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This view is priceless.

[narrator] Imagine a world
of bargain dream real estate.

-Just $41,000.
-[Larry] What?

This is unheard of
for the States.

Global destinations.

-Bonjour.
-I'm gonna embarrass myself.

-Fromagerie.
-I love it.

Great way to meet
your neighbors.

-Yeah.
-[woman #1] Yeah [laughs].

-This architecture is amazing.
-[bell tolls]

And local expert know-how.

[woman #2] The cost of this
in the States...

[woman #3] I think,
would be double for sure.

The cost of living here is
so much more affordable

than the U.S.
-It is definitely a bargain.

Thank you.

You can afford to live
your dream...

[woman #3] Whoo!

I can't believe this is going
to be my new home.

...at a price you never
thought possible.

You did incredible.

This is exactly what we came
all this way for.

[bell tolls]

[gentle music playing]

Sicily --

the dramatic Italian island

filled with bargain
dream homes.

Just over an hour's flight
from the capital, Rome,

this Mediterranean paradise
has homes for as little

as 100,000 U.S. dollars.

The first thing
I'm thinking about

about a property is
how will it affect my family.

I'm definitely looking
for something up-and-coming.

I don't want it to be too,
too busy,

but I also don't want it
to be too quiet a town,

especially with our two boys.

[Larry] It was my military job
that brought us here originally.

[Sheslie]
We moved here from New Mexico

and we're in love
with the lifestyle here.

To make their Sicilian dream
come true will require

expert local knowledge.
Ciao, Fabrizio.

[Fabrizio]
I've helped up to 200 families
find their home in Sicily.

I don't just sell properties.
I sell the true Italian dream.

-Hello, guys.
-[both] Hello.

-Good morning.
-Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.
I'm Fabrizio.

-Larry.
-Nice to meet you.

-Nice to meet you, I'm Sheslie.
-[Fabrizio] Sheslie.

I'm military.
I work here.

I've been living here
for about two years.

I love how relaxed the culture
is out here.

-It's slow.
-Yes, very slow.

Everything calm.
The water, the Sicilian way.

Well, Sicilians are very
welcoming too.

[Sheslie] Yeah, and we really
wanna move out base

and immerse ourselves
in the culture out here.

[Fabrizio speaking]

[Larry] Yes.

We've been talking about
a house for years,

but we couldn't afford
to buy back home.

The housing market in the U.S.

is very expensive,
and with the lower cost

of living here, buying a home
in Sicily will just start

our family off well, so.
-OK.

I wanna live somewhere
that's more modern,

and, uh, being in the city
for sure.

I think a dream home for us
would be something that has

at least two beds.

For me, I definitely don't
wanna live in the city center,

like my husband.
-It's a good beginning.

-Yeah.
-I like peace and quiet.

I want a lot of space
for the kids and for hosting

our families when they come
and visit us.

Uh, budget we're working with is
about $100,000 to $120,000.

-Yes.
-[both] Yes.

Italy's largest island

has one of Europe's
most active volcanoes,

around 900 miles of coast,
and two major cities,

Palermo in the north
and Catania on the east side.

And with house prices in Sicily
up to three times cheaper

than in Rome, it's no wonder
so many are drawn

to living la dolce vita.

-Uh-oh.
-[car bleeps]

-Is you seat belt on -- si.
-Mm-hmm.

-Is your door open?
-I'll shut the doors.

-This is parking brake, right?
-Parking, right.

OK, it's off.

-OK.
-OK, OK.

Concentrating the search within

commuting distance of Catania,

our first stop is one
of the oldest towns

on the island, Vizzini.

Life here is family oriented,
with a weekly farmer's market

and big tax breaks
attracting foreign buyers.

[bell tolls]

Hopefully driving
won't be as fun.

[Fabrizio] This is gonna be
a big challenge for you.

Uh, I hope we don't hit
nothing today.

Oh!
Ah!

[Fabrizio]
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, guys.

[Larry]
It looks a little tight.

Fabrizio, where are
you taking us?

And here we are.

