The Myths About Buying a Bank-Owned Home REO homes, also known as foreclosures or bank-owned homes, are properties that the bank has taken reposession of. Repossession happens when a previous owner cannot make their mortgage payments, and the lender eventually takes ownership of the property. There are many misconceptions about purchasing a bank-owned property. We asked the REO experts at Calcagni Real...
Renting vs. Buying: Determining the Best Option for Your Lifestyle When it comes to finding a place to live, buying has traditionally been favored over renting. Some consider renting to be "throwing away money" while they consider buying an "investment." So, the question is: Should I rent or should I buy? The answer isn't so simple. Many factors determine the best options for your lifestyle. Read on for...
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper You've spent time scrolling #FixerUpper and watching your favorite Instagrammers remodel their homes, and now you're asking yourself, "Should I buy a fixer-upper?" If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Before you grab your sledgehammer and start looking for the perfectly dilapidated home, read on. We're going through the pros and cons of buying a fixer-upper...
How to Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale: Tips from the Experts Even in a seller's market, homes only sell if a buyer falls in love with the home. The key to making a buyer fall in love with your home (besides pricing it right ) is to make your home appealing. Even the most meticulous seller likely doesn't have a Pinterest-perfect home, and that's okay! This is where home staging comes in. Staging a home...
You Ask, We Answer: How can I Emotionally Prepare my Children to Move? We understand it best; moving can be a challenge. Packing up everything you own, trying to stay organized, and managing the purchase or sale of your home are just a few reasons why many people dread moving. For parents, the stress of moving is multiplied by the emotional impact on children. While your Calcagni agent is there to help...
Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, REALTOR Zach Mandell, to Calcagni Real Estate! Zach was inspired by his father through seeing the impact he made on their community with the family's residential landscape construction business in New Jersey. Zach chose to start a career in real estate because he wanted to connect with and help his community, similarly to his father, but in his own unique...
You Ask, We Answer: Is a Multigenerational Home Right for Me? If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a multigenerational home, the first step is to contact a Calcagni Real Estate agent. As they’ll tell you, there are many reasons to buy a multigenerational home, and just as many things to consider before you do. Here are a few things to think about when deciding if a multigenerational home is right...
Please join us in recognizing Calcagni REALTORs Stacey DeAngelis and Lisa Thompson, who received the Quarterly Achievement Award for “Excellence in Production” for their hard work during the fourth quarter of...
CALCAGNI REAL ESTATE AGENT NAMED PRESIDENT OF MSAR Stanley Martone of Calcagni Real Estate Has Been Appointed the 2024 President of Mid-State Association of REALTORS November 1, 2023–Wallingford, CT–Owner and CEO of Calcagni Real Estate, Luke Williams has announced Stanley Martone, a REALTOR in the company’s Southington office, has been named President, Mid-State Association of REALTORS (MSAR)...
Please join us in welcoming REALTOR Susan Brady-Carswell to the Calcagni team. Susan is well suited for a career in real estate with her background in sales and business and exposure to the industry by family members already in real estate. When asked what attracted her to join Calcagni, Susan responded, "I had heard many good things about the company, and the more I learned about it, the more I wanted...
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