2013

It's time for Calcagni Real Estate's OPEN HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA(rescheduled from the Blizzard in February). Over 30 houses will be open this Sunday, March 10th. Whether you're just browsing or ready to make the move, you're sure to find something to love! CHECK THEM OUT HERE -----> http://on.fb.me/WKJtuK You can search all available properties for sale any time of the day, by visiting...

As the market picks back up, you may be thinking about finally listing your home. With this major decision comes another difficult choice: should you use a real estate agent? Agents are paid by commission and you might be tempted to list your home on your own with the intention of saving a little money. However, the advantages to using a trained professional outweigh the disadvantages—and they may...

Pending home sales rose in January, and have been above year-ago levels for the past 21 months, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. There were healthy monthly gains in all regions but the West, which is constrained by limited inventory but was slightly improved. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, increased 4.5 percent to 105.9 in...

CONGRATS to Calcagni Real Estate Realtor Mary L. Malin, for receiving the “Special Support of the Community” award from the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, at this year’s Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner, held on February 12th at the Farms Country Club. Mary received this honor in recognition of all the years she has tirelessly supported the Chamber in their endeavors to help the community of...

With Valentine's Day coming up and nearly 30 open houses this Sunday, what's not to love? Join us Sunday, February 10th at any of our open houses. Whether you're just browsing or ready to make the move, you're sure to find something to love. Click here to view all of our Open Houses: http://on.fb.me/WKJtuK or visit us at www.calcagni.com ...

Now that spring is approaching, homeowners are getting serious about preparing their homes for sale. If putting your home on the market is at the top of your to-do list this season, be sure to carve out some time to do some serious spring cleaning. Not only will a thorough cleaning make your home stand out from the crowd, it will also force you to get rid of the clutter that has accumulated during the...

We are very proud of our President Steven Calcagni’s newest role as the NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) Federal Political Coordinator. He will be serving as a liaison between NAR and U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty. In this vital role, Steven will also be responsible for responding to all NAR Calls for Action received, he will be one of NAR’s key REALTOR® communicators with Congress,...

Steven Calcagni is in Washington, D.C. this week, as the new liaison for the Connecticut Association of REALTORS® with Elizabeth Esty. He had a chance to meet up with Laura Vogel, Manager of Federal Member Advocacy at National Association of REALTORS®, pictured below. Steven Calcagni, President of Calcagni Associates, with Laura Vogel, Manager of Federal Member Advocacy at National Association of...

Now that the new year has arrived, sellers are back in full force, pulling out all the stops in order to get their home sold. Whether you’re listing your home for the first time or finally ready to get that “For Sale” sign out of your front yard, add the following New Year’s resolutions to your list. 1. Set Reasonable Expectations: Although the housing market is showing signs of being better in...

If your home will be for sale this winter, it is important to master certain seasonal issues that are less significant or even non-existent at other times of the year. Here are a few tips to aid in the successful sale of your home: • Brighten it up: Counter the cloudy days of winter by making your home stand out. Keep the lights on in the front of the house even if no showings are scheduled. You never...