Mike Keranen
Mike Keranen
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Відео

Looking Back - My Road to Buying My Italian House
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Join this channel to get access to perks: www.youtube.com/@aroundtheworldwithmike/join Take a look back at 2024 when I decided to buy a house in Italy, rode my motorcycle over 8,000 miles (12,000 KM) exploring Italy for the perfect region, toured many houses, and finally found an bought my dream home. You can watch the first video where I announced my intentions at ua-cam.com/video/EKz4R8cHoIc/...
Contacting Contractors for my Italian House Remodel
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I've contacted two contractors for estimates on projects for my new Italian house. I texted with both multiple times and we are starting to get things moving. In this video I also talk about the main projects I would like to finish before I move in.
Closing on My Italy House Purchase
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Ever wonder what a closing is like when you buy a house in Italy? It was actually a pretty straight forward process. The sellers, me the buyer, our realtor and the notaio were all there around the table and it was pretty smooth.
First Thoughts As An Italian Homeowner
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It's official! I'm an Italian homeowner. And as soon as I owned the house, I took another walk through and it felt very different. I had a couple quick positive moments which got me into the right frame of mind for the projects to come. Join me as I share those moments and share a great idea from my good friend Kuba.
I Should Own An Italian Home Today
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After 30 episodes of researching, planning, exploring and sharing those experience with you, today I should be an Italian homeowner. It has been a long journey, but remember this is just the beginning of my Italian adventure. I'll be sharing the process of fixing up and remodeling the house as well as the adventure of becoming a part of my community and learning about the culture of Italy and t...
One Week To Close and I'm Still Having Second Thoughts About Buying My Italian House
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In one week I'll be finalizing the purchase of my Italian house and I'm still having second thoughts. I think it's just typical jitters about doing something that is completely new and foreign to me. I definitely plan on completing the purchase, but these last minute concerns are getting in my head.
A Final Walk Through of My Italian House
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I had the chance to do a final walk through of my Italian house in Piedmont Italy. I was a bit overwhelmed about the scope of the project, but after an incredible meal and some amazing Monferatto vino, everything came into perspective. Life is good and it will all be ok.
We Have A Closing Date for My Italian Dream House
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Everything is moving along nicely on the purchase of my Italian house. The closing is set and plans are made to get a codice fiscale. I'm also arranging for the locks to be re-keyed and the power to be turned on. I'm not planning on staying there this fall, but I do plan on spending 3 months (the maximum with my tourist visa) in the spring. That's when I'll really get things started. Stay tuned!
Can I Get Out of the Contract to Buy My Italian Dream Home
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A situation came up this week that lead me to ask my Italian realtor if it was possible to cancel the contract I had signed to buy a house in Piedmont Italy. Her answer was interesting. I also talk about the possibility of shipping a motorcycle from the US to Europe.
Your Comments About My Piedmont Italy Property And My Responses
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I respond to some of your comments and give you an update on my purchase of the house is Piedmont Italy. Here are the 3 Italian real estate websites I've come across: www.idealista.it/ www.casa.it/ www.immobiliare.it/
How To Buy A House In Italy
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I'm in the process of buying a house in Italy and I want to share with you my experience. Learn about the relatively simple process of buying a house in Italy. My realtor Paola's current listings at idealista.it - www.idealista.it/en/pro/rp-immobiliare-asti-90355/vendita-case/ Another website to search for real estate in Italy is www.immobiliare.it/ Here are Paola's current listings on casa.it ...
I Bought A House in Italy
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OK, well maybe I haven't bought it yet, but I am now under contract to buy it. I made an official signed offer and the sellers agreed to the offer and signed the contract. I'll finalize the purchase when I'm in Italy next month. Follow along as I explain my thought process and how I decided to buy this property.
Would You Buy This Castle or One of These Other Piedmont Italy Properties
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Would You Buy This Castle or One of These Other Piedmont Italy Properties
Could This Be The Perfect Piedmont Property For Me?
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Could This Be The Perfect Piedmont Property For Me?
You Won't Believe the Price I Have Negotiated For This Italian Property
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You Won't Believe the Price I Have Negotiated For This Italian Property
I'm seriously considering buying this property in Piedmont Italy, but not for €85,000
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I'm seriously considering buying this property in Piedmont Italy, but not for €85,000
Would You Pay €48,000 For This Property in Piedmont Italy?
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Would You Pay €48,000 For This Property in Piedmont Italy?
Would you buy this Italian Property in Piemonte/Piedmont?
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Would you buy this Italian Property in Piemonte/Piedmont?
How Much Would You Pay For This Italian Property
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How Much Would You Pay For This Italian Property
Would You Pay 100,000 Euros for This Italy Home?
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Would You Pay 100,000 Euros for This Italy Home?
Penne Italy Property Tour 2
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Penne Italy Property Tour 2
My First Property Tour in Penne Abruzzo Italy
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My First Property Tour in Penne Abruzzo Italy
Abruzzo Ancient Ruins, Agriturismos and Rural Properties
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Abruzzo Ancient Ruins, Agriturismos and Rural Properties
I'm In Italy Ready to Look at Properties
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I'm In Italy Ready to Look at Properties
Leaving Prague Soon for Italy
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Leaving Prague Soon for Italy
Would You Buy This 17th Century Italian Palace
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Would You Buy This 17th Century Italian Palace
Other Properties in 1 Euro Towns
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Other Properties in 1 Euro Towns
Would you buy one of these properties in Lazio Italy?
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Would you buy one of these properties in Lazio Italy?
Would you buy one of these Campania Properties in Italy?
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Would you buy one of these Campania Properties in Italy?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Esme451
    @Esme451 3 години тому

