We bought an apartment in Italy for less than what we'd spend on a down payment in the US. The renovations are costly, but it's still worth it.

• 05/09/2025, 4:06 PM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Kelly Beigle

This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Kelly Beigle, 38, and Boris Krstevski, 39, a couple based in Washington, DC, who bought an apartment in the Lombardy region of Italy. The conversations have been edited for length and clarity.