You Ask, We Answer: How Should I Prepare to List My House in Spring? Spring is in full swing, and typically, that’s a very busy time for the Connecticut real estate market. If you’ve been considering listing your home for sale, there are a few helpful steps to take to get it ready to enter the market. After all, the more prepared you are now, the better off you’ll be when those showing requests...
You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Get an Equity Analysis on My Connecticut Home? Maybe you’ve seen Calcagni Real Estate signs in your neighborhood, or on your way to work. Maybe you’ve caught news stories about the current market, or maybe you’ve just always been interested in real estate. Whatever your reason for wondering what your Connecticut home could be listed for in today’s real estate...
You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Pros and Cons of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection? If you’ve been considering listing your Connecticut home for sale, you may have heard through the grapevine that it’s a good idea to conduct a pre-listing home inspection to get out ahead of any issues that could potentially become an issue for interested buyers. Before you spend the money on a pre-listing home...
You Ask, We Answer: Why Is It Important to List My House on MLS? With all of the digital access many of us enjoy, it’s understandable that some Connecticut homeowners are tempted to list their houses without representation from a licensed Realor, and to undertake the marketing of their homes without listing them on MLS. While social media apps and third party websites are an important part of...
You Ask, We Answer: How Is the Price of My Home Determined? If you’ve seen “For Sale” signs in your neighborhood and have been wondering what the market value of your home is, Calcagni Real Estate can help. We’re local to your Connecticut neighborhood, so we understand the current market conditions that influence a home’s listing price–and we can perform a complimentary Equity Analysis to...
You Ask, We Answer: How Are Parents Influencing Their Adult Children’s Decision to Buy Homes? As today’s housing market continues to thrive, a trend is emerging among some Millenials and their parents: For some adult children, their parents are the bridge between being able to afford a home–and not. Let’s look at how parents are influencing their adult children’s decision to buy a home, and...
You Ask, We Answer: What Are Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid? When listing your home for sale, it’s important to stage it to appeal to potential buyers. Your home will be seen by many eyes online, and a well-staged home can get Connecticut homebuyers off the couch and through your front door! But while you may be thinking of staging your home yourself, it’s important to avoid the common mistakes...
You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Stretch My Renovation Budget? Whether you’ve just closed on your Connecticut home with the help of your Calcagni agent or are looking to update the house you’ve owned for years, renovation costs can add up—quickly. We have some helpful tips to help make the changes you want to make a reality, thanks to a renovation budget that goes further. Read on for...