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What Is a Quick Delivery Home?

You Ask, We Answer: What Is a Quick Delivery Home? You’ve begun your search to buy a home in Connecticut, and as you scroll through the online listings, one thing becomes abundantly clear: All of your favorite homes are new construction. Still, you keep trying to talk yourself out of them, because you really need to move in sooner than building a house from scratch would allow. If this scenario sounds...

How Can I Qualify for a Home Loan?

  You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Qualify for a Home Loan? Spring is here, and you’ve got real estate on your mind. At Calcagni Real Estate, we know just how you feel. Buying a home in Connecticut is always a good idea, but with interest rates still low, the promise of better weather on the way and the thought of summer fun in a new house, it seems more appealing than ever to make a move. Now that...

The Top 5 Benefits of Buying in a 55+ Community

You Ask, We Answer: What Are The Top 5 Benefits of Buying in a 55+ Community? Owning a home in Connecticut can be one of the great joys of adulthood. But as the years go by and lifestyles change, many of us find that we want less space, less yard maintenance, less commuting time and perhaps even less noise. If you’re 55 or over and considering a housing switch, you may be curious about Connecticut’s...

What Are the Top Tips for Selling My Home Faster?

You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Top Tips for Selling My Home Faster?You’re ready to list your house for sale. That’s great news! But how do you list your home and ensure that it sells—faster? We’ve collected some of our favorite tried-and-true tips for selling your Connecticut home faster. And if you want more tips than we have listed here, just call us. We’ve got plenty more where these came...

What Are Closing Costs

Photo courtesy of Assurance Financial You Ask, We Answer: What Are Closing Costs? When your Calcagni Real Estate agent presents you with a sales contract for the house you want to buy, you’ll no doubt be aware of the down payment required to enter into purchasing the home. But for first- time homebuyers, preparing for closing costs may come as a surprise. No need to be caught unaware, however....

What Is the Best Way to Move with Pets

You Ask, We Answer: What Is the Best Way to Move with Pets?By the time your Calcagni agent has helped you navigate buying a house in Connecticut or selling your current home, your mind has probably already turned to the arduous task of packing for moving day. And while packing for and scheduling your move are obviously a crucial part of readying for your next place to live, prepping your pets for moving...

What Is Title Insurance, and Why Do I Need It?

You Ask, We Answer: What Is Title Insurance, and Why Do I Need It? What is a title to a home? A title to a home is a document that proves who has legal rights to the property in question. A title also indicates if the current owner has liens on the property or has additional ownership claims. If a title is clear, it means that the buyer is not responsible for fixing these issues—and that is exactly...

How Does Escrow Work?

Image courtesy of viva escrow You Ask, We Answer: How Does Escrow Work? Whether you’re a homebuyer or you’re selling your home, the word “escrow” is sure to come up at some point in your Connecticut real estate transaction. While your Calcagni Real Estate agent can work with your mortgage lender to help explain the details as they pertain to your unique contact, we’re exploring escrow...

What Are the Top Tips For Selling My Older Home Faster?

Image courtesy of the balance.com You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Top Tips For Selling My Older Home Faster? The time has come to sell your Connecticut home, and it may feel overwhelming to try and list the house you’ve lived in for decades in a market seemingly dominated by just-completed homes. Before you become disenchanted with the process of listing your house, take a deep breath! Your...

What Can I Expect from My Home Inspection?

You Ask, We Answer: What Can I Expect from My Home Inspection? For any homebuyer, buying a home is one of the biggest investments we can make—and the process can sometimes feel overwhelming. Luckily, there are steps leading up to your closing that provide valuable information to help you make important decisions before making that house your home. One of these guardrails is the home inspection. This...

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