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Community matters. In 2015, Dino’s Modern Barbershop started a fundraiser during Celebrate Wallingford to show their appreciation to the men and women of the WPD & WFD for their service and their selfless commitment to keeping Wallingford safe! They set up donation boxes in their shop and came together with other great Wallingford businesses to contribute. Each year the departments put the donations...

HBRA’s Parade of Homes 2022: View Calcagni Real Estate’s New Construction & Renovation Homes This Weekend This weekend, the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut (HBRA) is hosting its Parade of Homes, and there has never been a better time to view some of Calcagni Real Estate’s new construction and renovation homes. The Parade of Homes allows you to tour the...

Please join us in recognizing the following Calcagni agents who have received the Quarterly Achievement Award for “Excellence in Production” for their hard work during the third quarter of 2022! Congratulations, and thank you for all your hard...

You Ask, We Answer: How Is the Price of My Home Determined? If you’ve seen “For Sale” signs in your neighborhood and have been wondering what the market value of your home is, Calcagni Real Estate can help. We’re local to your Connecticut neighborhood, so we understand the current market conditions that influence a home’s listing price–and we can perform a complimentary Equity Analysis to...

You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Know if My Fireplace is Safe to Use? With the temps in Connecticut dipping at night, many of us here at Calcagni Real Estate are anxious to use our fireplaces for the first time all season. Is there anything better than curling up in front of a warming fire on a chilly evening? But while it may be tempting to do so, lighting a fire without a few small checks on your...

You Ask, We Answer: What’s the Best Way to Pick a Front Door Color? That house you bought through Calcagni Real Estate? It’s still the place that’s undoubtedly “home,” but lately, you may have been pulling in the driveway and thinking your Connecticut home could use a little something…extra. Before you opt for an expensive undertaking, though, why not consider giving your front door a...

You Ask, We Answer: What Can I Declutter to Get Ready for Fall? As “sweater weather” teases its arrival here in Connecticut, our thoughts at Calcagni Real Estate are turning to feeling cozy in our own homes: More cooking, more “nesting,” more…organization? While it may be an undersung hero of the cozy season, decluttering your home before hunkering down for New England’s colder months can...

What to Do in Connecticut This Fall? Hit the Connecticut Wine Trail With the first significant shift in temperature upon us, we here at Calcagni Real Estate can’t help but feel that twinge of excitement that every New Englander knows so well: The promise of fall and all its crisp, golden-hued beauty! There is so much happening in our gorgeous Nutmeg State, but if you’re seeking breathtaking natural...

It’s Fall Festival Season in Connecticut Here are some of Calcagni Real Estate’s Favorites You’ll never find us here at Calcagni Real Estate wishing away the summer months, but as New Englanders, the fall season just never seems to lose its magic for us. There’s the golden sunlight that dapples the changing leaves, the particular shade of blue the sky takes on, and the crisp mornings and...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Create a Climate Friendly Yard? If you love the look of a beautifully landscaped yard but are concerned about its environmental impacts, we have good news: It’s possible to create a yard for your Connecticut home that isn’t just beautiful to look at, but better for the planet, too. Let’s dive in to determine what a climate friendly yard is, and how you can achieve...