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by Carla Passino | Wed, 08/27/2008 - 06:14
Words by Carla PassinoDeep in a verdant valley just outside Fiesole, a handful of ancient stone farmhouses cluster around an elegant 15th century villa. It is…
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by Carla Passino | Tue, 08/26/2008 - 05:39
Words by Carla Passino - Photos courtesy of ENITPrices for premium second homes in Italy continue to rise, although at a slower pace. The news comes from a new…
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by Carla Passino | Mon, 08/25/2008 - 09:49
Words by Carla Passino - Photos courtesy of ENITThis week, I have already bought three properties—an ancient hilltop villa wrapped by the verdant embrace of…
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by Carla Passino | Wed, 08/20/2008 - 11:59
Words by Carla PassinoUp a steep hillside, the taupe splash of ancient stone houses breaks the ocean of green stretching from jagged peak to wooded foot. The…
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by Carla Passino | Mon, 08/18/2008 - 09:39
Words by Carla PassinoWondering where to blow the budget on a seaside home? Then head to Capri, Forte dei Marmi or Portofino.According to a price survey by…
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by Carla Passino | Thu, 08/14/2008 - 09:41
Words by Carla PassinoIf you look at the latest figures released by the Agenzia del Territorio—the Italian equivalent of the Land Registry—€150,000 should buy…
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by Carla Passino | Wed, 08/13/2008 - 09:57
Words by Carla PassinoThe view from Villa Circi is a mosaic of colours. The myrtle silhouette of pine trees and silver firs cast their shade over sinuous hills…
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by Carla Passino | Mon, 08/11/2008 - 04:18
Words by Carla PassinoIt is official—with a few notable exceptions, Italy is in the grip of a property slowdown. The definitive word comes from the Agenzia del…
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by Carla Passino | Mon, 08/11/2008 - 03:41
Words by Carla PassinoHow far do €430,000 go in these days of wobbly economy? You could treat yourself to just over a month in the cupola suite of Rome’s…
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by Carla Passino | Wed, 08/06/2008 - 09:28
Words by Carla PassinoAn ancient house of pale taupe stones stands in the heart of Taponecco, a Tuscan village of cobbled lanes and gentle arches perched high…