Real Estate

New Homes are Less Expensive to Maintain

April is new homes month. And one of the virtues of a newly constructed home is the savings that come from reduced energy and maintenance expenses. In a previous analysis, we used data from the 2009 American Housing Survey (AHS) to offer proof. The AHS classifies new construction as homes no more than four years old. For routine maintenance expenses, 26 percent of all homeowners spent $100 or more a...

Calcagni New Agent Spotlight: Jim Bulger

Calcagni Real Estate President Steven Calcagni recently announced the appointment of residential sales agent JIM BULGER to the company’s Cheshire office. Jim is a full time REALTOR who specializes in seller and buyer representation, assisting first-time homebuyers, new construction, and rentals. He is a member of the Greater New Haven Association of Realtors, Connecticut Association of Realtors, and...

How Landscaping Can Impact Your Home’s Value

The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, advises homeowners to properly maintain their landscaping, which can significantly affect property values. “If a landscaping change is positive, it can often enhance price and reduce a home’s time on the market,” said Appraisal Institute President Richard L. Borges II, MAI, SRA. “But if the change...

Calcagni “2014 Five Star Real Estate Agent” Award Recipients Announced

Twenty REALTORS® from Calcagni Real Estate have been named “2014 Five Star Real Estate Agent”, an award and designation which recognizes real estate professionals who provide quality service to their clients, announced Steven Calcagni, President. The winners are announced in a special section of the March 2014 issue of Connecticut Magazine. Anna Buono, Beth Cantor, Paula Criscuolo, Stacey...

Calcagni Animal Organization Drive A Success!…

Over Valentine’s Day weekend Calcagni Real Estate's Wallingford office hosted a collection drive to benefit the Wallingford Animal Control, Meriden Humane Society, and Cheshire Friends of Feral Cats! Members of our local communities along with Calcagni agents & staff were super generous, dropping off animal food, blankets, toys, etc. -  in spite of the inclement weather we recently had!  THANK...

Home Selling 101: Capital Gains

For those who sold their home this year, it's important to understand how selling your home may impact your tax returns, now that tax season is upon us.  The following information explains how capital gains work for those who have recently sold a home. If you sell your primary residence, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of gain – $500,000 for married couples – from your federal tax return....

Calcagni Animal Organization Drive A Success!…

Over Valentine’s Day weekend Calcagni Real Estate‘s Wallingford office hosted a collection drive to benefit the Wallingford Animal Control, Meriden Humane Society, and Cheshire Friends of Feral Cats! Members of our local communities along with Calcagni agents & staff were super generous, dropping off animal food, blankets, toys, etc. –  in spite of the inclement weather we recently...

Richmond Glen: Cheshire’s “smartest” 55+ maintenance-free community!

Calcagni Real Estate is excited to announce that  Phase I of Cheshire’s “smartest” 55+ maintenance-free community, Richmond Glen, has now been 50% SOLD OUT! Join us at Lot 7 Richmond Glen Drive, Cheshire for our Open House this Sun, Feb 2 from 1-3 PM. Our Model home will feature a demonstration of our new SMART HOME AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY option, now available at Richmond Glen....

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