Home Sellers

You Ask, We Answer: What Are Common Staging Mistakes to Avoid? When it comes to selling your Connecticut home, your Calcagni Real Estate agent will be an invaluable resource. They’ll help you determine the listing price, walk you through each step with clarity, and even help you understand how best to stage your home so it draws potential buyers. But if you want to understand more about how to make...

You Ask, We Answer: How Are Parents Influencing Their Adult Children’s Decision to Buy Homes? As today’s housing market continues to thrive, a trend is emerging among some Millenials and their parents: For some adult children, their parents are the bridge between being able to afford a home–and not. Let’s look at how parents are influencing their adult children’s decision to buy a home, and...

You Ask, We Answer: Is Housing Demand Going to Slow Down Soon? It seems that for the past several years, housing demand in Connecticut has been a hot topic of conversation. Whether you’ve bought a house, sold one, or have just been curious about where the housing market stands–and where it’s headed–Calcagni Real Estate has pertinent information to share with you. Read on for more of what our...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Save Money When I Move? Your Calcagni Real Estate agent has helped you find your new home, and it’s time to think about moving into it. Hurray! But if the cost of moving is leaving you feeling less than excited, you’re not alone. Moving is expensive, and comes at a time when your wallet may be feeling thinner than usual. Take heart and keep reading, because we’re...

You Ask, We Answer: What Paint Colors Are Most Popular with Homebuyers? You may have heard that Connecticut homebuyers want to be able to picture themselves in the home you’ve just listed for sale. It’s one of the reasons your Calcagni Real Estate agent may have encouraged you to streamline or hide the amount of personal touches and photos you have around the house. But homebuyers are also...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid? When listing your home for sale, it’s important to stage it to appeal to potential buyers. Your home will be seen by many eyes online, and a well-staged home can get Connecticut homebuyers off the couch and through your front door! But while you may be thinking of staging your home yourself, it’s important to avoid the common mistakes...

You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Hire a Realtor? If buying or selling a home in Connecticut is at the top if your New Year’s resolutions, you’ll need a licensed Realtor. But for anyone searching for a Connecticut real estate agent for the very first time—or for the first time in a long time—it may feel overwhelming to know where to start. Here are our top tips for choosing a real estate agent, and...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Stretch My Renovation Budget?   Whether you’ve just closed on your Connecticut home with the help of your Calcagni agent or are looking to update the house you’ve owned for years, renovation costs can add up—quickly. We have some helpful tips to help make the changes you want to make a reality, thanks to a renovation budget that goes further. Read on for...

  You Ask, We Answer: Why Should I Get a Realtor?   With all of the news surrounding Connecticut’s incredibly busy real estate market these days, you may be considering jumping into the action by either selling your current home or buying a new one. And with so much information about real estate available at your fingertips these days, you may be asking yourself, “Why should I get a...

You Ask, We Answer: What Is My Home Worth? By now, you’ve no doubt heard about how hot the Connecticut real estate market is, and after driving past “For Sale” and “Sold” signs dotting front lawns all over the state, you may be wondering what your home could sell for. If you’re curious as to how Realtors determine the value of your home, we’re here to walk you through what to expect from...