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This article about Calcagni's Doug Blackwood originally appeared in the New Haven Register on 30 December 2018. Click here for the original article. After working in many facets of construction at a variety of different levels, Doug Blackwood turned in his hammer for his real estate license. This knowledge translated well into a real estate career, with experience from which Blackwood’s clients...

As homebuyers, sellers, and lookers know, the real estate market is changeable and often complex, making the selection of an informed, experienced agent as weighty of a decision as the selection of a home.  Recognizing the position of trust and authority our clients grant us, we promote ongoing training, education, and certification for all of our agents.  We also love to see our team members add...

It is always a special moment when new agents join our team.  We welcome them warmly, make the rounds of introductions to our four offices, and spotlight them to our friends and clients via press releases on our website and social media.  What makes these occasions even more significant is when the agent is returning to Calcagni after some time away.  Whether they changed careers or real estate...

When we say that tremendous talent has joined our ranks in the past year, we admit that we’re gushing.  Still, we’re proud of the growth of our team and we want to make sure that you’ve met everyone.  Here are a few new agents that you might not have seen just yet!...

Like many companies, we have a selection of non-negotiables when recruiting new agents.  At the top of the list is our expectation that the agent have a sincere passion for helping clients.  The newest addition to our Cheshire team, Alex LaRosa, generously overfills this bucket. For the past eight years, Alex worked for a real estate asset management firm where his role involved developing and...

Our Wallingford team is keen to embrace its newest member: Jessica Castelli. A Wallingford resident and a frequenter of local restaurants and parks, Jessica says that her new position as a Calcagni agent more closely resembles a cherished hobby than a nine-to-fiver: “They say you should find something you love to do and then it won’t be a job. This is it for me. I have always loved looking at houses...

After watching her mother’s 25-year career selling homes in Florida (and avidly joining listing appointments and open houses whenever possible), Niki Carabetta decided to incorporate the field that has always delighted her into her own professional livelihood. Before real estate, Niki worked at Skintight Aesthetics performing medical hydrafacials.  She is also a licensed nurse, a certified...

We’re delighted to welcome Chrissy Green to our Wallingford team.  A lifelong Connecticut resident with an affinity for Chatfield Park in Killingworth (and its many scenic and active diversions), she is a lively and gracious individual, not to mention a cohesive addition to our roster of agents. Before joining us, Chrissy worked as a Family Violence Victims Advocate, counseling victims of domestic...

Calcagni Real Estate is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer DeVivo as the new Wallingford Sales Manager.  Jen has worked with Calcagni for 13 years and is still as enchanted by the company’s values and atmosphere as when she started:  “There was never anywhere else I considered going or ever would.  I love the local feeling we have.  I didn’t want to be a nameless face in a large...

Doug joins Calcagni following a robust career in construction.  As a natural “people person” who derives great joy from helping others, this change to real estate is a gratifying one:  “I remember how emotional it was to buy my first home.  I want to help other people make that important decision with the least amount of pressure or anxiety.” Doug’s altruistic quest to guide buyers and...