-Wow, this is beautiful!
-[Larry] Yeah.

This traditional Italian
townhouse has two bedrooms

and a mind-blowing price tag.

[Fabrizio]
Let's take a look, guys.

[Sheslie]
Hey, let's check it out.

[Larry] Oh, wow.
Beautiful.

This home is located close
to the center of town,

within walking distance
of schools and restaurants.

[Fabrizio] This is very nice
property, and you know what?

-[Sheslie] Yeah.
-This is a real bargain.

-Really?
-'Cause just $41,000.

What?
$41,000 USD?

[Fabrizio] Yeah, yeah, yeah.

-Oh, my goodness.
-Yes, dollars, right?

We could get three
of these with that budget.

[Sheslie] I know, right?
That's crazy.

This is unheard
of for the States.

[Larry] Yes, very.
All right, here we go.

-Wow, this is good.
-Wow.

[Larry] You see this?

[Sheslie] It's beautiful marble,
it looks like.

[Larry] Yeah.

[Sheslie] Italians love
their steps for sure.

Babe, check this out.

It's like very old-school,
but like modern at the same,

I'm getting a mix.

Across the second floor,
this 1300-square-foot property

features an open-concept
living-dining area,

two bedrooms, and a kitchen.

[Larry] I could see the boys
living here.

This feels like a --
a family home.

I do wish it was just
a tad bit wider.

[Larry] For the price,
it might be right.

I ha -- I could have
a dad couch.

I'd have a little...
Little.

-A recliner?
-Yeah!

I can see it.
I can see it right now.

-It just looks a bit girly.
-Uh, I'm a girl.

-But --
-It's not too girly.

Yes, but you have two
boys and me.

-We overrule you.
-OK, but who's the mom?

I guess you're right.
All right, happy wife...

-Happy life?
-[Sheslie] Yeah.

And the Italian dream wouldn't
be complete without a balcony.

Buongiorno.

[Fabrizio]
This place is up-and-coming,
so there are schools

and opportunity for the kids.

And, uh, I think
they are figuring out

of what they can have for
such a small amount of money.

So, this is a real bargain.

[Sheslie] Oh, my goodness.

This is like a nice little
breakfast nook.

I'm getting like Nona vibes,
like granny vibes.

I mean, compared to,
you know, American kitchens,

this is a bit smaller.

And look how small
the fridge is.

You don't like
the mini-fridge?

I'm, like, literally taller
than the fridge.

We can do maybe,
like, small renovations

if we really have to,
but I think I like it

exactly how it is.

[Larry]
Where's the dishwasher?

Uh, I guess we...

You're gonna just be
hand-washing, then.

I'm not gonna be hand-washing
every single dish.

How much you think a --
a dishwasher would cost?

We could, like, build it in.

Um, I think the dishwasher
is free, right?

♪♪

[gentle vocalizing in Italian]

You get a whole lot
of real estate bang

for your buck here in Sicily.

We're talking stylish
townhouses, ruins to renovate,

modern family homes,
and historic apartments.

[gentle vocalizing
in Italian continues]

-My goodness.
-Look at the --

you can see that --

-[Sheslie] This is beautiful.
-[Larry] Wow.

[Sheslie]
Oh, I love this.

The price is amazing.

In the States,
I think if we found
something for $41,000,

it'd probably be a shack.

[Larry]
You literally get the best
of both worlds here, huh?

-You see
the countryside over here.
-[Sheslie] Yeah.

And in the front, you get like
your little city lifestyle

that you're asking for.
-Wow.

-Wow.
-[bell tolls]

[Sheslie] Yeah, this is
absolutely beautiful.

This is Italy, you know?

-This, this is Italy.
-[bell continues tolling]

This is your home
soundtrack, you know?

[Fabrizio laughs]

-Fabrizio, this is amazing.
-Hi, guys.

What do you think
about this all?

[Sheslie] This is so dreamy.
This is so beautiful.

-I love it.
-You did incredible.

Thank you.
I'm very happy.

