Meredith Tabbone first decided to buy and renovate a cheap home in Italy to reconnect with her family history.
More than four years and nearly half a million dollars later, her 1-euro home journey has given her a new perspective on work, life, friendships and happiness.
Meredith Tabbone spent roughly $475,000 on her dream home in Sambuca di Sicilia.
She also bought the building next door and spent the next four years managing a local crew on the massive renovation.
In all, Tabbone spent roughly $475,000 on her Italian dream home.
Persons:
Meredith Tabbone, Tabbone, Sambuca di Sicilia, Mickey Todiwala, I've, She's, she's
Organizations:
Sambuca, CNBC
Locations:
Italy, Chicago, Sicilia, Sambuca, America, Sambuca di, U.S, Sicily