We Left the U.S. for Spain and Bought a House for $72,000—'It Was One of the Biggest Leaps of Faith We'd Ever Taken'
Alicia Sanchez says that her family's move to Spain gave them the opportunity to pursue a new and more fulfilling definition of success.
TL;DR
- The family relocated from Ormond Beach, Florida, to Castil de Campos, Andalusia, Spain, seeking a life with more freedom and family time.
- They purchased a 5-bedroom house for approximately $72,000, paying in cash, and established a monthly living budget of about $1,216 for three people.
- The author continues to work as a freelance marketing strategist, earning $7,000-$9,000 monthly, which funds their renovations and business ventures.
- They opened a creative studio offering art workshops, earning $50 in the first month, and are investing in a home retreat called 'Stay & Create' set to open in May 2027.
- The move involved significant life changes, including withdrawing their daughter from school and adapting to a slower pace of life, midday siestas, and unfamiliar bureaucracy.