Wherever you live in Sicily,
you're never far away

from local flavor
and seasonal produce.

[gentle, foreign music playing]

I want you to try something
really typical

and authentic, you know?

This is a very famous spot
in this -- in Sicily.

-Wow.
-[Fabrizio] Let's go
to this side.

Ciao.
[speaks Italian]

[Fabrizio] It's everything
handmade, you know.

-[Sheslie] I see.
-[Fabrizio] It does.

Ooh, that looks refreshing.

[Sheslie] OK.

-Grazie.
-Cheers.

-Cheers -- ooh!
-[Sheslie] Cheers.

-Almost out.
-You all right?

Whoa.

Refreshing.

-It's sour.
-It is sour.

It's sour.

[upbeat music playing]

-[Sheslie] Wow.
-[Larry] It's really beautiful.

Next, we're heading
to the west side of Vizzini.

You can see cows just free
roaming, walking around.

-[Sheslie] Wow.
-[cow mooing].

Oh, hi, cows.

[Sheslie] Uh-huh.

Oh, wow!

Let's call them cash cows.

Hi, cows!
We need some money!

This next house features
a private terrace,

mountain views, and it's
in walking distance of schools,

cafes, and a weekly
farmer's market.

OK, guys, I have a beautiful
family home.

This, uh, property is

on the market,
and the request is $200,000.

[Sheslie] That's OK.

That's way above
our budget, though.

Since the owner
really want to sell,

I think I can get
an amazing price.

The request for this property
is $200,000,

but if the guys like it,
I think I can get a significant,

uh, lower price,
around $100,000, $120,000.

When it comes to buying
in Sicily, having a godfather

to unlock deals
can be priceless.

[Sheslie] Wow!

-This is really nice, babe.
-Oh, this is beautiful.

-Oh, my goodness.
-Oh, wow.

Look at this decor.

-This is the modern
I was talking about.
-[Sheslie] Yes.

At 1,700 square feet,
this house offers more space.

Split over three floors,
it features three bedrooms,

an open concept kitchen diner,
and a business opportunity.

-Oh, wow.
-[Larry] What do you see?
What do you see?

[Sheslie] Very modern,
like you asked for.

[Larry]
This is exactly what I wanted.

The views are priceless.

-I mean, look.
-[Sheslie] They are, definitely.

I love the location.

This is really,
really beautiful.

You just don't care
for the style that much?

[Sheslie] Um, no.

It just kind of feels a little
bit sterile, I would say.

[Larry] OK.

I do love the size
of the TV, though.

[Larry] We could, like, just
relax after a long day of work.

With the kids, yes.

With the kids,
without the kids.

[Sheslie] Yeah.

[Larry]
It's like a dead end.

-Oh, my goodness.
-Oh!

Oh, my gosh.

-What is all this?
-What is going on?

This is beautiful.

[Larry] You can have
a little business down here.

[Sheslie]
No wonder why the budget
was a little bit high.

[Larry] I completely forgot
about the budget

after looking at this.

Well, I already got
a name for this place.

This is gonna be
Larry's Lair.

-Larry's Lair?
-It'll be a new hobby.

-I'll do the little shake thing.
-OK.

You're gonna do
the cleaning too?

Yeah, and oh, not.
We'll hire someone for that.

-Oh, so we're just --
-But I need an outfit.

[Fabrizio] Come on, guys,
let's have a drink.

-OK
-Fabrizio!

Cheers!

[Larry] What type of offer do
you think you could negotiate?

Well, I think we can get
$120,000, $125,000.

That's touching.
OK, that is the --

that's the highest
of our budget.
-That's the budget.

A place like this
on the ground is an investment

for the future, especially
if you're going to run

a business like this.

[Sheslie] I never
envisioned to open a bar.

It's a very versatile space.

[Sheslie] We're at the top
of our budget.

Is there anything
that you can find a little bit

more affordable for us?

[gentle, traditional Italian
music playing]

[indistinct
background chattering]

-So guys, do you speak Italian?
-[Sheslie] Si.

