The other day I missed an exit on I5. I was on the phone, complaining to a friend in Kentucky that I still miss exits in Portland after two years here.....and drove right by. Very....irritated was I.
In Italy, I drove in circles in Poggibonsi and laughed until I thought I would be sick. I was sure that on one of the corners there were a bunch of old men sitting at the local bar/cafe saying "Look! There she goes again! Har har har!"
So what IS it about Italy, anyway? That makes us laugh at things that cause road rage here? It wasn't because it was vacation....I was working.
I'm soliciting comments, because sometimes, it's downright irritating.
I'm sure that there are other places in the world as compelling. But I can't seem to escape the magic. And I am positive that Italians still living in Italy know what it is.
I know, I know. I'm obsessing.
The house hunting for Carrara is going well...I am finding that British owners of Italian vacation properties are very open to what we are doing. It's a win for everyone, but really huge for these owners. They can access equity tied up in their vacation homes, get help updating and refurnishing, and keep one fractional home interest if they wish. There are two categories, people who are older and have owned their vacation home for 15-30 years, and are now keeping closer to home. And, more recent owners who are finding that costs have risen and sharing with other co-owners is a smarter way to invest. Right now I have several homes lined up to view in September (see above, in Chianti).
About Carrara, LLC
Carrara partners with owners of luxury vacation homes in Italy, managing the conversion and marketing of these beautiful homes to fractional, shared ownership vacation properties. We also represent buyers seeking the lifestyle of a European home and the convenience of a professionally managed, shared investment.
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