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☆ This village in Italy is offering $1 homes to Americans looking to move abroad post-election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Ollolai, a village on the Italian island of Sardinia, is offering $1 homes and several other schemes to attract American expats. The rural Italian village has been selling dilapidated houses for as little as one euro since 2018, and after the 2024 U.S. presidential election, it launched a website offering up even more cheap homes. Ollolai's mayor, Francesco Columbu, told CNN the website was created to lure Americans after the 2024 presidential elections. "We have specifically created this website now to meet U.S. post-elections relocation needs. The first edition of our digital nomad scheme, which launched last year, was already solely for Americans," he added.

Persons: Francesco Columbu, Columbo Organizations: CNN, U.S Locations: Sardinia

☆ You could 'escape from reality' and cruise around the world until 2028—if you have at least $40,000/year to spend
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

If you are one of the many Americans planning an escape next year, this unique adventure might be exactly what you're looking for. Residential cruise line Villa Vie Residences announced the Tour La Vie program which offers passengers the opportunity to live aboard its ship, the Villa Vie Odyssey, for up to four years. Villa Vie's CEO, Mikael Petterson tells CNBC Make It the new program was planned before Election Day. And while is is not a reaction to the outcome, the offering is is well-timed. "Onboard, we may have differing political views, but our community comes together through our passion for exploring the world in a very real way that goes far beyond politics," Petterson said.

Persons: Villa, Mikael Petterson, they're, Petterson Organizations: Vie Residences, CNBC, Arton

☆ Photos show how the winning gowns from the Miss Universe pageant have changed through the years
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Celia Fernandez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementThe fashion of the Miss Universe pageant has evolved since the first competition in 1952. The 73rd annual Miss Universe pageant took place on Saturday in Mexico after days of preliminary competition. Related Video Every uniform a US Air Force Academy cadet is issuedAt the end of the night, Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig was named Miss Universe 2024. Theilvig's shimmering dress was par for the course for modern Miss Universe contestants, who typically wear sparkly gowns with eye-catching details. Take a look back at the outfits contestants have worn to be crowned Miss Universe throughout the pageant's history.

Persons: Victoria Kjær Theilvig Organizations: Miss Universe, US Air Force Academy, Miss, Victoria Locations: Mexico

☆ 36-year-old in Denmark quit his job and built himself a tiny home in the woods for under $13,000—take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

For years, 36-year-old Anders Boisen lived in apartments all over the city of Aarhus, the second-largest in Denmark. The tiny house is six and a half meters long and two and a half meters wide, or 21.3 feet long by 6.6 feet wide. To finish building the tiny home, Boisen quit his job and focused on the project full-time. "I wanted to see how low you can go in terms of still living comfortably in a tiny house. Anders Boisen

Persons: Anders Boisen, Boisen, didn't, hadn't, he's, that's, Anders Boisen Boisen Organizations: CNBC, YouTube Locations: Aarhus, Denmark, Boisen

☆ Elon Musk endorses Trump's transition co-chair Howard Lutnick for Treasury secretary
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk at the tenth Breakthrough Prize ceremony held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. On Saturday, Elon Musk shared who he is endorsing for Treasury secretary on X, a cabinet position President-elect Donald Trump has yet to announce his preference to fill. Musk wrote that Howard Lutnick, Trump-Vance transition co-chair and CEO and chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC Group and Newmark Group chairman, will "actually enact change." Lutnick and Key Square Group founder and CEO Scott Bessent are reportedly top picks to run the Treasury Department. Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, also included his thoughts on Bessent in his post on X.

Persons: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Musk, Howard Lutnick, Vance, Cantor Fitzgerald, Scott Bessent Organizations: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Trump, Newmark Group, Key Square Group, Treasury Department . Musk, SpaceX Locations: Los Angeles , California

☆ Copenhagen guarantees happiness to anyone who moves there: 'We’re confident people will fall in love with life in the GCR'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

1 country for quality of life. If you've ever considered a move to Copenhagen in pursuit of nice weather, work-life balance, and competitive pay, now's your time. This month, The Greater Copenhagen Region launched a marketing campaign for its new "life quality insurance." The Greater Copenhagen Region consists of the Zealand, the capital region in Denmark, and Skåne and Halland in Sweden. "We're so confident that people will fall in love with life in GCR that we are willing to walk the walk," Asbjørn Overgaard, a spokesperson, tells Time Out.

