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Did you feel the darkest winter? ⛅

Our excitement this past week or so has been for first time buyer clients who we've been working with since 2019. They persevered and have just firmed up the offer on their first home. We couldn't be happier for them to start this new chapter! 

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3 things to celebrate this weekend☘️ 🥀🏫

We are looking forward to the first crocuses and a whole new crop of for sale signs.  The spring real estate market has already started. Check out our video update where Lorna talks about the 20% drop in home values (spoiler alert - it's not that bad).

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Daylight savings time - love it or hate it?

Lynn had a hilarious text exchange with a couple of first-time buyers this week.  In a few GIF's they showed the full range of emotions that buyers experience.  Lynn put them into a video so you can laugh too.

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1.7 million reasons why we aren't retiring 💵

March has come in like a lion and the Spring Market has started!  It's so encouraging to see an increase in new listings and sales in the past week.  Are you starting to think about your next home?  Take a look at our weekly link to upcoming open houses - it's a great way to "kick the tires".

Just in case February wasn't depressing enough, Money Sense magazine tells us that we need to save $1.7 million to retire!  We've included a link to the article - let us know what you think.

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Are you an innie or an outie?🎿

Are you like Lorna during these final weeks of winter? Just wanting to hunker down by a cozy fire? Or are you like Lynn?  Enjoying moments of sunshine with long walks in the woods? Basically, are you an "innie" or an "outie"?

If you are looking for a new spot to grab a bite, we recommend Beachside BBQ in Bath.  So nice to see another thriving business in the area. 

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BLOG POST: While we may not be expert gardeners, we love the rewards of getting our hands dirty in the garden. If you’re considering starting your garden by creating seeds indoors or planting garlic cloves in the fall, we’ve compiled some of our favourite online resources to help you get started. After all, gardening can be one of life’s greatest joys.

Find out more on lwrealty.ca

Want to learn more? Contact us for a no-obligation Seller Consultation. Click the link in our bio to book a call or appointment.

#LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #kingstonhomes #blogpost #buyertips #homebuyertips #gardendreams BLOG POST: While we may not be expert gardeners, we love the rewards of getting our hands dirty in the garden. If you’re considering starting your garden by creating seeds indoors or planting garlic cloves in the fall, we’ve compiled some of our favourite online resources to help you get started. After all, gardening c… "Science may never come up with a better office communication system than the coffee break." — Earl Wilson

#LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #quoteoftheweek❤️ #quoteoftheday✏️ "Science may never come up with a better office communication system than the coffee break." — Earl Wilson #LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #quoteoftheweek❤️ #quoteoftheday✏️ A week in the lives of Lynn (at home) and Lorna (on vacation)! #ygkrealtor #kingstonontario #ygklove 2 A week in the lives of Lynn (at home) and Lorna (on vacation)! #ygkrealtor #kingstonontario #ygklove Real Estate Lingo: Balance/Buyer’s/Seller’s Markets - what are they?
#ygkrealestate #ygkrealtor #kingstonerealestate #kingstonrealtor #realestatemarket #realestatelingo Real Estate Lingo: Balance/Buyer’s/Seller’s Markets - what are they? #ygkrealestate #ygkrealtor #kingstonerealestate #kingstonrealtor #realestatemarket #realestatelingo February’s Single Family Homes data in the Kingston Area.

#LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #kingstonhomes #kingstonliving #marketstats #marketupdate February’s Single Family Homes data in the Kingston Area. #LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #kingstonhomes #kingstonliving #marketstats #marketupdate "Lynn Wyminga helped us purchase our home here in Millhaven Ontario. It was one of the most challenging times of our lives as we navigated all of this from Vancouver B.C. While here visiting family we put in an offer unexpectedly, went back to B.C. purged, listed and sold our home, packed up and changed our lives completely, This all in 3 months! 

Lynn was patient, kind and very helpful. She kept us organized and helped us negotiate a few extensions to make our dream come true. 

We are extremely grateful for her hard work, tenacity and amazingly positive attitude! Even when we were disheartened, she kept us feeling positive, and thankfully we didn’t give up! If you need to sell or purchase a home, we suggest you give her and Lorna a call! (We know Lorna was helping behind the scenes! :)

With full hearts! M & K"

We are so glad it worked out and you persisted, with creativity, to make it all happen. Can’t wait to see that studio! 

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 #ClientTestimonial #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #kingstonhomes #kingstonliving #5starreview 1 "Lynn Wyminga helped us purchase our home here in Millhaven Ontario. It was one of the most challenging times of our lives as we navigated all of this from Vancouver B.C. While here visiting family we put in an offer unexpectedly, went back to B.C. purged, listed and sold our home, packed up and changed our lives compl… Milk carton barstools - if you’ve ever worked in food service, you know! Milk carton barstools - if you’ve ever worked in food service, you know! BLOG POST: Conditions are back in offers! If you’re buying a home, let’s go over the basic conditions below to familiarize you with them. Of course, every offer is unique and we will consider all of the options at the time, but these are the fundamentals.

