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Buyers reviewing inspection findings during home sale negotiations

Home Sale Negotiations After Inspections

Home sale negotiations after inspections are often where important decisions are made. Learn how buyers and sellers handle repair requests, credits, holdbacks, septic inspections, WETT concerns, and other findings discovered during the conditional period. Understanding the negotiation process can help keep a transaction together while focusing on the issues that matter most.

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Home improvements renovation showing contractor removing a wall between two bedrooms during a major interior remodel

Home Improvements to Reconsider

Some home improvements look impressive at first but quickly become impractical, dated, expensive to maintain, or disappointing in everyday life. From oversized kitchen trends to jetted tubs, open shelving, and removing bedrooms or bathtubs, some upgrades age far less gracefully than homeowners expect. Before starting your next renovation, it may be worth reconsidering which trends truly improve how a home functions long term.

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Selling a home with pets in Kingston

Pets and Home Sales: Managing Showings in 2026

Selling a home with pets takes more than a quick clean. Buyers notice things owners often don’t, from odours and hair to small signs of wear. This guide walks through what actually matters, how to handle showings, and when to fix issues versus pricing accordingly.

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Neat stack of real estate closing documents on desk with calculator and pen, Bill Stevenson, REALTOR®, Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage, Kingston and Area

Closing and Moving Day Preparation, 2026

Closing day in Kingston and Area involves electronic registration, coordinated funding, and precise legal steps. Learn what buyers and sellers should expect, including possession timing, tenant complications, and practical moving day considerations.

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vacant land Kingston Ontario aerial view rural property forest and water features

Vacant land purchasing and residential construction

Buying vacant land can be the first step toward building your ideal home, but it involves more than choosing a lot and hiring a builder. From access and servicing to water, septic, and construction logistics, understanding the full process helps avoid costly surprises and keeps your project on track.

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End-unit townhouse at 1650 Tenley Drive in Kingston

1650 Tenley Drive, Kingston

1650 Tenley Drive is a well-maintained Tamarack-built end-unit townhouse located in Kingston’s growing west end. Featuring an open-concept main floor, spacious bedrooms, a finished lower level, and an attached garage, this home offers comfortable living close to schools, parks, shopping, and everyday amenities.

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May 2026 Kingston and Area Housing Market Update featuring an affordable detached home

May 2026 Kingston and Area Housing Market Update

The Kingston and Area housing market continued to favour buyers during May 2026. Inventory remained elevated, sales activity slowed, and buyers enjoyed more choice than they have seen in several years. While home prices remained relatively stable, increased competition among listings, longer marketing times for some properties, and more frequent price reductions are creating a market where buyers have greater negotiating power than in recent years.

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Affordable detached home for sale at 418 Montreal Street in Kingston with updated exterior and renovated interior

Kingston – Detached Home Under $350,000

Finding a detached home in Kingston at this price point is becoming increasingly rare. Located at 418 Montreal Street, this updated bungalow offers extensive interior renovations, recent exterior improvements, parking for two vehicles, and immediate possession. An affordable opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or downsizers looking for a move-in ready home in Kingston.

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Smart homes - technology controlled by smartphone in a modern Kingston-area home, featuring security, lighting, climate, and energy management systems. Bill Stevenson, REALTOR®, Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage.

Smart Homes and the Kingston Market, 2026

Smart home technology is everywhere in 2026, but not every connected device is worth the investment. Learn which smart home features can improve security, reduce energy costs, prevent expensive damage, and appeal to future buyers throughout Kingston and Area. From smart thermostats and leak detectors to security cameras and EV chargers, discover which technologies solve real problems and which may be little more than expensive gadgets.

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