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Is AI going to replace Lorna? 🤖
Last week, we attended the national RE/MAX conference in Toronto. Lynn got Covid, and Lorna got really excited about new AI tools. AI is still in its infancy, but it's amazing. Check out this week's Market Update video. You think it's Lorna speaking, but it's not! We can't wait to learn more about how we can use these tools to provide even better service to our clients.
Are you ready for fall? 🍂
As we head into fall, we've packed this newsletter with fall homeowner tips and fun things to do. Rather than bemoan the end of summer, we are celebrating the beautiful colours that come with fall.
4️⃣ reasons that now is the time to buy!
Are you superstitious about Friday the 13th? Here's your word of the day - paraskevidekatriaphobia. It's a fear of Friday the 13th. 10 points if you can pronounce it!
We are often contacted by homeowners who are curious about the value of their home. Fun fact - since August 2019, average home values in Kingston and Area have increased by 59.4%! Are you curious about the equity in your home? We would love to visit and give you an estimate of your home's value.
Everyone needs more art! 🎨
Wednesday's Bank of Canada interest rate announcement has kicked off the fall real estate market!
We've got a busy weekend of cottage showings planned. While we are driving around the countryside, we plan to visit all 17 stops on the L&A Studio Tour. We can't wait to see the work of 32 of our favourite local artists!
What if Ikea built houses? 🇸🇪
We've helped several first-time home buyers this summer. Many have been generously helped by family members. Check out our article about "need to knows" for parents who are "gifting" part of a downpayment.
The next Bank of Canada interest rate announcement is on Wednesday morning. The scuttlebutt is that there will be another decrease. That should lead to a busy fall real estate market 🤞
BLOG: Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to saving for a down payment and preparing financially. In Kingston, Ontario, the real estate market can present its own unique set of challenges. However, you can set yourself up for success with the righ…
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Today the first episode of Season 2 of Studio Stories radio show and podcast drops! Lynn sat down with artist Lisa Leskien @lisa.on.the.loose at The Hive in Bath. Lisa shares her journey from teaching to becoming a full-time artist, her bold and vibrant artistic style, inspirations from nature and personal experiences,…
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Lynn's been busy interviewing artists in their studios for season 2 (only 5 years after season 1 with 18 episodes) of the Studio Stories Podcast and Amherst Island Radio 101.3FM program! Stay tuned, our first interview will be up soon! S2E1 @lisa.on.the.loose S2E2 @michellereidartist S2E3 @garybarnettart & @lynnbarnett…
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Congratulations to our first time buyers on purchasing their dream home! It's been ✨amazing✨ to be on this journey with you both and play a role in making this dream come true. We hope you love your new home (and pool next summer!) and the lovely area as well. 🥂 Cheers!
#dreamhome #happyclients #ygkrealestate
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Reduced interest rates are starting to have a positive impact on the market however it's too soon to declare any trends. We are looking forward to the next announcement on December 11.
#LynnAndLorna #ygk #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #marketstats #marketupdate
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“Expertise, efficiency, professionalism and integrity are just a few of the words that describe our experience as recent sellers. Highly recommended.” — R V
Thank you! We are glad we were able to take the stress out of your home sale. Enjoy your new home & come back and visit often!
With expertise, respect, integrity…
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Lorna and I both love all things art, handmade, and local, so when the local holiday market season is upon us we get pretty excited! We’ve updated the local list for 2024 of all of the local markets in Kingston, Gananoque, Napanee, Lyndhurst, Bath, Glenburnie, and Westport. If we missed one that you’d like us to add, j…
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On Thursday Lynn volunteered at the KAREA (Kingston and Area Real Estate Association) Bonspiel, benefitting The Inclusive Play Project - who are building an inclusive playground that allows children and adults of all abilities to play together and creates a fun, nurturing environment for everyone. There were realtors a…
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ICYMI - Last weekend, there was a great discussion on Facebook about timing the market. Find out what our colleague Janssen had to say.
#LynnAndLorna #ygk #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #marketstats #marketupdate
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Last night we went to the opening night of the @kingstonsquarefootshow and were awed by all of the incredible art! We couldn’t leave empty-handed, though… beautiful works by @aartiiyercreations @adelewebster_art @michellereidartist @teresa.n.bowyer and @victoria_street_studios now hang in our respective homes and shar…
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We are so happy when we bring our clients closer to family! Congratulations on the purchase of this Napanee bungalow and look forward to seeing what you do with the gardens.
#LynnAndLorna #ygk #ygkrealestate #ygkrealtor #justsold #congratulations #happybuyers
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"Lynn Wyminga & Lorna Willis helped us buy our first home in Mallorytown! Our experience with Lynn was outstanding from day one! Lynn was extremely knowledgeable, professional, flexible, patient, caring and supportive throughout our search as first time home buyers. She answered our many many questions and continually …
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BLOG: Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to saving for a down payment and preparing financially. In Kingston, Ontario, the real estate market can present its own unique set of challenges. However, you can set yourself up for success with the right approach and some strategic planning. Here are some practical tips to help you save for your first home in Kingston
Find out more on lwrealty.ca
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#LynnAndLorna #ygk #ygkrealestate #ygkrealtor #firsttimebuyer #saveforfirsthome #saving #realestate
lynnlornaygkhomes
Today the first episode of Season 2 of Studio Stories radio show and podcast drops! Lynn sat down with artist Lisa Leskien @lisa.on.the.loose at The Hive in Bath. Lisa shares her journey from teaching to becoming a full-time artist, her bold and vibrant artistic style, inspirations from nature and personal experiences, and navigating challenges. Thank you, Lisa, for your time and beautiful work!
