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You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Find My Dream Home? If you’ve been scrolling through Connecticut homes for sale, chances are, you have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to what your dream home should look like. But have you considered the elements of your next home that will actually improve your quality of life? When it comes to ensuring your Calcagni Real Estate has a clear picture of exactly what...

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: What is Slow Decorating? Once your Calcagni Real Estate agent has found you the house you love, you may be tempted to finish decorating it ASAP. But the “slow decorating” movement may be on to something—and it may help you love your home even more in the long run. Let’s dive in to what slow decorating is all about, and how it may infuse decorating your home with a newfound...

You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Hire a Realtor? If buying or selling a home in Connecticut is at the top if your New Year’s resolutions, you’ll need a licensed Realtor. But for anyone searching for a Connecticut real estate agent for the very first time—or for the first time in a long time—it may feel overwhelming to know where to start. Here are our top tips for choosing a real estate agent, and...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Pros and Cons of Heated Floors? If winter weather has the floors in your Connecticut home feeling less than warm and fuzzy, you’re not alone. Many of us dread the walk across the kitchen floor for our morning coffee because we know the chill that will greet us this time of year. But what if you could have floors that feel warm and comfortable, even to bare feet?...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are Some Options for Less Expensive Cabinets? If you’ve been dreaming of an updated kitchen or bathroom in your Connecticut home but can’t stomach the cost of custom cabinets, we have good news: Today’s options for less expensive cabinets are not only highly functional, they’re really good looking, too. Renovating two of the most important rooms in your house may be just...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Make My Home Feel Cozier This Winter? Longer nights, dropping temps…winter has arrived, and it can be a challenge to welcome it when our days feel so short, and we miss the summer sun on our skin. But when we prepare our homes ahead of time for the chillier months when we tend to hunker down inside, it can be a whole lot easier dealing with our cold New England weather....

You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Benefits of Living In an HOA? If you’ve found your dream home on calcagni.com but are curious about buying a house with a homeowners’ association, we’ve got you covered. We’re breaking down what an HOA entails, and what the benefits are of living in a home with an HOA. Keep reading to learn more. What is an HOA? According to investopedia.com, “A...

You Ask, We Answer: What is a final walkthrough?   Your closing day is here. Congratulations! There’s just one more thing you need to do with your Calcagni Real Estate agent before signing on the dotted line: your final walkthrough. A final walkthrough usually happens on or near the day of your closing, and provides an opportunity for homebuyers to walk through and inspect the property prior...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Decorate for a Relaxing Home?   Scrolling through social media, thumbing through interior design magazines, asking your Calcagni Real Estate agent for their opinions—however you get your inspiration for decorating your Connecticut home, you may not have given a whole lot of thought to how decor can help you de-stress. If you’re looking for more relaxation...