Rubia Daniels from San Francisco purchased six abandoned homes in Mussomeli, Sicily, through an initiative to revitalize these properties. Despite their ruinous state, she embraced the challenge, bringing tools and a generator for renovations. After investing around $25,440 for the properties, she transformed one into a fully restored home. Daniels aims to use another property as a wellness retreat, emphasizing community support by sourcing materials from local vendors. Her project illustrates a commitment to improving both her new home and the surrounding community.
When Rubia Daniels first told her friends she was buying six homes in Italy for $1.06 apiece, they thought she was joking. "They couldn't believe it," she said.
I packed six suitcases of all my tools and a generator," Daniels recalled to the outlet. "I flew out with my husband and brother-in-law to collect the deeds, having spent a total of about $25,440 after administrative fees and agency costs.
The first property, which was completely collapsed, is now fully renovated. It 'has a beautiful marble bedroom,' she said. The restoration cost her approximately $63,600, and she hopes it will require no further work 'for 50 years.'
We wanted to do it with the community in mind," she explained. "We love it here - it's much nicer than California.
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