[Sheslie speaking Italian]

-Oh.
-OK, very good.

[Fabrizio and Sheslie
speaking Italian]

-Wow.
-Oh, me?

-[both] Si.
-Uh.

-No "tengo."
-Ah.

-Parle Italiano.
-Way better than Larry.

Oh, my goodness, I'll take her
everywhere I need to go.

[narrator] Italian skills
will come in handy,

as we head to the island's
second largest city

and dive into everyday life.

Located under Mount Etna's
shadow is Catania.

Sicily's cultural hotspot
on the East Coast,

famous for its bustling markets
and irresistible food.

[gentle music playing]

[indistinct background yelling]

[indistinct background yelling]

[Fabrizio chuckles]

-Very lively here.
-Wow.

[Fabrizio] You know you are
in a Sicilian market.

-Fresh fish.
-[Larry] That could
poke someone's eye out.

[Sheslie] Ooh, wow.

[both speak Italian]

-[Fabrizio] Look
how beautiful it is.
-[Larry] Look, look.

-[Fabrizio & Sheslie] Ooh!
-[Fabrizio] Bella.

Let's try it.

OK.
Oh, my goodness.

Told you it's not that bad.

-Yeah, it's not that bad.
-[Fabrizio] Not bad.

[Sheslie] Wow.

[traditional Italian
music playing]

I can't ev -- I can't even look
into his eyes.

It's intense.

No.

I'm sorry.

Oh.

[Sheslie & Larry laugh]

On the road again,
and we're heading south

through the Hyblaean Mountains.

[Sheslie] We love Sicily.

This is just perfect
for our family.

We -- one time we went
on a date, and we had to take

the baby with us,
but baby was crying like crazy.

And luckily for us,
the owner of the restaurant...

-She took the baby away.
-Right.

She took -- she took the baby
so we could enjoy our dinner.

-Our final stop is Ragusa.
-[bell tolls]

This dreamy city
in the south of Sicily

showcases stunning
Baroque architecture.

-[Sheslie] That church is huge.
-[Larry] It is.

-Oh, my goodness.
-[Fabrizio] Magnificent.

Here, you can still pick up
a prime city location apartment

for just over $100,000.

It's attracting a lot of
people from all over the world

because you can have
a very high quality of life

for a very affordable price.

If you wanna go
to the beach side, you have it.

If you like hiking
to the mountains, you can do it.

You have basically everything

accessible in Sicily.
Yes.

The beauties,
I don't have to say anything.

-The beauty is for free.
-No.

OK, guys, I'm very excited
about this property

I'm gonna show you.

It's a pure gem
and a piece of history.

Built in the 1800s,
this historic

two-bedroom apartment is
right in the center of Ragusa,

and everything a family needs
is a short walk away.

[Sheslie] Wow!
Beautiful.

Honestly, this is everything
I asked for as far as being, uh,

in a city where
everything's accessible.

[Fabrizio] This property
is kind of prestigious.

This beautiful Juliet balcony

with this carved stone.
-Yeah.

Is a very authentic
feature of this territory.

This is a great space
that you can have for $115,000.

This is something that never
happened twice in life.

Please, come, take a look.

Ooh.

-[Sheslie] Oh, my goodness!
-It's a little skinny, huh?

-[Sheslie] You want it to be
in the city center.
-Well!

Wow!

A little
on the older-looking side.

On the second floor,
this fully furnished apartment

has two bedrooms, a living room
and a dining room.

This is gorgeous!
Wow!

But the real showstopper
is the hand painted fresco.

-I love the ceiling design.
-[Larry] Yeah.

I do love how Italian
traditional it is.

[Larry] Over here.
And this is --

Oh, wow!
This is beautiful!

Oh, I love it!

[Larry]
You know, we can almost renew
our vows over here, you know?

-Like, this is such
a beautiful spot.
-Yeah.

We can wake up in the morning,
go get a coffee, go get

a croissant, just walk
down the street.
-Yeah.

There's also a bathroom
and two family-sized bedrooms.

