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5 Pool Maintenance Tips Every Homeowner Should Know It's finally starting to warm up in Connecticut! If your home has a swimming pool, you're likely looking forward to the first swim of the season. There are a few things you must do to keep your swimming pool not only looking its best but also working its best. Here are five useful pool maintenance tips to help you save time and money this summer. Tip...

Open House Etiquette for Buyers Visiting open houses can be an exciting activity for prospective homebuyers. It's an opportunity to step into what could potentially be your future home, but it's crucial to remember that this is still someone else's home. Just as you would adhere to certain etiquettes when visiting a friend's house, there are dos and don'ts specific to open houses that can help you make a...

You Ask, We Answer: How can I Emotionally Prepare my Children to Move? We understand it best; moving can be a challenge. Packing up everything you own, trying to stay organized, and managing the purchase or sale of your home are just a few reasons why many people dread moving. For parents, the stress of moving is multiplied by the emotional impact on children. While your Calcagni agent is there to help...

You Ask, We Answer: How Should I Choose a Moving Company? You’ve worked with your Calcagni Real Estate agent to help you buy or sell your home, and now it’s time to hire a moving company. Whether you’re staying in Connecticut or moving across state lines, hiring the right moving company can protect your belongings as well as your peace of mind. Here are some of our considerations to help you choose...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Tell What the Property Lines Are for My Connecticut Home? From building a fence to installing a swimming pool or planting trees, knowing where the property lines are for your Connecticut home can not only help you decide the best places to add these items, but they can also help you avoid disputes with your neighbors when you do. Here’s how to tell what the property lines...

You Ask, We Answer: What’s the Best Way to Move at the Beginning of the School Year? Moving at any point during the year can be a challenge, but moving at the beginning of the school year can be disruptive to the entire family. While many parents try to put off uprooting their children in the middle of the school year, sometimes, it just can’t be helped. But with some careful planning and...

You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Know It’s Time to Downsize? Your Connecticut home has served you well over the years. You’ve made countless memories within those walls and made seemingly endless improvements both large and small to make your abode yours—but lately, you’re wondering if perhaps there isn’t an easier way of living in your future. If you’ve been mulling over whether or not a smaller...

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: 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...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Save Money When I Move? Your Calcagni Real Estate agent has helped you find your new home, and it’s time to think about moving into it. Hurray! But if the cost of moving is leaving you feeling less than excited, you’re not alone. Moving is expensive, and comes at a time when your wallet may be feeling thinner than usual. Take heart and keep reading, because we’re...