Plenty of people in the United States threatened to leave the country if Donald Trump won a second presidency. He did, and now one Italian village is inviting Americans to put their money where their mouth is, even if it’s not much.
The rural village of Ollolai on the Italian island of Sardinia is offering homes to Americans starting at only 1 euro, or $1.06.
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The town’s mayor told CNN they’ve been looking to boost their population. In the wake of the most recent U.S. election, it launched a website specifically created to draw in would-be American ex-pats.
The mayor also said he’s set up a special team to guide interested buyers through every step of the purchase, from organizing tailored private tours of the available homes in Ollolai to finding contractors and builders and navigating required paperwork.
The town’s website to “start building your European escape” can be found here.
The town is also offering subsidized rent for digital nomads and creators. In exchange for housing, the creators would agree to give the town a piece of their work, like an essay, painting or lecture on their research.
