Home Buyers

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 Can I Stretch My Renovation Budget?   Whether you’ve just closed on your Connecticut home with the help of your Calcagni agent or are looking to update the house you’ve owned for years, renovation costs can add up—quickly. We have some helpful tips to help make the changes you want to make a reality, thanks to a renovation budget that goes further. Read on for...

You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Calculate My Home’s Electrical Load?   Whether you currently own a home or are searching for one with your Calcagni Real Estate agent, you’ll need an electrical load that keeps up with your lifestyle. The capacity of our homes to meet our electrical needs has recently come into sharper focus than it probably has in the past, and it’s helpful to know how your...

  You Ask, We Answer: What’s a Construction Loan?   Your Calcagni Real Estate agent has found you the Connecticut house you’ve been searching for: the right location, the right square footage, the right price—but you have a vision for altering the layout and decor that will really make your house a home. If this sounds familiar, keep reading to see if a construction loan is the...

  You Ask, We Answer: Why Should I Get a Realtor?   With all of the news surrounding Connecticut’s incredibly busy real estate market these days, you may be considering jumping into the action by either selling your current home or buying a new one. And with so much information about real estate available at your fingertips these days, you may be asking yourself, “Why should I get a...

You Ask, We Answer: What Is a Quick Delivery Home? You’ve begun your search to buy a home in Connecticut, and as you scroll through the online listings, one thing becomes abundantly clear: All of your favorite homes are new construction. Still, you keep trying to talk yourself out of them, because you really need to move in sooner than building a house from scratch would allow. If this scenario sounds...

You’re Invited: HBRA’s Parade of Homes is This Weekend 100% of ticket sales will benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical Center This weekend, we’re thrilled to announce we’re part of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut (HBRA) Parade of Homes, a hybrid in-person and virtual tour of some of Connecticut’s most beautiful and creative new construction...

  You Ask, We Answer: How Can I Qualify for a Home Loan? Spring is here, and you’ve got real estate on your mind. At Calcagni Real Estate, we know just how you feel. Buying a home in Connecticut is always a good idea, but with interest rates still low, the promise of better weather on the way and the thought of summer fun in a new house, it seems more appealing than ever to make a move. Now that...

You Ask, We Answer: What Are The Top 5 Benefits of Buying in a 55+ Community? Owning a home in Connecticut can be one of the great joys of adulthood. But as the years go by and lifestyles change, many of us find that we want less space, less yard maintenance, less commuting time and perhaps even less noise. If you’re 55 or over and considering a housing switch, you may be curious about Connecticut’s...

Photo courtesy of Assurance Financial You Ask, We Answer: What Are Closing Costs? When your Calcagni Real Estate agent presents you with a sales contract for the house you want to buy, you’ll no doubt be aware of the down payment required to enter into purchasing the home. But for first- time homebuyers, preparing for closing costs may come as a surprise. No need to be caught unaware, however....