The childhood home of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has seen a dramatic increase in interest and offers following his papal selection. Located in Dolton, Illinois, the property was already on the market for $199,000 but was temporarily taken off to evaluate its historical significance and potential selling price. Real estate broker Steve Budzik reported receiving numerous offers immediately after the papal announcement, emphasizing this unique opportunity to represent the seller connected to such a prominent figure.
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be the broker to represent the seller who owns the pope's childhood home," Budzik said, reflecting on the unique appeal of the property.
"I found out that the house was connected to Leo when a reporter called me on Thursday, and that I thought it was a joke at first," Budzik stated, illustrating his surprise.
The price, originally listed at $199,000, is expected to surge as interested buyers flock to a property tied to an important historical figure.
Since white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel, offers have surged for the home, showcasing how a papal connection can dramatically affect real estate prices.
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