    It went so quickly for you(and me)! Are you going to be a resident of Italy? In September, I'll be moving forward with my move to Italy( unless I have a bad day at work 😂)! I love the style of homes in the Piedmonte region, but I never want to be cold again.

  • @RichardReynolds-j2t
    @RichardReynolds-j2t День тому

    Hey Mike, Rick from Ridgway. We cant wait to watch you renovate the italian villa. When do suspect that will start? I think your place has amazing potential. I've built and renovated several places and I love the process. Not sure about you but Im already getting cabin fever not being able to ride. Luckily I have a baja trip scheduled in March.

  • @chriswiedeman490
    @chriswiedeman490 2 дні тому

    I voted against your expanded channel. But go ahead and do it. It might be the thing that really pushes you over the top. Or do just the Italian thing, that might be big and evolve into something. I just want to watch you make a home in Italy though.

  • @carmelroselli8220
    @carmelroselli8220 2 дні тому

    Well on your way to 2k subscribers- well done! You deserve it 😊

  • @andrewcartwright4631
    @andrewcartwright4631 2 дні тому

    Amazing! I am just now looking at buying a place now in Sicily to start my journey

  • @HoosierInUtah
    @HoosierInUtah 2 дні тому

    Buon anno nuovo!🎊

  • @marlashurn8612
    @marlashurn8612 2 дні тому

    So happy for you and fulfilling your dream in Italy! I have found that watching videos of higher end homes for sale in Italy will give you great ideas for your renovations. Best of luck to you for 2025!

  • @randyfuss
    @randyfuss 2 дні тому

    Nicely done Mike!

  • @WriterJenOnYT
    @WriterJenOnYT 2 дні тому

    Happy New Year!

  • @dalepellerin
    @dalepellerin 2 дні тому

    I'll be there next year as well, moving from Lake George, Colorado. Congrats on your journey!

    • @aroundtheworldwithmike
      @aroundtheworldwithmike 2 дні тому

      Right on! You're not to far from me in Colorado. Where are you looking in Italy?

    • @dalepellerin
      @dalepellerin 2 дні тому

      I’m looking all over but thinking Lazio/Frosinone/Arpino area

    • @carmelroselli8220
      @carmelroselli8220 2 дні тому

      ⁠@@dalepellerinGreat choice - everyone has their own preferences. Having visited many of the regions, I prefer and believe the authentic Italian culture, spirit and people are around this area. Oh, and the value for money when more than an hour from Rome. Good luck 😊

  • @korenng5553
    @korenng5553 2 дні тому

    Beautiful new Italy home....Happy New Year from Siena in Summerlin Las Vegas !

  • @DT-vc7hd
    @DT-vc7hd 8 днів тому

    Happy New Year, Mike. I hope everything is going well and hope we get an update soon!

  • @JackieHaynes-p3c
    @JackieHaynes-p3c 25 днів тому

    Merry Christmas

  • @JLR1957
    @JLR1957 26 днів тому

    Cheeky viewer! I'd be so disappointed 😮❤🇦🇺 It was a pretty nasty thing to do!

