:52We'll move faster, probably.
03:54Yes.
03:54Boys, enjoy your soccer.
04:00Leaving the town of Luca, Fabrizio's driving Natalie and Mike an hour north to the province of Massa Carrera.
04:08Famed for its exquisite Tuscan architecture, rustic village homes, and the small hilltop village of Verpiana.
04:16I love Tuscany because this architecture, we don't have these old wooden doors, these windows and the shutters.
04:28I love that.
04:30Just 30 minutes from the coast, this classic family home offers a quieter pace of life, but is only an
04:37hour's drive to the city of Pisa.
04:42At 1,300 square feet, this bargain compact house is smaller than their home back in the States, but the
04:50price per square foot is less than half of what they'd pay in New Mexico.
04:54Okay, guys, here we are.
04:58Wow.
05:00The curb appeal is great.
05:01This is exactly what I'm looking for.
05:03This is a great location because schools and sport facilities are just 15 minutes drive.
05:09Perfect for the boys.
05:11And one more huge plus is that this family home is just $116,000.
05:17Wow, great bargain.
05:20Ciao.
05:21Friendly neighbors are also included in the price.
05:24Now we got a friend.
05:25Okay, guys, have a look, please.
05:27The last time we looked for a house together was probably maybe 17 years ago, so it's been a while.
05:37Wow.
05:37It looks really nice.
05:39Nice natural light.
05:42I can see this being our dining room for our family dinners.
05:47I like it.
05:48But do you put the TV down here?
05:50Maybe no TV.
05:51I don't know if I can do without TV and sports.
05:54Wow.
05:55Nice kitchen.
05:56Oh, the wood burning fireplace.
05:59Really nice.
06:00With the main entryway and kitchen on the ground floor, upstairs there are two double bedrooms.
06:07So this is a bedroom?
06:09Nice and big.
06:10This is actually a little bigger than the boys' room in the U.S.
06:15We're going to have to get used to the different tile.
06:17We're used to always having one same color throughout the whole house.
06:21It's always consistent in the U.S.
06:22It's consistent, where out here the tile is a lot more different.
06:26Oh, wow.
06:27Wow.
06:28This is a view.
06:29That's beautiful.
06:30We definitely don't have this in the U.S.
06:32This is exactly what we came all this way for.
06:35Yeah.
06:36Honestly, with a view like this, I am blown away that this house is within our budget.
06:42But where are we going to barbecue?
06:44Where do we set up, you know, for the kids?
06:46Where are we going to do our outside living?
06:48Don't get me wrong, I'm okay not cutting grass.
06:50Yeah, me too.
06:50And pulling weeds, but we don't have outside space.
06:54I don't know if I love that price for the inside of the home.
06:56And not having a yard or anything for the boys, it's going to be a little challenging.
07:13Hey guys, what do you think?
07:15Um, the things that we may need to get used to are the lack of modernization.
07:22Mm-hmm.
07:22There's a lack of outside space.
07:24To spend time with the family members, of course.
07:27But the view is unbelievable.
07:29You nailed it on the view.
07:31I think it's a great start.
07:37Good.
07:41Great pronounce.
07:43Great pronounce.
07:43Very well done.
07:44Grazie.
07:45To ensure the move to Italy is right for all the family, it's important to take in as
07:50much culture and pasta as possible.
07:53Sunday lunch means family.
07:57The way to spend time together, you know?
08:00My grandma was shouting every time I was not going to her home for Sunday lunch.
08:05You know, so this is part of our tradition.
08:07So when I grew up, I had a similar experience like you.
08:13Sunday dinner at my grandmother's was very important.
08:17The reason we're here is to create those family values for our children, just like you experienced
08:22with your family.
08:23Family first.
08:24Family first.
08:25Always.
08:25Tell me, how we're finding this Italian adventure?
08:29So far, I really like Tuscany.
08:31I like the mountains and our architecture.
08:33It's very cool.
08:33What about the food?
08:34My lips are numb.