Persons: you've Organizations: GCR Locations: Denmark, Copenhagen, Copenhagen Region, Zealand, Skåne, Halland, Sweden

☆ This couple bought a Disney cabin built in 1998 for $53,375 and are making it their tiny home—take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Grace saw an article about old cabins from Disney's Fort Wilderness up for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Grace and Jacob KocherWhen Grace saw the listing for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom, 500-square-feet cabin selling for $49,900, she immediately sent it to her dad. Like Grace, Jacob had also stayed in cabins throughout his childhood. Grace and Jacob saw tiny homes selling for over $100,000 and were determined to keep the cost under $125,000 with financing options. Grace and Jacob KocherGrace and Jacob signed the bill of sale in April and paid $53,375, including tax, for the cabin.

Persons: Grace, Jacob Kocher, Jacob, Jacobs, Jacob Kocher Grace, We've, Disney Organizations: CNBC, Facebook, Walt Disney World, Disney Locations: Florida, Disney's Fort, Magic, Fort

☆ 8 U.S. cities where people are moving to live cheaply: They'd 'rather pack their bags than pay a higher rent,' expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Bank of America Institute found the top eight cities where people are moving for cheaper rent. "Consumers would rather pack their bags than pay a higher rent, and that can play out in two ways," Joe Wadford, an economist at the Bank of America Institute, tells CNBC Make It. Cleveland, Ohio Ken Redding | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesTop 8 U.S. cities where people are moving for cheaper rentCleveland, OhioIndianapolis, Ind. The state of Ohio had two cities land in the top 8 on the Bank of America Institute list. The city is home to major sports teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Cleveland Browns.

Persons: Major metropolises, Joe Wadford, Wadford, Cleveland , Ohio Ken Redding, Bill Dickinson Organizations: of America Institute, Bank of America Institute, Bank of America, Las Vegas , Nevada Eyeem Mobile, Istock, Getty, CNBC, Bank, Cleveland, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Browns, Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art, Columbus, Columbus Ohio Sky Locations: Las Vegas , Nevada, West, Northeast, New York, Boston, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Cleveland , Ohio, Cleveland , Ohio Indianapolis, Ind, Las Vegas, Nev, Columbus , Ohio Jacksonville, Fla, Austin , Texas Phoenix, Ariz, Nashville, Tenn, Ohio, U.S, Columbus Ohio

☆ I bought 2 abandoned homes in Detroit for $3,300 and spent over $100,000 renovating them—take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

In 2017, Detroit-native Vincent Orr was working as a production supervisor at Chrysler, when he kept seeing and hearing advertisements for The Detroit Land Bank Authority. Orr bought the property right next to his mother's for $1,200 — it had been abandoned for about a decade. And as if two properties weren't enough, Orr bought a third on the north side of his original abandoned home for just $100. And for anyone looking to take advantage of an auction process like the one the Detroit Land Bank Authority offers, Orr's advice is to not overthink it. Vincent Orr

Persons: Vincent Orr, Orr, Orr's, Vincent Orr Just, he's, I'm, Vincent Orr Orr, doesn't Organizations: Chrysler, Detroit Land Bank Authority, CNBC, General Motors, Detroit, Social Security Locations: Detroit, Detroit , Michigan

☆ Hawaii has the highest cost of living in the U.S.: The state has 'really high home prices' and expensive goods, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The most expensive state in the U.S. isn't New York or California. Realtor.com published its list of the states with the highest cost of living based on data from Stacker and Hawaii took the No. We know that places like California, Washington D.C., and Massachusetts are very expensive because the major expensive cities they all have," Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at Realtor.com, tells CNBC Make It. The cost of living was calculated using the average price of goods and services in that state's metro areas and cities. The report found that the most expensive states in America are predominately on the West and Northeast coasts.

