2021

You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Pros and Cons of Heated Floors? If winter weather has the floors in your Connecticut home feeling less than warm and fuzzy, you’re not alone. Many of us dread the walk across the kitchen floor for our morning coffee because we know the chill that will greet us this time of year. But what if you could have floors that feel warm and comfortable, even to bare feet?...

CALCAGNI REAL ESTATE DONATES $5k to “HOMEFUL FOR THE HOLIDAYS” ~ The Initiative Helps Keep Families In Their Homes December 21, 2021—WALLINGFORD, CT—For over 50 years, Calcagni Real Estate has helped Connecticut families buy and sell their homes. But this year, the company has set their sites on helping families throughout the state stay in their homes by supporting the Connecticut...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are Some Options for Less Expensive Cabinets? If you’ve been dreaming of an updated kitchen or bathroom in your Connecticut home but can’t stomach the cost of custom cabinets, we have good news: Today’s options for less expensive cabinets are not only highly functional, they’re really good looking, too. Renovating two of the most important rooms in your house may be just...

CALCAGNI REAL ESTATE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS OBTAINS BROKER’S LICENSE ~ Jennifer DeVivo Has Obtained Broker’s License from the State of Connecticut President and Broker of Calcagni Real Estate, Antonio Lig-uori has announced Jennifer DeVivo, vice president of operations has obtained her Real Estate Broker license from the State of Connecticut. For over 50 years, Calcagni Real Estate...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Make My Home Feel Cozier This Winter? Longer nights, dropping temps…winter has arrived, and it can be a challenge to welcome it when our days feel so short, and we miss the summer sun on our skin. But when we prepare our homes ahead of time for the chillier months when we tend to hunker down inside, it can be a whole lot easier dealing with our cold New England weather....

You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Benefits of Living In an HOA? If you’ve found your dream home on calcagni.com but are curious about buying a house with a homeowners’ association, we’ve got you covered. We’re breaking down what an HOA entails, and what the benefits are of living in a home with an HOA. Keep reading to learn more. What is an HOA? According to investopedia.com, “A...

  CALCAGNI REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCES DOUG BLACKWOOD IS REALTOR OF THE YEAR ~ Doug Blackwood Has Been Named “Realtor of the Year” by New Haven Middlesex Realtors®   November 8, 2021—Cheshire, CT—President and Broker of Calcagni Real Estate, Antonio Liguori has announced that Realtor Doug Blackwood has been named “Realtor of the Year” by New Haven Middlesex Realtors®. Blackwood,...

You Ask, We Answer: What is a final walkthrough?   Your closing day is here. Congratulations! There’s just one more thing you need to do with your Calcagni Real Estate agent before signing on the dotted line: your final walkthrough. A final walkthrough usually happens on or near the day of your closing, and provides an opportunity for homebuyers to walk through and inspect the property prior...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Decorate for a Relaxing Home?   Scrolling through social media, thumbing through interior design magazines, asking your Calcagni Real Estate agent for their opinions—however you get your inspiration for decorating your Connecticut home, you may not have given a whole lot of thought to how decor can help you de-stress. If you’re looking for more relaxation...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Stretch My Renovation Budget?   Whether you’ve just closed on your Connecticut home with the help of your Calcagni agent or are looking to update the house you’ve owned for years, renovation costs can add up—quickly. We have some helpful tips to help make the changes you want to make a reality, thanks to a renovation budget that goes further. Read on for...