Housing Market

Renting vs. Buying: Determining the Best Option for Your Lifestyle

Renting vs. Buying: Determining the Best Option for Your Lifestyle When it comes to finding a place to live, buying has traditionally been favored over renting. Some consider renting to be "throwing away money" while they consider buying an "investment." So, the question is: Should I rent or should I buy? The answer isn't so simple. Many factors determine the best options for your lifestyle. Read on for...

Is Housing Demand Going to Slow Down Soon?

You Ask, We Answer: Is Housing Demand Going to Slow Down Soon? It seems that for the past several years, housing demand in Connecticut has been a hot topic of conversation. Whether you’ve bought a house, sold one, or have just been curious about where the housing market stands–and where it’s headed–Calcagni Real Estate has pertinent information to share with you. Read on for more of what our...

Why Should I Consider Refinancing Now?

Image courtesy of signaturefd.com You Ask, We Answer: Why Should I Consider Refinancing Now?If you’re a Connecticut homeowner, chances are you’ve secured your mortgage at a higher rate than it is today. That’s because current mortgage interest rates are at a historic low—and that means refinancing may help save you money every month. Given the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic...

May 2012 U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook

Freddie Mac released recently its U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for May showing for the most part encouraging signs with the release of several first-quarter 2012 economic indicators. Outlook Highlights Initial estimates for first-quarter 2012 economic growth was 2.2 percent, slower than the previous quarter, but better than three of the past four quarters. Personal consumption expenditures...

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