Persons: Realtor.com, Hannah Jones Organizations: isn't, Washington D.C, CNBC, Council for Community, Economic Research Locations: U.S, York, California, Stacker, Hawaii, Washington, Massachusetts, state's, America, Northeast

☆ These are the most exciting travel destinations for 2025, according to National Geographic
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

National Geographic has just released its "Best of the World 2025" list of the top global destinations, curated by a team of travel experts and international editors. "It is not only to celebrate these locations but also inspire adventure and promote responsible and meaningful travel," National Geographic editor Starlight Williams tells CNBC Make It. Though the list includes far-flung locations around the globe, including Greenland, Japan and India, National Geographic also highlighted some places closer to home. But the National Geographic's guide isn't just about vacation destinations. These are National Geographic's top destinations for 2025.

Persons: Starlight Williams, Williams Organizations: Geographic, CNBC, Ocala National Forest Locations: Greenland, Japan, India, United States, Boise , Idaho, Ocala, Florida, Los Angeles , California

☆ Kenya is launching a digital nomad visa: Find out if you qualify and how to apply
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

If you're a digital nomad or can work from just about anywhere, and have been wanting to add the continent of Africa to your list of destinations, you might want to consider Kenya. President William Ruto announced Kenya's Digital Nomad Work Permit on October 2 at the opening of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo. The president said the visa is "specifically designed to welcome global digital professionals, allowing them to live and work in Kenya while enjoying the country's natural beauty and high-quality lifestyle," according to Nation.

Persons: William Ruto Locations: Africa, Kenya

☆ This Texas city has the lowest cost of living in the U.S.: There is 'investment in the area keeps home prices low,' expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

This month, Realtor.com released its ranking of the top 10 cities with the lowest cost of living based on the latest regional price parities data from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The regional price parities measure the differences in price levels of goods and services across states and metropolitan areas and are shown as a percentage of the overall national price level, the BEA states. Home prices tend to be lower in the South and the Midwest," Jones says. "Markets in the South and the Midwest can expand as demand picks up, which helps keep housing costs low. The price of housing is relatively affordable because of their ability to adapt to demand."

Persons: Realtor.com, Hannah Jones, Jones Organizations: U.S . Department of Commerce's, Analysis, BEA, CNBC

☆ This luxury train ride around the world lasts 59 days, visits 12 countries and costs over $125,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

If traveling around the world by train sounds enticing and you've got several thousand dollars to spare, this latest adventure might be the one for you. High-end travel agent Railbookers recently announced its second "Around the World by Luxury Train." The 59-day itinerary will include riding several luxury trains through four continents, 12 countries and over 20 cities. "Our 2025 Around the World by Luxury Rail itinerary has been refined and tailored to maximize our guests' time and experiences while enjoying the culture, cuisine, and activities that each of these renowned destinations have to offer." Venice Simplon-Orient Express Vw Pics | Universal Images Group | Getty Images

Persons: you've, Railbookers, Italy's, Frank Marini, Euronews Organizations: Mountaineer, Vita Orient, Orient Express, Oriental Express, Luxury Rail, Orient, Getty Locations: Venice

☆ The top 5 'relatively affordable' U.S. cities where you can find a home for under $300,000: 'We're seeing sellers cutting prices'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the median home price in the U.S. was $280,000. Homebuyers took advantage of mortgage rates below 3% to find great values. With mortgage rates above 6% and the median home price clocking in at $425,000, good deals are harder to come by. A recent report from Realtor.com has identified the top five U.S. cities with median home prices below $300,000. "There are isolated pockets of places that still remain relatively affordable on a national perspective."

Persons: Homebuyers, Realtor.com, it's, Ralph McLaughlin Organizations: CNBC Locations: U.S

☆ Carmel, Indiana is the best small city in America for affordability, education and quality of life—see the full top 10
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

For the second year in a row, Carmel, Indiana has been rated the best small city in America. That's according to WalletHub, which this month released its annual report on the country's best small cities. 1 spot thanks in part to its median annual household income of nearly $133,000 and median credit score of 775. Its 3% unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the country. Residents of Carmel spend only about 14% of their income on rent, the 33rd-lowest in the country.

