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Calcagni Real Estate Rides in Closer to Free! On September 7th, 2024, thousands of cyclists will take off in the 14th annual Closer to Free Ride, a charity bike ride to fund cancer research. Riders, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters have raised almost $30 million for the cause since the first Closer to Free Ride in 2011. One hundred percent of the funds raised directly support research and patient...

5 Reasons Your Clean Home Looks Messy Do you feel like your home is in a constant state of chaos? The reason your home looks messy may have nothing to do with cleanliness. Even if you have worked to organize your home, visual clutter could be the cause of your headache. Visual clutter is the items around your home within your vision. Alone, these items may barely register, but all together, they can...

Where to Splurge and Where to Save on Your Kitchen Remodel Renovating a kitchen can be expensive. If you have a limited budget, you must allocate your money strategically. It can make sense to choose the budget versions of some items and shell out more money for other things. But the big question is, where should you splurge, and where should you save? The answer won’t be the same across the board. Here...

Should You Power Wash Your Home? Cleaning is a routine part of homeownership. You probably clean the inside of your home daily with a good deep cleaning every week or so. But how often do you clean the outside of your home? Not just mowing the lawn or weeding the garden. If you notice dirt and grime on your siding, you may wonder how to clean it. Power washing can be effective, but improper use can...

Money Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Buy a Home Purchasing a home is a major financial goal, and many aspiring homeowners save for years to afford it. While saving, ensure you're doing it right. You may think you're prepared, but you might be making mistakes that set you back. Here are the money mistakes to avoid if you want to buy a home.  Not Preparing for Emergencies An emergency fund is not...

Calcagni Real Estate is proud to welcome Realtor Evan LaRosa to the team! With years of experience in the economic field, Evan is ready to tackle a Real Estate career with confidence. For Evan, choosing Real Estate (and Calcagni) was easy. While he always had an interest in real estate, it helped that his older brother, Alex, has been with Calcagni Real Estate for many years. Alex proposed to Evan the idea...

Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation As you get ready for a relaxing summer vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is home security. Many people are uncertain about how to protect their homes beyond cameras or security systems. If you are planning a vacation this summer, taking simple precautions can help give you peace of mind and let you enjoy your trip to the fullest. Here are some...

Calcagni Real Estate Celebrates 55 Years in Business Calcagni Real Estate is proud to celebrate a significant milestone - 55 years in business! It all began in 1969 when the late Doug Calcagni co-founded Serris & Calcagni Agency with a business partner. Doug later ventured out on his own and established Calcagni Associates Real Estate. The company eventually evolved into the well-known Calcagni Real...

Dream Waterfront Living: East Haven Condo for Sale Nestled along the serene Connecticut shoreline, welcome to 76 Cosey Beach Ave. APT 3, East Haven. Listed by Calcagni Realtor Lorrie Maiorano, this waterfront condo offers a unique blend of luxury and tranquility. With 1,829 square feet of living space, this ranch-style unit meets the highest standards of comfort and sophistication. This home is an ideal...

Quick Delivery Homes: Your Fast-Track to New Home Ownership Are you interested in constructing your own home but need a quicker solution than the typical new-construction timeline? A quick-delivery home can put you on the fast track to new home ownership. At Calcagni Real Estate, we have the privilege of working closely with some of Connecticut's premier homebuilders to build new residential properties...