Buyers

CHESHIRE, Conn. – Calcagni Associates President, Steve Calcagni, is proud to announce that Marilyn Elsworth and Nancy Lydell have recently been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors®. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed...

At Calcagni Associates, our agents don't just sell houses. They build trust and relationships through some of the largest and most emotional transactions in people's lives. Below we recognize some of our top associates who have recently won the GREATER NEW HAVEN ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS First Quarter Award- 2011. (The award is given each sales quarter to Realtors who have a minimum of 9 closed sales). They...

CHESHIRE, CT - When buyers are searching for a new home, their feelings may vary. Some homes might take some time to win you over, while others might immediately strike your fancy. Throughout the process, it's important to keep an unbiased attitude in order to properly and fairly evaluate each home as an option for your new life. One of the main factors to think through is the home’s location. "Buyers...

Here is an interesting article we came across on WSJ.com...  “'Tis the season of giving. But if you're tired of the offerings at the mall, why not consider giving your children something grander, like the gift of a down payment to buy a home—or even a home itself? Uncle Sam encourages such generosity, at least within limits (the IRS site has details). You and your spouse are each allowed to give...

Seasonal changes can create inherent risks especially amongst those of us who are looking to save some money during difficult economic times. As such, when we think about cold weather hazards, it usually pertains to the impact of snow and ice. The winter months are a good time to take inventory of our own personal safety and consider the potential concerns regarding indoor air quality during the heating...

Calcagni Associates President Steve Calcagni recently announced that the company has added a Real Estate Owned Services Division to its already full suite of real estate services. “As the real estate market has changed over time, so has our need for a comprehensive division to administer the amount of REO properties we’re handling.” said Calcagni. “We’ve been involved in REO properties for...

What can you tell me about Chinese drywall? That’s the question I have been asked a handful of times over the past couple of years, usually by a client who works in the insurance industry; but most recently by non- trade related clients. Concerns regarding imported drywall have been on the public’s radar for some time now. Not typically associated with New England, the concern has primarily been...

When a buyer views a property, observations are made with all five senses, which in turn creates an emotional response.  Sellers need to be aware of the sensory responses their home may evoke from a buyer and how these responses may contribute to the perceived value of their home and ultimately how long it may take to sell. The visual reaction to the home begins with its location, develops with the...

In our ongoing commitment to remain at the forefront of technological advances in our field, we’ve recently launched 2 new features on our website: A Multi-Language Property Search button which allows home buyers to view properties in 11 different languages, along with a  Bank-Owned Property Search button which allows potential buyers to easily find bank owned/ foreclosed properties currently...

We have seen pending home sales activity remain strong- Calcagni has had 151 pending sales so far for the month of June. This shows a sustained uptrend, rising for four consecutive months with favorable housing affordability and the first-time buyer tax credit boosting activity. To learn more about the First-Time Buyer Credit, visit:...