Ode to Buying Turnkey in Abruzzo
After six years renovating two houses in Abruzzo, we'd buy a turnkey property every time. The honest case for finished over fixer-upper.
Moving to Abruzzo is one thing. Belonging here is another, and it’s the better story. Living in Abruzzo means something different to everyone: tax incentives, a slower pace, the mountains, the food, or simply a life that feels more lived-in. Whatever brought you here, or is making you consider the move, Live & Belong goes deeper. The practical and the personal, the local issues, the seasons, the history. Because Abruzzo rewards those who go beyond the surface.
After six years renovating two houses in Abruzzo, we'd buy a turnkey property every time. The honest case for finished over fixer-upper.

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