SAT Chaudhary

10/13/2026

A new build's base price is where the number starts, not where it ends. Most of the climb happens at the design centre, one reasonable-looking choice at a time.

A few things that help before your appointment:

Ask what's standard. Model homes are usually shown with upgrades, so get the builder's list of standard features in writing and compare it to what you walked through.

Spend on what's hard to change later. Rough-ins and electrical work end up behind the drywall, and adding them after you move in costs far more. Paint and light fixtures can wait.

Ask how upgrades are paid for. Some builders want payment when you make your selections rather than at closing, and that money may not be refundable. Know the terms before you sign off on anything.

Set your number at home. Decide your total upgrade budget with your mortgage and closing costs in front of you, so the decision isn't made in the room.

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Two townhomes on the same street can look identical and still be completely different to own. If you're looking at townhomes around Kingston, here's how they differ.

Freehold
You own the home and the land it sits on. There's no monthly fee and no shared rulebook. The trade-off is that every repair is yours to plan and pay for, roof included.

Condo townhome
You own your unit, and the condo corporation (all the owners together, usually run by an elected board) looks after the shared parts. A monthly fee typically covers things like snow removal and exterior upkeep. Rules come with it too, like limits on changes to the outside of your home.

The in-between
Some townhomes in Ontario are freehold but tied to a small shared condo for things like a private road. You'll see this written as POTL, short for "parcel of tied land." You own your home and land, and pay a monthly fee for the shared piece.

Before you get attached to one, confirm the ownership type with your lawyer rather than relying on the listing alone. If there's a condo fee of any kind, ask for the status certificate. It's the condo corporation's report on its finances, fees and any large costs coming up, and it's worth having your lawyer review it before the deal is final.

10/03/2026

Before you fall in love with the Condo Unit, look closely at the building.

When you buy a condo, you're also buying a share of everything around it: the roof, the hallways, the parking garage, and the budget that keeps it all running.
The status certificate is how you find out what shape that's in.
It's a package from the condo corporation (the group that runs the building), and it shows:
▪️ The reserve fund, which is the building's savings for major repairs
▪️ Any special assessments coming, meaning extra bills owners pay when those savings fall short
▪️ The rules you'll live by, like pets, rentals and renovations
▪️ Whether the building is involved in any legal disputes

You can read it yourself, and you should. But it's a dense document, which is why condo offers are usually made conditional on your lawyer's review. A condition is something that has to happen before the deal is final, so if the certificate turns up a problem, you still have room to walk away.

DM me "condo" and I'll show you what I look for when I read one.

09/30/2026

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡

In 1973, six-year-old Phyllis Webstad wore a brand-new orange shirt to her first day at residential school. It was taken from her, and she never got it back.

Her story became Orange Shirt Day.
Today we honour the children who never made it home, the Survivors, and their families and communities.

Here in Kingston, we live on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat.

However you choose to mark today, your effort is among the first steps toward reconciliation.

09/30/2026

No rear neighbours, just Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area. This well-cared-for 3-bedroom, 1-bath detached two-storey home offers quiet living in Picton and makes an ideal starter home for a growing family, with the big-ticket work already done.Freshly painted inside and out (2025-2026), the home offers approx. 1200 sq ft of living space. The upper level has three bedrooms and the bathroom, upgraded in 2026. The main floor offers potential to add a half bath as your needs grow.The backyard is the heart of this home. The spacious, fully fenced yard is safe for kids and pets and backs onto nature. Spend spring through fall in the three-season sunroom (2025), gather on the double deck, and unwind in the hot tub 2021. Three sheds give you room for bikes, tools and all your seasonal storage.The updates are extensive: steel roof (2025) and front shingles (2021) by MCS Roofing, spray foam insulation in the roof, attic and crawlspace (2024), owned on-demand hot water (2021) with no rental fees, new porch posts and a newly paved driveway (2024). The ducts are cleaned every year, most recently in August 2026. Municipal water and sewer. Shared driveway with parking for two.The location lets you enjoy the best of Prince Edward County. You are 5 minutes from all of Picton's amenities and Base 31, close to Sandbanks and local wineries, and 15 minutes from Lake on the Mountain and the Glenora Ferry.Move-in ready, well insulated and backing onto green space, this is a starter home with room to grow. Book your private showing today. Minutes from Newest planned community Base 31.

09/11/2026

3 things for all buyers

09/11/2026

Welcome to the 13th Edition of Your Neighbourhood Report | August 2026.

• Average sale price: $621,878
• 123 sold across all property
• 276 new listings
• Sales-to-new-listings ratio: 44.6% — buyers have more choice right now
• Months of inventory: 4.7 — a more balanced market
• Median days on market: 27
• Homes selling at 96.9% of list price

Swipe through for neighbourhood breakdowns across Kingston.

SAT Chaudhary
| REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Designated · Educated · Experienced
(613) 770-8011

09/06/2026

Humble enough to learn & strong enough to lead.

05/10/2026

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