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Albania

February 17, 20252 min read


Why Live In Albania

Albania is a laid-back and wonderful place to live. It can be reached by a 2-hour flight from most places in Europe. 

The best seasons of Albania are spring, summer, and autumn. If you visit one of Albania's snow-capped mountains, there you will find snow and a colder climate. 

The capital city of Tirana is one of the more expensive places to live and it attracts many visitors from all over Europe.  To live here, one will find that the cost of groceries is reasonable and restaurants are cheap. Regardless of where you live, encountering any violence is rare. 

Albania has a nationalized healthcare system and everyone is eligible for emergency treatment. 

The official language of the country is Albanian which is spoken by the majority of people. And Greek is the second most-spoken language in the country. 

Albania is a secular and religiously diverse country with no official religion.  Freedom of religion, belief, and conscience is guaranteed under the country's constitution. More information about Albania can be found at Wikipeida HERE.

Real Estate In Albania

What does a home priced at $500,000 in U.S. Dollars look like in Albania?

Below is an example of a Villa for just over $500,000.

Villa For Sale with Pool

Is the home a single-family home, condominium, or townhome?

This is Villa Andram and is surrounded by greenery and quality. The home price in August of 2022 was $550,000.

Is the home located in the city or the suburbs? 

The home is located in Qerret of Kavaja.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?

The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Is the home a new construction home or a resale?

This home is a resale.

Are there any unique features or amenities included with the home?

The home is ideal including a laundry depot, yard, and swimming pool.

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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