Natural Ways to Keep Animals Out of Your Garden It's gardening season! Every gardener dreams of a thriving garden filled with lush flowers or vibrant veggies. However, gardens can quickly turn into battlegrounds when wildlife crashes the party. From rabbits munching on leafy greens to deer trampling your delicate flowerbeds, many gardeners struggle to protect their plants from intruders. Luckily, there...
How to Properly Self-Clean Your Oven If food drippings and grease have made your oven a big mess, self-cleaning option on your oven can come in handy. It's a convenient option that takes care of the cleaning for you, so you can focus on other things. If you're a little wary about using the self-cleaning oven feature, look no further. Today, we're going over how to use the self-cleaning function on your...
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...
Embrace Coquette Chic: Elevate Your Home with This Trendy Aesthetic Bows, florals, and lace, oh my! Enter the realm of Coquette Chic, the latest trending aesthetic captivating online enthusiasts. But what exactly defines this captivating style? Coquette Chic embodies all that is pretty, feminine, and adorned in shades of pastel, with a delightful touch of whimsy. If you're drawn to dainty details, pastel...
The Myths About Buying a Bank-Owned Home REO homes, also known as foreclosures or bank-owned homes, are properties that the bank has taken reposession of. Repossession happens when a previous owner cannot make their mortgage payments, and the lender eventually takes ownership of the property. There are many misconceptions about purchasing a bank-owned property. We asked the REO experts at Calcagni Real...
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper You've spent time scrolling #FixerUpper and watching your favorite Instagrammers remodel their homes, and now you're asking yourself, "Should I buy a fixer-upper?" If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Before you grab your sledgehammer and start looking for the perfectly dilapidated home, read on. We're going through the pros and cons of buying a fixer-upper...
How to Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale: Tips from the Experts Even in a seller's market, homes only sell if a buyer falls in love with the home. The key to making a buyer fall in love with your home (besides pricing it right ) is to make your home appealing. Even the most meticulous seller likely doesn't have a Pinterest-perfect home, and that's okay! This is where home staging comes in. Staging a home...
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: Should I Waive a Home Inspection? As a buyer in a competitive market, you may have heard many tips and tricks for writing a winning offer. A common suggestion is to waive your home inspection, which can come with many questions and uncertainties. You may be wondering what your options are for home inspections when it's time to buy so you don't end up with buyer's remorse. Here are our...
You Ask, We Answer: What are the Limitations of my HOA? Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) are organizations comprised of homeowners in a subdivision, planned community, or condominium complex that make and enforce rules for the properties and residents. People who purchase a property within a community with an HOA become members automatically and pay dues, known as HOA fees, that go towards the Association...
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