08:35This is so hot.
08:37What is it called again?
08:39Aglio.
08:39Aglio.
08:40Aglio.
08:40Olio.
08:41Olio.
08:42E peperongino.
08:43E peperongino.
08:45It means garlic, oil, and chili pepper.
08:48So if you see it on the menu again, you probably shouldn't order it.
08:51Yeah, it's a little too hot.
08:56Fabrizio has just found out about an amazing property nestled in the mountain town of Corsagna,
09:03a cozy medieval village close to the town of Bagna di Luca.
09:10Famous for its hot springs.
09:12Good grief, wow.
09:13I'm already out of breath.
09:15And steep climbs.
09:17Woo!
09:18Do you need me to pull you up the hill?
09:19Yes!
09:21Don't worry, guys.
09:22It's not far.
09:23Trust me.
09:25At just 30 minutes from the town of Luca, this could be the bargain home of their dreams.
09:33Woo!
09:33Guys, here we are.
09:36It's beautiful.
09:37I just want to know why we did that walk when I see nothing but cars here.
09:41Well, look at that.
09:43They're all Italian cars.
09:44We'll definitely need a smaller car.
09:47There's the car we need.
09:49I love all the stone.
09:50I love the wood.
09:51This architecture is amazing.
09:54You do not find this in the United States.
09:57It is definitely giving family home vibes.
10:00Well, I thought, according to what you told me already, the family needs and stuff, you might need a bit
10:05more space.
10:06And it's a little, little, little, little bit out of your budget.
10:11It's 139,000 US dollars.
10:13But this house has five bedrooms.
10:17Five bedrooms?
10:18Five bedrooms.
10:19I think we need to see this.
10:20Five bedrooms might be worth it.
10:22Maybe spend a little more to get a little more.
10:25Yeah.
10:30Wow, this feels bigger already.
10:32This is great.
10:34Wow.
10:38Look at that view.
10:40This is so cool.
10:41That's amazing.
10:42I cannot believe this could be ours.
10:45This is exactly what we're looking for.
10:47That is beautiful.
10:48I could definitely get used to this.
10:50Oh, me too.
10:51This is unbelievable.
10:52We haven't even seen the rest of the house yet.
10:54And I already love it.
10:56This stone townhouse, built in the mid-1600s but recently renovated, houses a sitting room on the main floor
11:04and a combined kitchen, diner and living space on the lower ground floor.
11:09The second and third floors house double bedrooms and two bathrooms.
11:15Be very careful.
11:16Look how steep this is.
11:18Watch your head.
11:19I love the exposed stairs.
11:22Wow.
11:22Look at this room.
11:23Here's my living room.
11:25Oh my gosh.
11:26I love it.
11:28Well, look at this.
11:30Looks like I could pick up a new hobby.
11:37I think it's a perfect combination of a lot of typical, authentic elements.
11:43It's a piece of history for just $139,000.
11:47Let me just try this.
11:48The space is nice.
11:49Let me see how this is.
11:51Oh, let me kick off these.
11:53That's great.
11:54Well, does it feel like home?
11:56This feels like home.
11:58Kitchen.
11:59Wow.
12:01It's so big.
12:02Lots of counter space.
12:04I love it.
12:05Nice seat.
12:06This is a beautiful kitchen.
12:07Yeah.
12:08I like that it has some storage.
12:10This feels like an American kitchen.
12:12I'm very excited.
12:13I can see us as a family in this kitchen having dinner, cooking together.
12:19I love it.
12:25First bedroom?
12:26Looks like a great size.
12:28Yeah.
12:28It's a nice size.
12:29I love this old world feel.
12:32We don't have a lot of homes with anything like this.
12:34In the US, everything's much newer and more modern.
12:39Ah.
12:40Nice bathroom.
12:42This is a good size bathroom.
12:43It is.
12:44Big shower.
12:45Almost enough for two people.
12:46I almost said that, but I didn't want to sound cheesy.
12:49Look at this.
12:50This is perfect for us.
