Home Sellers

Calcagni New Agent Spotlight: Leanne DelRosso

Calcagni Real Estate President Steven Calcagni recently announced the appointment of residential sales agent Leanne DelRosso to the company’s Cheshire office. Leanne is a full time REALTOR who specializes in seller and buyer representation, assisting first-time home buyers and new construction. She is a member of the Greater New Haven Board of Realtors, Connecticut Association of Realtors, and...

Connecticut Home Sales Edge Up in Second Quarter

Connecticut single-family home sales recorded modest increases in the second quarter and in the month of June, according to the latest report by The Warren Group, publisher of The Commercial Record. Second quarter single-family home sales totaled 6,898, a near 1 percent increase from 6,854 in the second quarter of 2012. Single-family home sales in Connecticut also increased slightly in June, rising 0.4...

Buying or Selling a Home? 5 Must-Reads to Aid the Process

When it comes to buying or selling a home, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the amount of information available via your agent, family members, friends and even your neighbors. While taking everything in may seem like an uphill battle, a trip to your local library may be worthwhile. Here are five best-selling books that you might want to pick up to help get a better handle on what you’re going...

5 Exterior Projects Sellers Can’t Afford to Overlook

If you’re looking to get your home sold quickly and for the best price possible, making a good first impression is crucial. While getting your home’s interior in tip top shape is an important piece of the puzzle, the exterior of your home can’t be overlooked. Here are five exterior projects that all home sellers should deal with before putting their house on the market. 1. Landscaping. Look...

Prices Rise for Single-Family Homes and Condos

Single-family home sales in Connecticut rose 14 percent to 1,519 in January, posting the highest volume for the month since 2008, according to The Warren Group. Sales of single-family homes in Connecticut increased for the 13th consecutive month in January. This marks the highest monthly sales volume for the month since January 2008, when there were 1,653 sales. "We ended 2012 on a pretty positive...

Selling? Here is Why You Need an Agent

As the market picks back up, you may be thinking about finally listing your home. With this major decision comes another difficult choice: should you use a real estate agent? Agents are paid by commission and you might be tempted to list your home on your own with the intention of saving a little money. However, the advantages to using a trained professional outweigh the disadvantages—and they may...

Spring Cleaning 101 – Get Your Home Ready for Spring Buying Season

Now that spring is approaching, homeowners are getting serious about preparing their homes for sale. If putting your home on the market is at the top of your to-do list this season, be sure to carve out some time to do some serious spring cleaning. Not only will a thorough cleaning make your home stand out from the crowd, it will also force you to get rid of the clutter that has accumulated during the...

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