-Oh, oh my goodness!
-Oh, this room is huge!

[Sheslie]
This is beautiful.

Love vintage,
so this, I do not mind.

[Larry]
You wouldn't wanna refurnish,

like change things up?
-[Sheslie] No.

I feel like I have to do
a little bit of repainting,

like something needs
to look a little bit...

-[Sheslie] Repainting -- no.
-[Larry] Yeah.

We can't buy history like this.
Like, this is beautiful.

Where are you gonna find
this in the States?

I guess you're more Sicilian
than American.

Yeah.

-I haven't seen the kitchen yet.
-[Larry] No.

What do you think
of the kitchen?

Um...

It's old like
you want it, right?

-Oh, my gosh!
-[Larry] Yeah.

We don't even have enough...

-Oh, this is the whole thing?
-This is the whole kitchen.

-Oh.
-Do you see this?

[Larry] Where are the boys gonna
help you cook?

[Sheslie]
There's no storage.

You know I love to bake
and I love to cook.

Yeah, we live
in the city, though.

You won't need a cook.
We'll just walk outside and go

down the street and just...

[Sheslie]
Every meal?

I hope, I really hope,
I really pray I won't be

the reason
of their divorce [laughs].

[Larry] For the price,
this isn't really bad.

We're smack-dab
in the middle of the town,

and that's really what I wanted.

But I don't care
for the city and the kitchen.

If you want Thanksgiving
dinner, Christmas dinner,

that's not gonna work for me.
No.

[gentle, foreign music playing]

[Fabrizio] So it's a beautiful
traditional house.

What do you think about it?

I really love the location
of where it's at.

Uh, it's very convenient.

For me, I didn't really care
for the old traditional look.

Honestly, if I could,
I'd just paint over it

and make it look a bit
more modern and brand new.

-Really?
-Paint this?

No!

-You can't --
you can't paint it.
-[Fabrizio] No way.

That is just too historical.
You can't paint that.

-Oh, and the kitchen.
-Oh my gosh, the kitchen.

-No, that's not gonna
work for us.
-No.

I still have a bit more boxes
that need to be checked off

before I'm all in
on this house.
-Yes.

[traditional, Italian
music playing]

[bell tolls]

It's been such
a great experience

looking at all these new homes.

It's really making me, like,
envision my life here in Sicily.

And I think our boys
are really gonna enjoy it.

And let's also talk about how

affordable the real estate
is around here.

Oh, we wouldn't be seeing
prices like this over here

in the States.
-[Sheslie] No, no.

Remember that townhouse
in Vizzini?

[Larry] Oh, my goodness, it's --

[Sheslie]
Very affordable,

but I definitely want it bigger.

Just a little bit too
small for me.

[Larry]
OK.

[Sheslie] Especially
with two running kids.

[Larry] Can we talk about
the modern house?

It had a very beautiful,
fresh look to it.

I do like it,
but, Larry, we're already

at the top of our budget.

You want a man cave,
you wanna renovate,

you wanna do all this.
-[Larry] Yes, yes.

And then you also wanna
hire cleaners?
-Yes.

How much money you got?
Right.

You know the saying,
"Happy spouse, happy house."

Um, I think it's no spouse
till I get my house.

Too expensive for us.

I definitely wanna
keep looking.

OK, so if you're aware
of the highway, then.

-Clock it.
-Oh, my goodness.

[Sheslie giggles]

♪♪

-[both] Buongiorno!
-Hi!

Hello -- Sheslie's been teaching
me a lot of Italian lately.

Yes, lots of Italian.

And you know, he's actually
kind of improving a little bit.

Mmm.

We're still living
here in Sicily,

living on a military base,

because we haven't found
a house to buy yet.

[Sheslie]
We decided that we weren't
gonna put an offer down

on any of the homes
that we viewed with Fabrizio.

So now we're really trying
to focus and concentrate

on the property search
in Vizzini, because we love

how family-friendly it is
and how beautiful it is.

Ooh, grazie.

-Fingers crossed we'll be
living there soon.
-Mm-hmm.