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Italian Town Aims to Rebuild Itself With Sale of $1 Homes

Ollolai remains the most untouched and authentic patch of Sardinia -- Italy's lush Mediterranean island.

The following article, written by Silvia Marchetti, appears on CNN.com.

Italian town Ollolai sells $1 homes to lure new residents

Ever dreamed of owning a home in a pretty Italian village? The news you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived.

You can now buy one for just over a dollar.

Ollolai, a destination in the mountain region of Barbagia on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, is selling hundreds of abandoned homes for just €1 ($1.20).

Continue reading at CNN.com.

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