Money Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Buy a Home Purchasing a home is a major financial goal, and many aspiring homeowners save for years to afford it. While saving, ensure you're doing it right. You may think you're prepared, but you might be making mistakes that set you back. Here are the money mistakes to avoid if you want to buy a home. Not Preparing for Emergencies An emergency fund is not...
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Dream Waterfront Living: East Haven Condo for Sale Nestled along the serene Connecticut shoreline, welcome to 76 Cosey Beach Ave. APT 3, East Haven. Listed by Calcagni Realtor Lorrie Maiorano, this waterfront condo offers a unique blend of luxury and tranquility. With 1,829 square feet of living space, this ranch-style unit meets the highest standards of comfort and sophistication. This home is an ideal...
Quick Delivery Homes: Your Fast-Track to New Home Ownership Are you interested in constructing your own home but need a quicker solution than the typical new-construction timeline? A quick-delivery home can put you on the fast track to new home ownership. At Calcagni Real Estate, we have the privilege of working closely with some of Connecticut's premier homebuilders to build new residential properties...
How to Properly Self-Clean Your Oven If food drippings and grease have made your oven a big mess, self-cleaning option on your oven can come in handy. It's a convenient option that takes care of the cleaning for you, so you can focus on other things. If you're a little wary about using the self-cleaning oven feature, look no further. Today, we're going over how to use the self-cleaning function on your...
5 Pool Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know It's finally starting to warm up in Connecticut! If your home has a swimming pool, you're likely looking forward to the first swim of the season. There are a few things you must do to keep your swimming pool not only looking its best but also working its best. Here are five useful pool maintenance tips to help you save time and money this summer. Tip...
Open House Etiquette for Buyers Visiting open houses can be an exciting activity for prospective homebuyers. It's an opportunity to step into what could potentially be your future home, but it's crucial to remember that this is still someone else's home. Just as you would adhere to certain etiquettes when visiting a friend's house, there are dos and don'ts specific to open houses that can help you make a...
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...
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...
You ask, we answer: Should I Waive a Home Inspection? As a buyer in a competitive market, you may have heard many tips and tricks for writing a winning offer. A common suggestion is to waive your home inspection, which can come with many questions and uncertainties. You may be wondering what your options are for home inspections when it's time to buy so you don't end up with buyer's remorse. Here are our...
You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Improve My Credit Score? If you're looking to purchase a home, it's essential to know that a good credit score is a crucial factor in the process. If you have looked at your credit score and aren't thrilled by the number you see, don't fret. There are many trusted and straightforward ways to raise your score. Read on to learn why good credit matters, what is considered good...