Organizations: Health Education, U.S . Census, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Labor Statistics Locations: Carmel , Indiana, America, Indianapolis, Carmel

☆ Look inside an abandoned high school turned $3.3 million apartment complex—and 4 more multimillion-dollar dream homes
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Nicolas Vega Celia Fernandez Jennifer Liu | Nicolas Vega | Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

An abandoned baseball stadium is now a $14 million luxury apartment complexThe Stadium Lofts has 138 units and Stadium Flats, the four-building complex next door, has 144. "We designed it such that when you walked in, you felt like you were walking into a historic stadium rather than an apartment building," Watson said. They turned an old school into a 31-unit apartment building"Bowtie High" was converted into a 31-unit apartment building. After enlisting real estate investor Adam Colucci and developer Dan Spanovich, the trio bought the abandoned Bowtie High for $100,000. They embarked on an 18-month renovation beginning in 2020 to turn it into an apartment building.

Persons: Michael Potter, Michael Cox, John Watson, Cox, Watson, Alexis Zakis Jesse Wig, Adam Colucci, Dan Spanovich, Katie Tarasov, Joe Sobczak, Sobczak, Peter Bittner, Sheila Consaul's, Consaul, Rubia Daniels Organizations: CNBC, Indianapolis Indians, Sobczak, San Francisco International Airport, San Carlos Airport, SFO, U.S . Air Force, Historic Lighthouse, Washington D.C Locations: Indianapolis, Tuolumne County, Bay, Yosemite, Fairport, Ohio, Lake Erie, Washington, Headlands Beach, Italy

☆ 29 times royals recycled their favorite outfits
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Samantha Grindell | Celia Fernandez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Many royals recycle their favorite outfits instead of wearing new clothes. Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have both been known to repeat outfits. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! It's also become common for royals to recycle some looks they wear to public engagements. Take a look at 29 of the best outfits royals have recycled over the years.

Persons: Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Princess Diana, —, It's Organizations: Service

☆ This couple bought a 110-year-old schoolhouse for $175,000 sight unseen and converted it into their family home—take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Stacie Grissom and Sean Wilson lived in New York City for almost a decade, and then the covid-19 pandemic hit. Stacie Grissom and Sean WilsonAfter the couple closed on the former schoolhouse, the real work began. Despite how hard the renovation was for the couple, Grissom says her favorite part was getting to work alongside her dad. Stacie Grissom and Sean WilsonAmid ongoing renovations, the couple and their now two kids moved into the home in September of this year. Stacie Grissom and Sean Wilson

Persons: Stacie Grissom, Sean Wilson, Grissom, Wilson, Kate Wilson, Franklin, hadn't, Sean Wilson Grissom, we've, It's, they're Organizations: CNBC, Union, Graded, Johnson, Museum Locations: New York City, BarkBox, Franklin , Indiana, Indianapolis, New York, Indiana

☆ Travelers say these are the 10 best large airports in North America for on-time flights, restaurants, cleanliness and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Power released its annual North American Airport Satisfaction Study, ranking the large airports across North America. The best large airport: John Wayne Airport, Orange CountyThe John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, is the best large airport this year after coming in the No. The John Wayne Airport, Orange County, currently serves about 11.7 million annual passengers, according to its website. 10 best large airports in North America for 2024John Wayne Airport, Orange County Tampa International Airport Kansas City International Airport Dallas Love Field Nashville International Airport William P. Hobby Airport Sacramento International Airport Portland International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport San Jose International Airport After taking the No. Taylor says the Tampa International Airport has ranked highly over the years because of its great design, signage, and sense of identity.

Persons: John Wayne, Michael Taylor, Sr, Taylor, William Organizations: North, John, John Wayne Airport, CNBC, LAX, Orange County Medianews, Getty, Orange County Tampa International Airport Kansas, International Airport Dallas Love Field, International, William P, Hobby Airport, International Airport Portland International, Salt Lake, International Airport San Jose International, Tampa International, Tampa International Airport Bloomberg, Bloomberg Locations: North America, Orange County, Orange County , California, ., Southern California, California, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, Orange, Salt, Tampa, Tampa Bay

☆ Minneapolis-Saint Paul International is the best 'mega airport' in North America—see the full top 10 list
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Power released its annual 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, ranking the mega airports across North America. Mega airports are defined as those with 33 million or more passengers per year. The study was fielded from August 2023 through July 2024 and airports were measured based on a 1,000-point scale of overall customer satisfaction. Managing Director of Travel, Hospitality, Retail and Customer Service, tells CNBC Make It this year's study found that airports are swamped with travelers and that most airports have regained their passenger volumes from before the covid-19 pandemic. "There seems to be no slack in demand and airports are, in general, doing a little bit of a better job of making people satisfied, mostly with food and beverage," he says.

