We are flipping over the news that Mike and Ralph Riccio have joined our team! Family and community have been an essential part of Mike's and Ralph's life since childhood. They learned about community and running a successful business from their father. As children, they helped in the community by shoveling sidewalks for other store owners and volunteering in their church. This early commitment to the...
There may be some debate over who coined the phrase “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” but there is no denying the importance of the HBRA of CT’s (Home Builders & Remodelers Association of CT) role supporting its members and the building industry in this state. In fact, according to the HBRA’s website, the members of this statewide trade association are responsible for 70-80%...
Cheshire, CT (January 18, 2016)- Steven Calcagni, President of Calcagni Real Estate, recently announced the appointment of Anna Buono as the new Sales Manager of the company’s Wallingford office, and Joel Grossman, from Wallingford office manager to Director of New Homes and Land Consulting. The change in leadership is a response to recent growth in the local new construction real estate market. In...
Single-family home sales in Connecticut rose slightly in September even as median sale prices fell slightly, according to The Warren Group, the Boston-based publisher of The Commercial Record. There were 2,340 single-family homes sold in Connecticut during September, nine more home than were sold during the same period in 2013. Median sale prices of single-family homes in September fell by $2,000, or a...
For those who sold their home this year, it's important to understand how selling your home may impact your tax returns, now that tax season is upon us. The following information explains how capital gains work for those who have recently sold a home. If you sell your primary residence, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of gain – $500,000 for married couples – from your federal tax return....
Now that the new year has arrived, sellers are back in full force, pulling out all the stops in order to get their home sold. Whether you’re listing your home for the first time or finally ready to get that “For Sale” sign out of your front yard, add the following New Year’s resolutions to your list. 1. Set Reasonable Expectations: Although the housing market is showing signs of being better in...
If your home will be for sale this winter, it is important to master certain seasonal issues that are less significant or even non-existent at other times of the year. Here are a few tips to aid in the successful sale of your home: • Brighten it up: Counter the cloudy days of winter by making your home stand out. Keep the lights on in the front of the house even if no showings are scheduled. You never...
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