Listen now on Apple Podcasts (link in profile) or today(Mon) at 2pm on Amherst Island Radio at 101.3 FM CJAI (Also on 101.3FM Wed 11pm and Sun 8am).
#ygkart #studiostoriescjai #artist #kingstonart #ontarioartist
lynnlornaygkhomes
Lynn's been busy interviewing artists in their studios for season 2 (only 5 years after season 1 with 18 episodes) of the Studio Stories Podcast and Amherst Island Radio 101.3FM program! Stay tuned, our first interview will be up soon! S2E1 @lisa.on.the.loose S2E2 @michellereidartist S2E3 @garybarnettart & @lynnbarnettart S2E4 @gee.estelle !
#studiostoriescjai #lennoxandaddington #ygkart #ontarioart #artist #podcast
lynnlornaygkhomes
Congratulations to our first time buyers on purchasing their dream home! It's been ✨amazing✨ to be on this journey with you both and play a role in making this dream come true. We hope you love your new home (and pool next summer!) and the lovely area as well. 🥂 Cheers!
#dreamhome #happyclients #ygkrealestate
New home٫ new beginnings!
lynnlornaygkhomes
Reduced interest rates are starting to have a positive impact on the market however it's too soon to declare any trends. We are looking forward to the next announcement on December 11.
#LynnAndLorna #ygk #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #marketstats #marketupdate
lynnlornaygkhomes
“Expertise, efficiency, professionalism and integrity are just a few of the words that describe our experience as recent sellers. Highly recommended.” — R V
Thank you! We are glad we were able to take the stress out of your home sale. Enjoy your new home & come back and visit often!
With expertise, respect, integrity, and compassion, we will guide you through one of life's most important personal and financial decisions - buying or selling a home. To us, you are family and as your real estate agents, we have your back! Contact us at 📞 (343) 989-1550 or (613) 389-1005. We'll be happy to answer your real estate questions.
#LynnAndLorna #ygk #ClientTestimonial #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #5starreview
lynnlornaygkhomes
Lorna and I both love all things art, handmade, and local, so when the local holiday market season is upon us we get pretty excited! We’ve updated the local list for 2024 of all of the local markets in Kingston, Gananoque, Napanee, Lyndhurst, Bath, Glenburnie, and Westport. If we missed one that you’d like us to add, just contact us and let me know. Listed by location and chronologically below. Shop local and have fun discovering all of the artists, artisans, and small businesses that this amazing area offers!
Read here: https://lwrealty.ca/kingston-area-holiday-markets-2024/
#LynnAndLorna #ygk #ygkrealtor #holidaymarkets
lynnlornaygkhomes
On Thursday Lynn volunteered at the KAREA (Kingston and Area Real Estate Association) Bonspiel, benefitting The Inclusive Play Project - who are building an inclusive playground that allows children and adults of all abilities to play together and creates a fun, nurturing environment for everyone. There were realtors and friends, some experienced curlers and for some it was their first time! Good times had by all and we thank everyone for coming out and being a part of this fundraiser!
For more information visit https://inclusiveplayproject.com/
#volunteer #inclusiveplayproject #REALTORSCare
lynnlornaygkhomes
ICYMI - Last weekend, there was a great discussion on Facebook about timing the market. Find out what our colleague Janssen had to say.
#LynnAndLorna #ygk #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #marketstats #marketupdate
lynnlornaygkhomes
Last night we went to the opening night of the @kingstonsquarefootshow and were awed by all of the incredible art! We couldn’t leave empty-handed, though… beautiful works by @aartiiyercreations @adelewebster_art @michellereidartist @teresa.n.bowyer and @victoria_street_studios now hang in our respective homes and shared office. Thank you, all of the amazing artists, for sharing your creativity with the world. FOLKS, ONE MORE DAY(Sun Oct 20) to get down to the @tettcentre and see this show! #kingstonartist #ygkartist #ygkarts #kingstonart
@victoria_street_studios Thanks for your beautiful bear - and stunning work in general. I <3 Violet!
@kingstonsquarefootshow thank *you* for gathering all that great art and talent together!
@aartiiyercreations thank you! 🙏
lynnlornaygkhomes
We are so happy when we bring our clients closer to family! Congratulations on the purchase of this Napanee bungalow and look forward to seeing what you do with the gardens.
#LynnAndLorna #ygk #ygkrealestate #ygkrealtor #justsold #congratulations #happybuyers
lynnlornaygkhomes
"Lynn Wyminga & Lorna Willis helped us buy our first home in Mallorytown! Our experience with Lynn was outstanding from day one! Lynn was extremely knowledgeable, professional, flexible, patient, caring and supportive throughout our search as first time home buyers. She answered our many many questions and continually went above and beyond in providing us with everything we needed to know, at every step of the process. We can’t say enough, we found the perfect home and are grateful we had Lynn by our side through it all - she is genuine and kind and a leader in her field! Lynn and Lorna bring that little extra “the feeling of family” to their clients - care, transparency and honesty equates to trust and for us - that’s what made the experience not just a good one but an amazing one!" — Christie M.
We are so happy for you guys - it took some time but we found the perfect home! Thanks for being such great clients - always doing the location recon first! 🙂 It’s been a real pleasure.
With expertise, respect, integrity, and compassion, we will guide you through one of life's most important personal and financial decisions - buying or selling a home. To us, you are family and as your real estate agents, we have your back! Contact us at 📞 (343) 989-1550 or (613) 389-1005. We'll be happy to answer your real estate questions.
#LynnAndLorna #ygk #ClientTestimonial #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #5starreview