Home Buyers

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...

It’s 2014 – What’s Your Real Estate Resolution?

Everyone makes resolutions around this time every year - from taking up a long-delayed painting project, to finally remodeling that kitchen, or finally making up your mind about packing up and selling the place. The web is full of real estate resolutions, so as we ease into the New Year, we'll present a punch list of the best of these 2014 pledges: Purge - Get rid of stuff you don't want buyers to...

As Housing Market Warms, Keep These Buying Tips in Mind

Ready to buy your first home, or move up to a larger home for your expanding family?.... Home sales in Connecticut seem to be finally warming up after a five-year chill, as demand gradually builds among first-time home buyers and existing homeowners seeking more room. Historically low mortgage rates, rising rents and relatively positive economic indicators are enhancing consumer confidence and driving the...

Calcagni Realtor Daniela Volo featured in Record-Journal article…

Check out today's issue of the Record-Journal and look for an article written about Calcagni Realtor Daniela Volo & her clients' national TV debut on HGTV's House Hunters! ... Daniela Volo, a real estate agent for Calcagni Associates in Wallingford, photographed Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Volo will be featured in an upcoming episode of the HGTV show "House Hunters." (Photo courtesy of Dave...

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