  • @maryannewilson3305
    @maryannewilson3305 Місяць тому

    Thanks for mentioning the galvanized pipes. I would not have thought of it.

  • @lorraineperron4840
    @lorraineperron4840 Місяць тому

    A notary in Italy is a lawyer with one more year of University just like in Quebec, Canada or like in France called le notaire.

  • @cyoungso
    @cyoungso Місяць тому

    How much?

  • @llew-AZ
    @llew-AZ Місяць тому

    Watch out for the Donkeys out there on your rides! Splat!

    • @aroundtheworldwithmike
      @aroundtheworldwithmike Місяць тому

      And lots of cows. 😂

    • @llew-AZ
      @llew-AZ Місяць тому

      @aroundtheworldwithmike I remember moving to AZ and see one of those portable highway signs on I17 near Black Canyon City. "CAUTION Watch fir donkeys 🫏! I thought it was hacked until I got to work.

  • @guerro327
    @guerro327 Місяць тому

    Hi Mike. Love your videos. Helvetia [ hel-vee-shuh ] is the Latin name for Switzerland, more specifically the Western and Northern parts of Switzerland. Can't wait to see the renovations and more of the Abruzzo region of Italy.

    • @aroundtheworldwithmike
      @aroundtheworldwithmike Місяць тому

      That's really interesting. Did the Romans call it that? I'm looking forward to the renovations too, but my place is in Piedmont, not Abruzzo. 😉

    • @guerro327
      @guerro327 Місяць тому

      @ oh, for some reason I thought it was in Abruzzo. Very nice, still.

  • @randyfuss
    @randyfuss Місяць тому

    Great vid Mike! Thnx 4 sharing!

  • @Esme451
    @Esme451 Місяць тому

    Glad you had a good Thanksgiving! The cemetery was very interesting. I can't wait to see some property walk throughs. You are in the Piemonte region, Vero?

    • @aroundtheworldwithmike
      @aroundtheworldwithmike Місяць тому

      Yes, Piemonte. I'll be sure to post more property walk throughs when I'm back.

    • @Esme451
      @Esme451 Місяць тому

      @aroundtheworldwithmike I love the Piemonte style of homes. I grew up in rural Pennsylvania, there is a tombstone in one of the small town cemeteries, that was completely written in Arabic script. It was from the late 1800s. It's very weathered and I can't get a good picture of it.

    • @aroundtheworldwithmike
      @aroundtheworldwithmike Місяць тому

      I'm sure there's an interesting backstory for that headstone.

  • @marlashurn8612
    @marlashurn8612 Місяць тому

    That’s all good news! So happy for you and your new adventure!

  • @kathycappelli3468
    @kathycappelli3468 Місяць тому

    Sounds great! All the best

  • @paulabroussard1824
    @paulabroussard1824 Місяць тому

    Wow, that cemetery really is moving to see. It's possible some family members visit on El Dia de los muertos when it is important to keep ancestors memories alive. In any case, it is very special to see. Also enjoying your tales of continued progress on the house in Italy. Looking forward to seeing how it comes together.

    • @aroundtheworldwithmike
      @aroundtheworldwithmike Місяць тому

      Thanks, it's an interesting place to see for sure. Right out of a Wild West movie.

  • @CarolA.PhinneyEsq.-vs3fd
    @CarolA.PhinneyEsq.-vs3fd Місяць тому

    Congrats on your purchase. All of the details are very important and a little daunting for an ex-Pat. I just returned from a scouting trip to Lombardy and it took a bit of effort for me to understand what the cadastral value would be, ongoing IMU, trash etc. it was worthwhile to visit and see the town up close while getting this detail. I’m thinking about renting now.

  • @thegrassisgreener
    @thegrassisgreener Місяць тому

    I used a professional translator to translate the deed and be an interpreter on the day of sale and I was charged only 550 euros for all that service. I guess I was lucky

  • @AddColor2Life
    @AddColor2Life Місяць тому

    Congratulations! I am looking at properties in Southern Italy. Thank you for sharing your journey with us! This is exciting.

  • @dorismeusburger
    @dorismeusburger Місяць тому

    Congrats! 🎉 I spent one year in Minneapolis/Minnesota... 😊

    • @aroundtheworldwithmike
      @aroundtheworldwithmike Місяць тому

      Oh wow! I hope you had good weather. How did you like the winter? 😂

    • @dorismeusburger
      @dorismeusburger Місяць тому

      The only winter with little snow 🤣👍👍👍​@@aroundtheworldwithmike

  • @mariaeugenia7599
    @mariaeugenia7599 Місяць тому

    Congratulations Mike! I've been following your adventure, and love the house you bought!

