Real Estate Resources

Home inspection concept with magnifying glass and house model, Bill Stevenson, REALTOR, Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd Brokerage, Kingston Ontario

Home Inspections: Benefits for Buyers and Sellers

A home inspection offers clear, practical insight into a property’s current condition. For buyers, it helps confirm what you are purchasing and prepares you for future maintenance, repairs, and budgeting. For sellers, an inspection provides the chance to address issues early, support accurate pricing, and reduce last-minute negotiations. In Kingston and the surrounding communities, properties range from historic limestone homes to newer subdivisions and rural properties with wells, septic systems, and wood-burning heat sources. A thoughtful inspection provides clarity in all these situations. The report you receive includes photos, explanations, and recommended next steps. You can refer to it after moving in to guide seasonal maintenance and long-term planning. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply preparing, a home inspection is a step that supports confidence, transparency, and informed decisions. It is one of the most valuable parts of a smooth real estate experience.

Older parent and adult children meeting over video call in a Kingston kitchen, planning the sale of their family home with support from a REALTOR®.

Selling the Family Home

Selling a family home is more than a real estate transaction. It’s a major life transition filled with memories and meaning. This Kingston-focused guide offers calm, practical steps to help families prepare, communicate clearly, and move forward together with confidence.

Single-storey rural bungalow in the Kingston area with a front lawn, driveway and Canadian flag, representing an ideal first home for a new buyer.

First Home Purchase: Kingston Area

Buying your first home in the Kingston area is a big step. This clear, local guide explains what to expect, from condos to houses to rural living, so you can move forward confidently in the Kingston real estate market

Man brushing snow off car on a snowy Kingston area road, showing proper winter car preparation

Winter! Preparing your car and you 2025-26

Winter in Eastern Ontario doesn’t ease in, it hits fast. Here’s how to prepare your car, your tires, and yourself before the first storm so every trip home stays safe and predictable.

Top 10 Home-Selling Tips 2025–26 by Bill Stevenson, REALTOR, Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

Top 10 Kingston home-selling tips for 2025-26

Selling in Kingston and the surrounding area means finding the right balance between price, preparation, and presentation. This updated 2025–26 guide outlines ten proven steps to help homeowners across Bayridge, Cataraqui Woods, Inner Harbour, and Frontenac get ready to list with confidence and attract serious buyers.

Notebook, glasses, and pen with text Home Selling Tips for Kingston real estate

Top 10 Kingston Home-Selling Tips for 2025

Selling a home doesn’t have to mean expensive renovations. The smartest approach is to focus on practical Kingston home-selling tips: presentation, cleanliness, neutral colours, and a clutter-free space. Fix what is broken, brighten rooms, and boost curb appeal. These simple steps help your home feel inviting, move-in ready, and attractive to today’s buyers.

Lennox, Leeds, Kingston, & Frontenac. A Home seller's guide by Bill Stevenson, C21 Lanthorn Sales Representative

Home Seller’s Handbook: Helping You Move On With Confidence 2025

Selling your home is both a financial decision and a personal milestone. This Kingston-area handbook walks you through each step — preparation, marketing, timing, negotiation, and closing — with clear, practical advice from a REALTOR® who knows the local market. Whether you are upsizing, downsizing, or relocating, this guide helps you move forward with confidence.

Home Buyers Guidebook showing Kingston City Hall with fountain and overlay text “Home Buyer’s Guidebook – Kingston & Area.

Kingston and Area Home Buyers Guidebook 2025

Buying a home in Kingston & Area can feel overwhelming. This Home Buyers Guidebook walks you through every step, from pre-approval to closing day, with clear local insights. Whether it’s your first home or your next move, discover practical tips to buy with confidence.