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I would absolutely take Giuseppe’s advice on this one. I lived in Florida for a long time and know quite well what moisture can do and how hard it can be to fix.

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ugh! I think you're right. I wish you (and Giuseppe) weren't - but I think you are.

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Always, always go with the advice of someone that is familiar with the situation. It may not be what we want to hear, but probably what we need to hear.

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🙀 closest emoji I could find for a monkey covering her ears. Lol. You’re right!

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I would NOT buy this house. Not ever, not even if I was given it free. I don’t think the damp and mold will ever go, and I suspect a host of other problems will surface later.

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Not even for free?? Rats. You’re right though. Don’t want any health problems that come with moisture, mold, and dampness!

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Yes, those are horrible. You don’t need them.

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Absolutely take Giuseppe's advice! And that was my grandfather's name, so double take his advice...

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Well there you have it! If you can’t trust a grandfather, who can you trust? 😊

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Trust Giuseppe. He knows.

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If u need a little co-investor, I am ready to talk about it. In Italy, 17 is the unlocky number. If u r curious, I can explain the reason why

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Yes I would like to know why 17 is unlucky!

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In the latin times, 17 was written like this: XVII. If you move the single elements, one of the possibile combinations is VIXI. VIXI in latin words means I lived. And if I lived, it means that now I am dead.

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Ah yes!

As for investing with me, that is kind of you. I’ve been told not to buy property in Italy as an investment- it may never make money. Only to buy what you love. ❤️🤍💚

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Yes, the word investment was wrong. I meant something else.

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Moldy boots be bad for scootin'.

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It’s fun going house-hunting with you (virtually)! Good thing Giuseppe was there 🔨

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Yes, thank God for Giuseppe!

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You are a romantic, which tends to gloss over drawbacks. Moisture problems like that are a terrible deal breaker. Find a balcony, beautiful tile and a location in a better structure.

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😆 You’re right on all counts!

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Definitely take Giuseppe's advice. I have a friend in Penne, Abruzzo who has damage from the neighboring house. She has a long legal problem to deal with it. And the owners are not a dozen distant heirs. You will find something else.

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Ah! Thank you, Christine! It’s good to have an example of a real situation- one that I definitely want to avoid!

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Everyone has already said it but I would take the advice of a resident. I see the draw, though! Such potential.

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So cute, right? Alas.

The truth is, it would be nice to have grass. Mazie is in for a huge shock if she can't run around on grass

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