Find out more on lwrealty.ca

Want to learn more? Contact us for a no-obligation Seller Consultation. Click the link in our bio to book a call or appointment.

#LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #kingstonhomes #blogpost #buyertips #homebuyertips #conditionaloffers BLOG POST: Conditions are back in offers! If you’re buying a home, let’s go over the basic conditions below to familiarize you with them. Of course, every offer is unique and we will consider all of the options at the time, but these are the fundamentals. Find out more on lwrealty.ca Want to learn more? Contact us fo… Lorna’s view this morning- life is good! Happy Spring! Lorna’s view this morning- life is good! Happy Spring! "Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush." — Doug Larson

#LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #quoteoftheweek❤️ #quoteoftheday✏️ "Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush." — Doug Larson #LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #quoteoftheweek❤️ #quoteoftheday✏️ A week (and a bit) in the life... Thanks @remax_finest_realty for the mixer, Arlo for the office fun, and the legendary Keith Miller for coming in to see us at @amherstislandradio on St. Patrick’s Day! Have a great week!

#ygkrealtor #realtorlife #kingstonon #kingstonontario #ygk #amherstislandradio #fridaymorningshowcjai A week (and a bit) in the life... Thanks @remax_finest_realty for the mixer, Arlo for the office fun, and the legendary Keith Miller for coming in to see us at @amherstislandradio on St. Patrick’s Day! Have a great week! #ygkrealtor #realtorlife #kingstonon #kingstonontario #ygk #amherstislandradio #fridaymorningshowc… What’s a range?

#ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #realestatelingo What’s a range? #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #realestatelingo
lynnlornaygkhomes BLOG POST: While we may not be expert gardeners, we love the rewards of getting our hands dirty in the garden. If you’re considering starting your garden by creating seeds indoors or planting garlic cloves in the fall, we’ve compiled some of our favourite online resources to help you get started. After all, gardening can be one of life’s greatest joys. Find out more on lwrealty.ca Want to learn more? Contact us for a no-obligation Seller Consultation. Click the link in our bio to book a call or appointment. #LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #kingstonhomes #blogpost #buyertips #homebuyertips #gardendreams
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lynnlornaygkhomes "Science may never come up with a better office communication system than the coffee break." — Earl Wilson #LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #quoteoftheweek❤️ #quoteoftheday✏️
lynnlornaygkhomes A week in the lives of Lynn (at home) and Lorna (on vacation)! #ygkrealtor #kingstonontario #ygklove
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teamvirgadamo Great way to show the struggles we endure! 😂
lynnlornaygkhomes Real Estate Lingo: Balance/Buyer’s/Seller’s Markets - what are they? #ygkrealestate #ygkrealtor #kingstonerealestate #kingstonrealtor #realestatemarket #realestatelingo
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lynnlornaygkhomes "Lynn Wyminga helped us purchase our home here in Millhaven Ontario. It was one of the most challenging times of our lives as we navigated all of this from Vancouver B.C. While here visiting family we put in an offer unexpectedly, went back to B.C. purged, listed and sold our home, packed up and changed our lives completely, This all in 3 months! Lynn was patient, kind and very helpful. She kept us organized and helped us negotiate a few extensions to make our dream come true. We are extremely grateful for her hard work, tenacity and amazingly positive attitude! Even when we were disheartened, she kept us feeling positive, and thankfully we didn’t give up! If you need to sell or purchase a home, we suggest you give her and Lorna a call! (We know Lorna was helping behind the scenes! 🙂 With full hearts! M & K" We are so glad it worked out and you persisted, with creativity, to make it all happen. Can’t wait to see that studio! 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 #ClientTestimonial #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #kingstonhomes #kingstonliving #5starreview
teamvirgadamo 👏👏👏
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lynnlornaygkhomes Milk carton barstools - if you’ve ever worked in food service, you know!
lynnlornaygkhomes BLOG POST: Conditions are back in offers! If you’re buying a home, let’s go over the basic conditions below to familiarize you with them. Of course, every offer is unique and we will consider all of the options at the time, but these are the fundamentals. Find out more on lwrealty.ca Want to learn more? Contact us for a no-obligation Seller Consultation. Click the link in our bio to book a call or appointment. #LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #kingstonhomes #blogpost #buyertips #homebuyertips #conditionaloffers
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lynnlornaygkhomes Lorna’s view this morning- life is good! Happy Spring!
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lynnlornaygkhomes "Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush." — Doug Larson #LynnAndLorna #ygkrealtor #ygkrealestate #kingstonrealestate #kingstonrealtor #quoteoftheweek❤️ #quoteoftheday✏️
lynnlornaygkhomes A week (and a bit) in the life... Thanks @remax_finest_realty for the mixer, Arlo for the office fun, and the legendary Keith Miller for coming in to see us at @amherstislandradio on St. Patrick’s Day! Have a great week! #ygkrealtor #realtorlife #kingstonon #kingstonontario #ygk #amherstislandradio #fridaymorningshowcjai