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Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation As you get ready for a relaxing summer vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is home security. Many people are uncertain about how to protect their homes beyond cameras or security systems. If you are planning a vacation this summer, taking simple precautions can help give you peace of mind and let you enjoy your trip to the fullest. Here are some...

Calcagni Real Estate Celebrates 55 Years in Business Calcagni Real Estate is proud to celebrate a significant milestone - 55 years in business! It all began in 1969 when the late Doug Calcagni co-founded Serris & Calcagni Agency with a business partner. Doug later ventured out on his own and established Calcagni Associates Real Estate. The company eventually evolved into the well-known Calcagni Real...

Dream Waterfront Living: East Haven Condo for Sale Nestled along the serene Connecticut shoreline, welcome to 76 Cosey Beach Ave. APT 3, East Haven. Listed by Calcagni Realtor Lorrie Maiorano, this waterfront condo offers a unique blend of luxury and tranquility. With 1,829 square feet of living space, this ranch-style unit meets the highest standards of comfort and sophistication. This home is an ideal...

Quick Delivery Homes: Your Fast-Track to New Home Ownership Are you interested in constructing your own home but need a quicker solution than the typical new-construction timeline? A quick-delivery home can put you on the fast track to new home ownership. At Calcagni Real Estate, we have the privilege of working closely with some of Connecticut's premier homebuilders to build new residential properties...

Natural Ways to Keep Animals Out of Your Garden It's gardening season! Every gardener dreams of a thriving garden filled with lush flowers or vibrant veggies. However, gardens can quickly turn into battlegrounds when wildlife crashes the party. From rabbits munching on leafy greens to deer trampling your delicate flowerbeds, many gardeners struggle to protect their plants from intruders. Luckily, there...

How to Properly Self-Clean Your Oven If food drippings and grease have made your oven a big mess, self-cleaning option on your oven can come in handy. It's a convenient option that takes care of the cleaning for you, so you can focus on other things. If you're a little wary about using the self-cleaning oven feature, look no further. Today, we're going over how to use the self-cleaning function on your...

Open House Etiquette for Buyers Visiting open houses can be an exciting activity for prospective homebuyers. It's an opportunity to step into what could potentially be your future home, but it's crucial to remember that this is still someone else's home. Just as you would adhere to certain etiquettes when visiting a friend's house, there are dos and don'ts specific to open houses that can help you make a...

Embrace Coquette Chic: Elevate Your Home with This Trendy Aesthetic Bows, florals, and lace, oh my! Enter the realm of Coquette Chic, the latest trending aesthetic captivating online enthusiasts. But what exactly defines this captivating style? Coquette Chic embodies all that is pretty, feminine, and adorned in shades of pastel, with a delightful touch of whimsy. If you're drawn to dainty details, pastel...

The Myths About Buying a Bank-Owned Home REO homes, also known as foreclosures or bank-owned homes, are properties that the bank has taken reposession of. Repossession happens when a previous owner cannot make their mortgage payments, and the lender eventually takes ownership of the property. There are many misconceptions about purchasing a bank-owned property. We asked the REO experts at Calcagni Real...

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper You've spent time scrolling #FixerUpper and watching your favorite Instagrammers remodel their homes, and now you're asking yourself, "Should I buy a fixer-upper?" If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Before you grab your sledgehammer and start looking for the perfectly dilapidated home, read on. We're going through the pros and cons of buying a fixer-upper...