Dan DaCosta Real Estate Group

Let’s be honest. Most of us only think about home maintenance when something starts dripping, buzzing, or making a noise that sounds expensive. This is not that list. This is the once-a-year checklist that actually saves you money, stress, and surprise water features in your basement . You can do this in one afternoon. Maybe two, if you keep stopping for coffee and “just one more YouTube video.” Here we go. 1. Change your furnace filter (yes… really). If you can’t remember the last time you changed it, that’s your answer. A dirty filter: makes your furnace work harder lowers air quality and quietly increases your heating bill Pro tip: write the date on the new filter. Your future self will thank you. 2. Test your sump pump (before it becomes a personality test). Pour a bucket of water into the pit and make sure it: turns on pumps out and turns off again If it doesn’t, your basement may soon become a very exclusive indoor pool — especially with our spring melt and heavy rain around King...

Spring in Kingston isn’t just about warmer weather and longer days — it’s about one of the busiest and most competitive times of the year in real estate. Buyers re-enter the market as families plan moves and nicer weather makes showings easier, and sellers bring fresh listings to take advantage of heightened demand. Historically, more transactions happen in spring than any other season here in Kingston, typically running from mid-March through June. If you’re planning to buy or sell in Spring 2026, now is the moment to prepare — and here’s how you can do it strategically. Kingston Market Snapshot Recent local data shows a few interesting trends: Prices and inventory in Kingston have been moving toward balance in recent months — indicating that buyers have more choices than in the pandemic-era seller’s market, while sellers can still find strong interest when pricing effectively. Sales have been modestly down or stable, and inventory has ticked up, giving buyers options and more negotia...