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Image via Pexels Staying on Time, on Budget, and in Compliance With Your Home Remodel By Ray Flynn, DiyGuys.net When it comes to remodeling or renovating your home, there are many things to be considered long before any construction begins. Whether it’s a kitchen remodel or large structural changes, a complete budget breakdown, materials, labor, design, and time frame should all be carefully...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Best Ways to Grow an Eco-Friendly Green Lawn? With spring underway here in Connecticut, many of us are anxiously awaiting the green blanket of lawn that signals that warm weather is here to stay. But if having a plush green yard seems more aspirational than doable, you’re not alone. For many of us, a thick carpet of grass takes a whole lot of experimentation, work–and...

Please help us welcome Raul Vega, who has recently joined the Calcagni team! Raul is a lifelong resident of Meriden, where he enjoys the excellent and diverse food options the town offers. Don’t be fooled by his youthful appearance! Raul is wise for his years, beginning his real estate venture by purchasing his first investment property at 21. He is excited to grow in the world of real estate and put his...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Compost to Feed My Plants? Spring is (finally!) here in Connecticut, and that means buds on trees, shoots of green poking through the soil, and flowers bursting into bloom. If you’re looking forward to nurturing your garden to its full glory, read on. We’re digging into the best type of composting for your garden, what to compost, and how you can use your compost to feed...

You Ask, We Answer: Should I Try the “Move Out Method” to Declutter My Home? If you’ve ever moved, you know that nothing serves as a greater motivator for decluttering and organizing your home than the looming deadline of moving trucks pulling up outside your home. When we move, we become ruthless editors of our own space–most likely in a way that even a deep spring cleaning doesn’t inspire....

You Ask, We Answer: Which Plants Should I Be Planting Now? March is in full swing here in Connecticut, and that means we here at Calcagni Real Estate are marveling at the light still in the sky at six o’clock, thrilling at the sight of daffodil shoots growing taller, and daydreaming about a bountiful garden to enjoy all summer. If you’re also looking ahead to gardening this summer but aren’t sure...

Congratulations to the following Calcagni agents who were recipients of the Connecticut Magazine 2022 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award! 🏆 “The Five Star award recognizes service professionals who provide quality services to their clients.” After a rigorous research process and evaluations completed by their clients, these agents have been recognized for their stellar professionalism and dedication...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Get an Equity Analysis on My Connecticut Home? Maybe you’ve seen Calcagni Real Estate signs in your neighborhood, or on your way to work. Maybe you’ve caught news stories about the current market, or maybe you’ve just always been interested in real estate. Whatever your reason for wondering what your Connecticut home could be listed for in today’s real estate...

Join Calcagni Real Estate at the CT Home Show It’s that time of year again! Between March 3-5, the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut (HBRA) is hosting its 75th Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show at the Connecticut Convention Center, and our Calcagni Real Estate booth #733 will be there to welcome all of our fellow home lovers to chat all things Connecticut real estate!...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can Solar Panels Save Money? Maybe it’s the cost of your utility bill. Or maybe it’s your passion to protect the planet. Whatever your reason for being curious about solar panels, you’ve probably heard that they can save you money on your household bills–and with inflation still being what it is, saving money sounds increasingly more appealing, doesn’t it? Here are a few...