Persons: Michael Taylor, Sr Organizations: Service, CNBC Locations: North America

☆ The 10 best retirement towns for America's middle class—5 of them are in Florida
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In September, GOBankingRates ranked the best retirement towns in the U.S. for the middle class in 2024. The following factors were then considered for each city:Total populationPopulation aged 65 and overTotal householdsMedian household incomeNumber of households receiving Social Security benefitsNumber of households receiving retirement incomeAverage Social Security benefits for households receiving themAverage retirement income for households receiving itThe data sources used for the report include the U.S. Census American Community Survey, Zillow's Home Value Index and more. GOBankingRates' study found that middle-class Americans will have the most success retiring in Florida, Ohio, and Arizona. The middle class has always flocked to Florida because of its affordability," Ray Marek, GOBankingRates' media outreach manager, tells CNBC Make It. Marek added that despite the rising cost of living in Florida, the data shows that Florida is still a top destination for middle-class retirees who want to live in a place that offers a balance between affordability and quality of life.

Persons: GOBankingRates, Ray Marek, Marek Organizations: Social, Census, Community Survey, Sunshine State, CNBC Locations: U.S, Florida , Ohio, Arizona, Florida

☆ Columbus, Ohio is the city with the fastest car commute in America, new study shows—see the full top 10 list
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The United States is home to some of the most congested cities in the world, but there are some places around the country where residents have a smooth daily commute. The average commute time was calculated using the 2022 American Census Survey and the traffic was calculated using Lyft data from August 2023 to August 2024. The report found that 25% of the commuters surveyed said that time was the most important factor in having a great commute. "If you are going back to the office, you know that the commute is not what it once was. Though dealing with congestion might seem bad, Bob Pischue, a transportation analyst at INRIX, says it's a sign of a good economy.

Persons: it's, Jill Gonzalez, Bob Pischue Organizations: Survey, CNBC Locations: States, United States, U.S, INRIX

☆ Denmark is the No. 1 country for quality of life—Canada and New Zealand also made the top 10 list
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. News and World Report recently released its ranking of the best countries in the world based on quality of life. The best countries for quality of life were scored across the following metrics:AffordableGood job marketEconomically stableFamily-friendlyIncome equalityPolitically stableSafeWell-developed public education systemWell-developed public health systemOne country noticeably missing from the top 10 is the United States. The United States ranked poorly in the metrics used to rank the best countries for quality of life — No. 49 for countries seen as not bureaucratic, Elliot Davis, reporter at U.S. News and World Report, tells CNBC Make It. "In terms of perceptions, they aren't seen as providing just quite as good a quality of life for its people as other countries."

Persons: Elliot Davis, Davis Organizations: . News, U.S . News, WPP, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, United States, CNBC Locations: U.S, United States

☆ This couple bought a 19th-century schoolhouse for $210,000 and made it their family home—take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-14 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The North Weare Schoolhouse had been on the market for more than a decade when Danielle and Kreg Jones bought it and made it their home. Danielle and Kreg Jones have a history of renovating homes together and run their own New Hampshire-based architecture firm, Inscription Architects. Kreg and Danielle JonesThat changed when they came across a 19th-century schoolhouse in Weare, a small town just outside of the state's capital. The school house has 14 and 21 foot ceilings and large windows throughout. Courtesy of John W. Hession

Persons: Danielle, Kreg Jones, Kreg, Jones, Danielle Jones, John W, Hession Danielle, Kreg Jones Danielle, We've, we're, We're, Hession Organizations: Inscription Architects, CNBC, National Register of Historic Places Locations: New Hampshire, Montana, downsize, Weare

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