12:53Ah.
12:54Another bathroom.
12:56Love it.
12:58Being a boy mom, this is my bathroom.
13:01I think we're going to talk about that a little bit.
13:14Another bedroom.
13:16I love the vaulted ceiling.
13:18This would be our room.
13:19Okay.
13:19I love the size.
13:21This isn't just a vacation or a holiday.
13:24This is where we're moving our family to live.
13:26We have to have that feeling.
13:27We have to get that vibe of this is the one.
13:30Look at this.
13:31Another view.
13:33Lovely.
13:34Listen to that.
13:36It's quiet.
13:37Coming from firefighter background.
13:40Big city.
13:40All the noises.
13:42I really, really think I could get used to how quiet this is.
13:46Romeo, Romeo.
13:47Where out thou, Romeo?
13:49Outdoor space.
13:50I love it.
13:51You could put a nice patio table.
13:53The boys could play soccer, football.
13:56But look, I don't have to mow the lawn.
13:57Right?
13:58Could this be our family home?
14:00It has great space.
14:01The boys could have their own rooms they're not sharing.
14:04A great kitchen space.
14:05I can't wait.
14:06What do you think about it?
14:07Well, you definitely did great on this property.
14:10I feel like it has plenty of space for our family.
14:13But obviously it's a little over budget.
14:16The budget is just something we can deal with.
14:19Everything in this life is negotiable.
14:21That's good.
14:21Because I love it.
14:33The charm of Tuscany is its changing seasons,
14:36which gives Fabrizio a chance to share the key to living like a local.
14:41Italians know we are masters in the art of doing nothing.
14:45We kind of have a brand, you know, all the world copy it.
14:48It's Dolce Far Niente.
14:50Dolce Far Niente.
14:53Dolce is sweet fare means doing.
14:56Niente is nothing.
14:57We can't wait to do nothing.
14:59I think you have to learn how to do it.
15:01It's very different than the U.S.
15:03I know, of course.
15:04We're always...
15:05In a rush.
15:05Yes, in a rush.
15:06I can't get used to this.
15:08The sweet art of doing nothing.
15:11Before Mike and Natalie can truly relax,
15:14Fabrizio's taking them to an absolute bargain of a family home.
15:18An hour's drive north of Corsana lies the picturesque lakeside village of Vallisoto.
15:25Yeah.
15:26The rain is beautiful.
15:29We don't have this at home.
15:31No, not at all.
15:32New Mexico, it's extremely dry.
15:34I love it.
15:35I love it.
15:35And look at the fog on the mountain.
15:37It almost looks like snow.
15:39Magic.
15:40It is magic.
15:41It's magic.
15:42It is.
15:45The village sits by one of the largest man-made lakes in Europe, Lago de Valli.
15:56Oh, oh, oh.
15:57It's here.
15:58It's here.
15:58Oh, here it is.
15:59Yeah.
15:59It's this one.
16:01This picturesque three-story home comes with an unbelievable price tag.
16:08The reason why I took you here in this beautiful rainy day is because this location is amazing.
16:15And it's just 87,000 U.S. dollars.
16:18Wow.
16:19We can't get much in New Mexico for that.
16:21Not even a garage?
16:22Probably a garage.
16:23No.
16:24Definitely not.
16:25Nothing for that price.
16:28This 860-square-foot home, set over three floors, is filled with authentic Italian charm.
16:35And all within walking distance of local bars and restaurants.
16:41Wow.
16:41Wow.
16:42It's a little tight, but it's authentic.
16:45Look at this.
16:46Yes.
16:47That is so cool.
16:49It's amazing.
16:50Should we check out upstairs?
16:52The ground floor has a foyer, laundry room, and bathroom with shower.
16:57The first floor is a dedicated kitchen.
17:00The second and third floors house the two double bedrooms.
17:06Oh, wow.
17:09I have to tell you, for tight quarters, this is a warm, inviting kitchen.
17:14It is.
17:15Wow.
