Articles by Carla Passino

Wed, 12/31/2008 - 10:31
Words by Carla PassinoAs the skiing season gets into full swing in Italy, the market for mountain properties picks up momentum. And, according to the…
Wed, 12/31/2008 - 10:20
Words by Carla PassinoThese days of wobbly economy, buyers are hungry for good value properties in established areas, and agent Gemma Knowles of GK It…
Tue, 12/23/2008 - 00:25
Five one and two bedrooms apartments are up for sale in a stone and wood former municipal building in the pretty ski resort of Valtournenche, in Valle…
Tue, 12/23/2008 - 00:20
Words by Carla PassinoThe European Union may be rapping the Italian government’s knuckles for not doing enough to prevent a recession, but at least on…
Thu, 12/11/2008 - 05:23
One of my fondest childhood memories is about arranging the Nativity Scene together with my parents. True to italian tradition, it was a huge scene, t…
Thu, 12/11/2008 - 03:52
Words by Carla Passino“In the niche market in which we operate—that for traditional farmhouses and townhouses, restored or for restoration, in attract…
Wed, 12/10/2008 - 04:28
Want to know how to buy a property in Italy in difficult times? Three experienced estate agents share their advice on how to choose and investment-pro…
Fri, 12/05/2008 - 04:52
The red spicy kick of a Calabrese soppressata, golden panzerotti oozing with Apulian mozzarella, rosemary scented lamb with crispy roast potatoes, ric…
Thu, 12/04/2008 - 06:48
Words by Carla PassinoThe market is expected to cool down further in 2009, putting the market firmly in the hands of buyers who have funds immediately…
Wed, 12/03/2008 - 05:26
Words by Carla PassinoAncient golden and ochre houses climb up a gentle slope towards a hilltop crowned by a medieval tower. All around them, the undu…
Wed, 12/03/2008 - 05:06
Words by Carla PassinoThis 14th century stone house, which stands sentinel over the beautiful countryside in the Appenine mountains, offers great valu…
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 11:09
Words by Carla PassinoThe grand Villa Antares, in Vettica, near Amalfi, makes the most of the sea views with large sliding windows, terraces and lush…
Wed, 11/26/2008 - 05:00
For true Italophiles, the next best thing to having Christmas in Italy is having an Italian style Christmas at home, complete with Italian presents un…
Tue, 11/25/2008 - 09:25
Words by Carla PassinoPrices went down by 2.2% in Rome and Milan, and by 1.7% in Turin in the first half of 2008 but prime homes in central Rome and T…
Fri, 11/21/2008 - 05:55
Words by Carla PassinoOver the last few months, both estate agents and property intelligence companies have published a raft of market reports on Cent…
Thu, 11/20/2008 - 06:13
Words by Carla PassinoOn a hilltop in San Severino, at the crossroads that linked the Adriatic sea with the Flaminia way in Roman times, a canopy of m…
Mon, 11/17/2008 - 10:02
Words by Carla PassinoFrom a protected islet to a bargain castle, many Italian heritage sites are up for sale on the international auctions giantA chu…
Fri, 11/14/2008 - 06:15
Words by Carla PassinoEntering Casentino is like stepping into an enchanted wood. The sky is a narrow slice of blue among the intricate canopy of beec…
Thu, 11/13/2008 - 04:13
Brr…It is cold(ish) and damp. Perfect weather to put on a raincoat and walk swiftly to the nearest gallery or museum to take in some art while dodging…
Tue, 11/11/2008 - 10:35
Words by Carla PassinoAn analysis of the Perugia province market shows healthy activity at the top end and a greater interest for the southern areas o…