Real Estate Resources

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Home Closing Costs in Kingston and Area

Home closing costs in Kingston and area can add thousands of dollars beyond the down payment. Learn how land transfer tax, legal fees, title insurance, mortgage insurance tax, closing adjustments, inspections, appraisals, and property type can affect the amount buyers need.

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Bill Stevenson, REALTOR®, Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage, modern dug well cover serving a rural property in Kingston and Area

Is a dug well an issue?

Many buyers become nervous when they hear the words “dug well,” but are those concerns justified? This guide explores the realities of dug wells, shore wells, and shared wells throughout Kingston and Area, separating common misconceptions from the issues buyers should actually investigate.

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742 Laidlaw Crescent Kingston front exterior of raised bungalow in Bayridge

742 Laidlaw Crescent, Kingston

742 Laidlaw Crescent is a 2+2 bedroom raised bungalow in Kingston’s Bayridge neighbourhood with a finished lower level, fully fenced backyard, and convenient access to schools, shopping, parks, and transit. Listed at $499,900.

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Moving to a small town near Kingston, aerial view of Westport Ontario showing the village core, waterfront, residential neighbourhoods, and surrounding countryside. Bill Stevenson, REALTOR®, Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage.

Moving to a small town

Moving to a small town can offer more space, privacy, and a slower pace of life, but it also comes with different responsibilities and expectations. This guide explores the realities of rural and small-town living throughout Kingston and area, from commuting and internet service to winter driving, community life, and property maintenance.

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Self-Represented Home Sellers in the Kingston area, 2026

Thinking of selling your home on your own in Kingston as a FSBO? It can be done, but the process is more involved than most expect. From pricing and showings to conditions, deposits, and disclosure, this guide walks through what self-represented sellers actually face once the listing goes live.

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Bill Stevenson, REALTOR®, Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage. Rural home with propane tanks illustrating rural heating systems commonly found throughout Kingston and Area.

Guide to rural heating systems, 2026

Rural heating systems can vary dramatically from one property to another. Learn about heat pumps, propane furnaces, geothermal systems, wood heat, boilers, combination furnaces, backup power options, and the questions buyers should ask before purchasing a rural or small-town home in Kingston and Area.

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Before co-signing, know the risks as two adults review mortgage paperwork for a home purchase

Before co-signing, know the risks

Co-signing a mortgage can help someone become a homeowner, but it is not a simple favour. Before you sign, understand how it may affect your credit, borrowing power, retirement plans, title ownership, and long-term financial security.

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