17:16It has a fireplace?
17:17It is very cool.
17:19I love this again, this old wrought iron metal.
17:22I could see this being really fun.
17:24S'mores.
17:24We could do s'mores on the fireplace.
17:26S'mores.
17:26For sure.
17:28More stairs.
17:29More stairs.
17:31Might have to get used to going up some stairs.
17:32Yep.
17:34It's cute.
17:35The angles.
17:36I love the different angles.
17:38Look at the stone in this.
17:39Oh my gosh.
17:40I love it.
17:41It's great.
17:42Look, the wood mantle.
17:43Great wood mantle.
17:44How old do you think that is?
17:45If this thing could tell stories.
17:47Oh my gosh.
17:48I love it.
17:49How's it right now?
17:50I like the feel of this home.
17:51I do too.
17:52You can tell there was a lot of love here.
17:55Oh.
17:56Look.
17:57It's like the boys are going to have their own tree house.
17:59You don't see wood like this at home.
18:02Oh my gosh.
18:03I love it.
18:04This would be great for the boys.
18:05Now do you think though if they stand up, it might hit their head, right?
18:10It could be a possibility.
18:11They're not going to be jumping on the beds in here.
18:13No.
18:15However, there's no wardrobe.
18:17There's no closet.
18:18I guess we're going to have to figure out where we would put that.
18:22And I only saw one bathroom and it's all the way downstairs.
18:25So there are some challenges with this house, but the price is unbelievable.
18:31At $87,000, you can't even touch anything in the United States for that.
18:36It might be a little tight for a family of four, but that property was beautiful.
18:40Do you think the kids will like it?
18:42We definitely think they're going to love the outside, the lake.
18:45There's something about this house.
18:47That home had a lot of what we want to feel when we're out here in Italy.
18:51This makes me pretty happy.
18:53This home feels like Italy.
18:56It has the characteristics of Italy.
18:59It really makes moving to Italy feel more within reach.
19:22Tuscany blew me away.
19:24I mean, it is unlike anything I've ever seen.
19:27The mountains, even the rain and the fog was gorgeous.
19:33You know, we don't see that stuff at home.
19:34The views, everything is so much fun to see.
19:38Yeah.
19:39You know, something I realized on this is I've married a girl that likes some antiques and apparently lots of
19:44wood.
19:44I do.
19:45I love it.
19:46It's so different.
19:47The village house.
19:48You know, you start thinking about the size of our family and the boys.
19:51I don't know if they'd be able to deal with those spaces.
19:54Yeah, I thought the same thing.
19:55That lake house property.
19:57You know, that one was on the market for $87,000.
20:01That's a great price.
20:02That leaves so much more room in our budget to make changes to the property if we need to.
20:08The stone townhouse.
20:09The stone townhouse.
20:11It was awesome.
20:12I mean, walking into that property and just immediately seeing that view.
20:17Right.
20:18It kind of sold me.
20:19Well, the bedrooms, your own bathroom.
20:21And the fact that the boys would be able to have their own bedrooms because the kids are fairly young
20:28still and they're still going to grow.
20:29And I don't want to outgrow a property and then have to end up looking for another property.
20:35I think maybe we could figure something out.
20:38It's very exciting.
20:39Taking that final leap is here.
20:41You ready to leap together?
20:43I'm ready to leap.
20:49Buongiorno.
20:50We have been thinking a lot about the stone townhouse and the lakeside house.
20:56We really liked the lakeside house.
20:59However, we realized that it is a bit small for our family of four.
21:04And Ryan and Carson, they just keep growing.
21:07As much as we love the stone townhouse, we got to be realistic.
21:10We're retiring soon and we got to stick within our $120,000 budget.
21:14The Tuscan dream is definitely still a reality.
21:17So our plan moving forward is we're going to find a rental home in Lucca and we'll be able to
21:22use that as our home base.
21:23And then we can go and continue our search.
21:26And I'm pretty confident that we can find our forever Italian dream home.
21:30Ciao!
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