You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Tell What the Property Lines Are for My Connecticut Home? From building a fence to installing a swimming pool or planting trees, knowing where the property lines are for your Connecticut home can not only help you decide the best places to add these items, but they can also help you avoid disputes with your neighbors when you do. Here’s how to tell what the property lines...
You Ask, We Answer: What’s the Best Way to Move at the Beginning of the School Year? Moving at any point during the year can be a challenge, but moving at the beginning of the school year can be disruptive to the entire family. While many parents try to put off uprooting their children in the middle of the school year, sometimes, it just can’t be helped. But with some careful planning and...
You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Know It’s Time to Downsize? Your Connecticut home has served you well over the years. You’ve made countless memories within those walls and made seemingly endless improvements both large and small to make your abode yours—but lately, you’re wondering if perhaps there isn’t an easier way of living in your future. If you’ve been mulling over whether or not a smaller...
You Ask, We Answer: Can I Make a Big Purchase Prior to Closing? Your Calcagni Real Estate agent found you a Connecticut home you fell in love with and you’re finally in contract to buy it. Congratulations! Now that you’ve secured your mortgage lender and are waiting for the closing, it’s important to know what to do to keep your deal together–-and what not to do. At the top of the “not” list?...
You Ask, We Answer: What Are 5 Things First Time Homebuyers Should Know? Buying a home for the first time can feel thrilling at some moments, and overwhelmingly stressful at others. But there are a few ways to help tip the balance so the stress of it all takes a backseat to one of the most exciting decisions of your life–and with a little preparation beforehand, you may even come to enjoy the process of...
You Ask, We Answer: What’s the Best Way to Move in the Summer Heat? With a summer heat wave making its way across much of the country, our thoughts are turning to moving in the hot weather. While summer is a very popular time for people to move, especially for those with families, moving in the heat can present unique challenges that should be taken seriously to ensure you, your movers, and your...
Image via Pexels Unlock the Secrets to Shopping For a Home Warranty By Ray Flynn, DiyGuys.net As a homeowner, it's essential to protect your appliances, which is why investing in a home warranty is a smart decision. However, before you sign up for the first plan you come across, it's crucial to understand the ins and outs of shopping for a home warranty. In this article, we'll discuss everything...
Calcagni Real Estate Announces New Construction Listing with Sweeping Water Views of Old Saybrook 16 Cove Street, Old Saybrook, CT $1,795,000 Property Page From the moment you arrive at 16 Cove Street in Old Saybrook, you are transported to a retreat from the stresses of daily life. This magical parcel of land–set on South Cove and once home to a fishing shack–has been preserved with utmost care...
Historic 1756 Home is a Little Piece of Old New England 660 Boulder Road, Cheshire CT $875,000 Property Page A Home Steeped in Connecticut History Delivers Postcard-Worthy Charm When the Gaylord family settled in New Haven County around the turn of the 18th century, F.T. Gaylord–a child of one of the original settlers–moved to West Meadows (what is now Cheshire) in 1753. By 1756, his...
You Ask, We Answer: What is a HERS home, and Where Can I Find One? If you’re on the hunt for energy efficient new construction homes in Connecticut, we have good news. Calcagni Real Estate is representing new homes that have recently received HERS Index ratings–and that’s great news for your wallet and for the environment. Learn about the HERS Index, what it means for energy efficient homes, and...