Cross-Border Real Estate Advisory — Italy ↔ California
Personal guidance for Americans buying in Italy, Italians and Europeans buying in California. One advisor, start to finish.
I’m Piero Lorenzo, a dual Italian-American real estate broker and cross-border advisor with 25 years of experience across Italy and the United States. Learn more about my approach.
Florence (Italy) - Ponte Vecchio -
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Santa Cruz, California - Walton Lighthouse
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My Advisory Approach
I work as a cross-border real estate advisor — not just as a broker. Before discussing what to buy, I help clients understand when, where, and why — whether that's a home in Italy or an investment in California. I then personally guide them through property analysis, negotiation, due diligence coordination, and closing. One advisor. Personal accountability. When you work with me, you work directly with me—not with junior agents, assistants, or rotating staff. I remain your primary point of contact while coordinating the qualified professionals required for the transaction. No handoffs. No dilution of responsibility. This approach is formalized through The LORE Way Model |
Piero Lorenzo in Florence
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Experience. Efficiency. Execution: the Three E’s of Cross-Border Real Estate.
What Americans Say About Working With Piero
Real experiences from clients who relied on Piero Lorenzo to guide their property purchase in Italy.
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"Unbelievable experience! Piero Lorenzo is articulate, knowledgeable, honest and above all kind! I never felt pressure to purchase a higher priced property. He advised me on properties I was interested in (pros and cons). once I found "The One" and came time for the closing I was in the very capable hands of his brother. The entire process was easy and a wonderful experience I will not soon forget... Read More
Patti Harrill 05/18/2026 (California) Read More Client Testimonials |
"Piero was an amazing partner, start to finish. I don't think I could have realized the dream of having an Italian apartment to call home without him. He went out of his way to make sure I understood both the big picture and the detailed nuances, then he made sure everything fell into place. His services are well worth the investment for peace of mind and success in a complex process. Highly recommended."
Noel Fiser 03/03/2026 (Washington) |
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PL-ERI™ 2026: A Structured Approach to Italian Real Estate Markets
PL-ERI™ 2026 is live A framework for evaluating Italian real estate markets through economic fundamentals, market dynamics, operational factors, and professional judgment. PL-ERI™ was developed to provide a more structured way to compare Italian regions and assess real estate opportunities beyond individual listings, headline prices, and general impressions. 👉 How PL-ERI™ works |
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The Economics of Owning a Home in Italy — A Four-Part Florence Case Study
Follow one Florence apartment through acquisition, vacation-rental income, personal use, and eventual resale. Discover how financial performance and lifestyle value combine to determine the complete economic return of owning a home in Italy. |
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How an American Couple Found the Right Home on Lake Como - Case Study
After touring 7 properties on Lake Como, Dan and Debbie returned to the US with a clear idea of what they wanted. When the right home appeared, they purchased it remotely with a video walkthrough, an inspection contingency, and a power of Attorney. Years later, they still enjoy the home. |
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Explore Properties in Italy
I can help you explore properties available throughout the Italian market—not only the listings featured on this website.
How I Help With Your Search
I can help you explore properties available throughout the Italian market—not only the listings featured on this website.
How I Help With Your Search
Apri il tuo immobile al mercato internazionale e presentalo a una clientela americana qualificata.
Buying Property in California — With an Italian & European Perspective
As a licensed California real estate broker, I help Italians and Europeans navigate the U.S. real estate system with clarity, structure, and local expertise. From the Bay Area to Coastal California, I translate a complex process into informed decisions.
👉 Learn how Italians and Europeans buy property in California
As a licensed California real estate broker, I help Italians and Europeans navigate the U.S. real estate system with clarity, structure, and local expertise. From the Bay Area to Coastal California, I translate a complex process into informed decisions.
👉 Learn how Italians and Europeans buy property in California
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- Buying a Home in Italy to Reconnect With Your Family Roots
For many Italian Americans, buying a home in Italy is more than a real estate decision. It is a return to the [Read More] |
- Buying a Home in Italy “Unseen”
Buying remotely does not mean buying blindly. Learn how detailed walkthroughs, document review, qualified professionals, and a clear go/no-go recommendation make. [Read More] |
- From Ellis Island to Italy
The story of Francesco Lorenzo, his arrival in America in 1913, and the personal journey that shaped Piero’s work between Italy and the United States [Read More] |
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