CNBC June 27, 2026 • 14:00

American couple left New York City and bought a house in Italy for $13,000: 'We found a different way of life' - CNBC

By Cassandra Tresl

American couple left New York City and bought a house in Italy for $13,000: 'We found a different way of life' - CNBC

Cassandra Tresl and Alex Ninman moved in with Tresl's grandfather in the Czech Republic in 2020 and closed on a house in Abruzzo, Italy, in 2022.

My 5-year-old daughter will start primary school in Italy this September. Watching her prepare for this next chapter has made me reflect on how much our lives have changed.
My husband, Alex Ninman, … [+7006 chars]

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