Escape to Italy: $1 Homes for Disillusioned American Voters

A town on the Italian island of Sardinia has spotted a possible opportunity as many communities around the world. It has been unsure how to react to Donald Trump’s reelection as president.

After decades of depopulation, Ollolai, like many other rural Italian communities. It has been attempting to attract outsiders to help turn things around.

To sweeten the deal, it has offered to sell run-down homes for as little as one euro, or slightly more than a dollar.

It has now developed a website targeted at prospective American residents in the wake of the November 5 vote. The website offers affordable residences, hoping to attract individuals disappointed by the election to buy its vacant properties.

Ollai’s Attempt

Do you feel exhausted by world politics? The website asked Are you seeking new opportunities while embracing a more balanced lifestyle?

Now is the perfect time to begin creating your European getaway in Sardinia’s breathtaking paradise. Mayor Francesco Columbu told CNN that the website specifically targets American voters after the presidential elections.

He claims to like America and to be certain that Americans are the most qualified individuals to assist in reviving his society.

He stated that Americans are what we truly want and will prioritize. “We can’t prevent foreigners from applying, but Americans will have a quicker process. They are our winning card, and we are betting on them to assist us in reviving the village.

In the past, Ollolai has attempted to attract new residents with attractive housing developments. CNN was the first to disclose that the town government began selling run-down, vacant houses for one euro in 2018.

It then proceeded to charge a symbolic one euro to rent vacant workspaces. Last but not least, it began offering digital nomads a “work from Ollolai” program last year. For a symbolic one euro, four Americans have so far been housed in completely furnished apartments.

They were required to produce a work of art or a book for the community in exchange. The town hall rents multi-story, two-bedroom apartments from local families for about 350 euros a month to provide them to remote workers. Bills, council taxes, and utilities are also included.

A secluded paradise

Off the main path, Ollolai is perfect for people who wish to disconnect and have a more straightforward existence. Situated in an uncontrolled mountainous area. It stands on a beautiful plot of land where people continue practicing long-standing farming customs.

It has wonderful vistas, few people, and clean, pure air. Stables and historic grass bars are accessible to the public during an event known as the cortes apertas (open courtyards) in the fall, serving wine, ham, cheese, and other treats. The region’s locals make the well-known Casu Fiore Sardo cheese.

Every year in February, Ollolai has a masked carnival complete with goat-like costumes and ancient customs. It is another highlight of the calendar.