  • @louisraduly6961
    @louisraduly6961 Місяць тому

    That house clics all the boxes for me! We are also looking to buy in Italy for our retirement :-)

  • @randygulleyjr2180
    @randygulleyjr2180 Місяць тому

    Welcome back! Enjoying your video! Keep it coming!

  • @Dr-Red-Duke
    @Dr-Red-Duke Місяць тому

    Fantastic ! Congrats ! I'm remote closing in December. Are you opening a bank account there ? Its a second home for us. I will if I cant set up auto pay by credit card. We're in similar tiny town of 1300, in Molise.

    • @mariaeugenia7599
      @mariaeugenia7599 Місяць тому

      Eventhough Molise non essiste!

    • @aroundtheworldwithmike
      @aroundtheworldwithmike Місяць тому

      Congratulations! Yes, I plan on opening a bank account in Italy. It will make things much more convenient.

  • @Esme451
    @Esme451 Місяць тому

    Fantastic information! I'm hoping this is me in 11 months!

  • @kubasc
    @kubasc Місяць тому

    Great! Thanks for the new episode. I liked your little audience behind you

    • @aroundtheworldwithmike
      @aroundtheworldwithmike Місяць тому

      Thanks Kuba! The birds and chipmunks are getting ready for a long winter. 😎

  • @tamimorales1116
    @tamimorales1116 Місяць тому

    Where did you find your home?

    • @aroundtheworldwithmike
      @aroundtheworldwithmike Місяць тому

      Piedmont. Take a look through my past videos. I explain my tour through the entire country of Italy and why I chose this region. It's a perfect choice for me and what I want, but it will be different for everyone.

    • @tamimorales1116
      @tamimorales1116 Місяць тому

      @aroundtheworldwithmike That's a nice region Congratulations! I'm still looking around and wherever I go MUST have public transportation because I won't own a car.

  • @deborahmoronese2374
    @deborahmoronese2374 Місяць тому

    Congrats. I applaud you for doing this. I dream of doing something like this but dont know where in Italy. Good luck. Thk u for these videos

  • @GracielaMcdonald-q8k
    @GracielaMcdonald-q8k Місяць тому

    Welcome back! I do have a question for you. Did you purchase the house as a second home and which was the commission percentage? I am looking for a property tu buy in Volterra and trying to compare your expenses with the list of expenses that the Realtor that I working with sent me. Thank you again and Congratulations.

  • @nztitirangi
    @nztitirangi Місяць тому

    We looking also, how do you buy and whats the best way to find something decent in a good location? Others have said a geometra might be able to help. Thanks for the videos. Update: sorry i just saw all your others videos which answer my questions ill go watch those cheers! :)

  • @myrealtorphil
    @myrealtorphil Місяць тому

    Keep finding them

  • @carlorad
    @carlorad Місяць тому

    Welcome in Italy 👍

  • @MarianneInmarsilia
    @MarianneInmarsilia Місяць тому

    A notary is like a lawyer who deals with these sales….the conditions, surveys, etc. In France it’s a notaire….same procedure for buying and selling property.

    • @missymoppel
      @missymoppel Місяць тому

      It's exactly the same in Germany. Reasonably straightforward.

  • @ZANEOLOGYTV2
    @ZANEOLOGYTV2 2 місяці тому

    I was just dropping by to check on you! I’ve been looking at listings in your area. 🤗

  • @carlorad
    @carlorad 2 місяці тому

    Electricity in Italy is quite expansive, thinks at it if you evaluate air con (warm/cold).. you also are not resident so utilities are higher

  • @adatshhc
    @adatshhc 2 місяці тому

    It will be helpful if you walk us through the process: How you went about finding the home. Your due diligence process. How you went about getting an attorney. How are you handled making your deposit. All of the paperwork involved. Etc. You can make at least another half dozen videos just guiding people through the process.

  • @mariaalmenayes727
    @mariaalmenayes727 2 місяці тому

    What its the nane of this town?

  • @mariaalmenayes727
    @mariaalmenayes727 2 місяці тому

    Mike, congrats! please share real estate agent infirmation.

  • @nztitirangi
    @nztitirangi 2 місяці тому

    Who was your agent and can I get their contract details please?