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...
Our Hamden Office Sales Manager, Joan DiVincenzo, just got back from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) conference in sunny San Diego, CA. The conference hosted some great sessions on social media, the Web, and technology. We can’t wait to have Joan share with us what she has learned and to put all this new knowledge to action! Another of the many ways Calcagni Associates strives to remain at the...
CHECK OUT THESE RATES! Rates ended the week finally back in the 4's. The 30 year fixed closed the week at 4.500% with 2 points and 4.875% with 0 points. The last few times that the rates have been this low it did not last too long, so with the extension and expansion of the Tax Credit and the rates, now is the time to act. Next week the rates will be influenced with many high impact reports, including...
It's no secret that home staging can play a huge role in how much you get for you house. Sometimes it feels like you have to renovate the whole place to make it presentable, but it's not true! I know I've had great success with these three simple tips. 1. Get Rid of Your Clutter The best thing you can do for your home isn't in buying fancy new things, it's about getting rid of some. This includes...
After the Senate gave final approval last night without a dissenting vote, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly this afternoon to pass legislation containing an extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit, completing Congressional action and sending the tax credit to President Obama for his signature, possibly as early as tomorrow. The $8,000 homebuyer tax credit...
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...
The rates remained unchanged for the week ending at 4.625% with 2 points and 5.125% with 0 points. The market was volitile all week with stocks gaining during the week and gave it all back on Friday. Rates are influenced as stocks gain in value, money is taken out of Bonds and rates increase and when the stocks lose, money goes back into the Bond market and rates decrease. There are 2 events that...
We have good news to share! The multi-language search engine Proxio, which is featured on our Calcagni website (http://www.calcagni.com/), is the recipient of an award in the category "Best Innovation" at the Overseas Property Professionals (OPP) Industry Awards 2009 in London. Proxio was named “Highly Commended” (2nd place) for Best Innovation in the Products & Services section of these annual...
Lisa Antonecchia is an accredited Home Staging Expert! Her team staging approach brings together not only a sense of style and design, but the best in local contractors, all here to help get your house sold! You can check out Lisa’s before and after photo gallery at: http://site.teamstagingct.com/portfolio.php What is Staging? “Staging focuses on improving a property to make it appeal to the...
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