As I'm sure you know, home sales will vary from location to location.  What happens in Toronto and Vancouver is NOT what happens in other parts of Canada!Here in the Kingston and 1000 Islands area, our market is quite unique.   I've provided a snapshot of our local home sales for the month of October, 2017.Criteria being:Kingston & 1000 Islands region including South FrontenacSingle Family detached homes only (no condos or multi-family)5 different price bands beginning with $350,000 to $1M plusI define "Real Buyers" as people who actually PURCHASED homes this month! Some Sales will also include furniture or lawn equipment, etc. which can increase the Sale Price over the Listing Price.Days on market will vary in different areas and this is a complilation of all zones in my search criteri... 11/02/2017

Canada celebrates Thanksgiving the 2nd Monday of each October.  This year was particularly special for us and we had such a lot to give thanks for!Emo's Eating Emporium was once again the gathering place and, even though we had 4 who couldn't make it, we had a very enjoyable meal and as per our norm, we were able to present a celebratory atmosphere: Even the napkins were folded in "Turkey" style, lolWe served two different turkey dishes:  Red Wine Braised Turkey legs (drumstick & thighs) plus aBacon Weave Turkey Porchetta (dry brined and wrapped around Fennel & fresh Sage).They both cooked to an incredible and flavourful moistness and were well received!My favourite dish of the night was the Southwestern Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Cilantro - YUM YUMThere were also Squashed Red Potatoe... 10/16/2017

I'm pleased to announce I have completed my Luxury Home & Estate Marketing program and am honoured to be a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.I look forward to representing luxury home owners in the Greater Kingston and area and continuing to provide them with all the tools and expertise necessary to market their unique homes to the world.I'm eager to share with Kingston & Area luxury home owners how I use many visual tools to create a story for their listings, including professional photography, video, interactive floor-plan tours, Google mapping, and more . . .I use a visual International marketing campaign to increase awareness for the unique home and our luxury brand by using my many years of experience, expertise, art, and technology blended to market each special pr... 10/15/2017

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD  53 WILLIAM ST, KINGSTON, ON  Congratulations to my happy Seller!  After having her property listed for sale with another Brokerage for 18 months, we were able to bring about a wonderful offer on DAY ONE!!!If you, or anyone you know, would like to entrust the sale of your home to Susan & Sotheby'sget in touch asap.  You don't want to wait until Spring as we have ready and willing Buyers in all seasons!Contact Susan today  01/13/2017

We went against the norm this year and did without Ham or Turkey for our Christmas Dinner.  Instead I opted for a large Beef Roulade stuffed with garlic, breadcrumbs, ham, raisins, walnuts and parmesan cheese -  OMG was it good!We served it with both buttered noodles and mashed potatoes and Caesar Salad and it was a surefire hit with all.   I wished now we could have it for New Year's Eve too it was THAT good.It almost didn't happen as I was quite ill for the past several days and couldn't stomach the thought or look of food.  My wonderful husband took it on with me talking him through it!We started with a beautiful flank steak from our local Kingston Farm Boy store where the fabulous butcher butterflied it for us so it was nice and thin and ready to be filled. (and provided the twine f... 12/27/2016

 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLDThe smell of a SOLD sign on a Monday morning smells like . . .SUCCESS!Success for my Buyers who are thrilled to call this lovely home their own.Yes, I work with both Buyers and Sellers, helping each move on to their next adventure.  It was an honour and a privilege to work with these Buyers both in selling their existing home for them and finding them this one!Who wants to be next on the Susan Emo Success Train,taking you to places only you can dream of?All aboard! 11/06/2016

  2204 Woodburn Road, Kingston, ON SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD   What's a Realtor to do? These listings keep selling and selling fast!   My Sellers are showing their Happy Faces but I'm running low on SOLD signs!! (one of the nicest complaints I could have)   Who's ready to list their home for sale with Susan Emo?  Give me a call if you want to eliminate my stash of Sold signs too!     UPDATED COUNTRY BUNGALOW Overview Maps Photos Description Video/floorplan $275,000 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior: 1,381 sqftLot: 2.50 acre(s)Year Built: 1963MLS #: 16609901 Location 2204 Woodburn RoadKingston, ON K0H 1Y0Canada Our recent listings SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT IN TOURIST TOWNUPDATED COUNTRY BUNGALOW6300+ SqFT Executive HomeTHE ONLY THING... 11/05/2016

2240 Holleford Road has SOLD and we have such smiling Sellers!  Their smile just might be as large as my own!Helping people to move forward to their next adventure is the best feeling in the world and do so in a quick and timely manner makes it even more satisfying.If you, or any of your friends & family are ready for their next adventure, give me a call and allow me the honour of helping them to move on.Susan EmoSales RepresentativeSotheby's International Realty Canada   Country Home on 5+ Acres SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Overview Maps Photos Description Video/floorplan $295,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior: 1,300 sqftLot: 5.00 acre(s)MLS #: 362720562 Location 2460 HOLLEFORD RDHARTINGTON, ON K0H 1W0Canada Our recent listings SUCC... 10/25/2016

The time is perfect to take a portion of my tomato harvest and create my much loved Gazpacho!!                                                     A nice assortment of all that was ripe this morning, yellow grape, cherry and a few beefsteak.A few spoonfuls of Red Wine Vinegar and a glop of olive oil over some stale bread and a cheese & jalapeno wrap that was going to be thrown out if not eaten.   All of that gets blended in the food processor.                                                              A cucumber, green onions and some peppers go into the processor and pulsed with some garlic.  Add some salt and pepper and into the fridge it goes to get icy cold!  Garnish and enjoy :)From the kitchen of Emo's Eating Emporium to yours - enjoy the bounty of a container garden!    08/13/2016

I love a good Charcuterie Board and/or a tasty Cheese Board.  Nibblies are my go-to favourite when eating out or serving friends and family.  We had a family get-together last weekend and I knew it was going to be far too hot to be slaving over a hot oven or grill so, Voila . . . My husband created a 5 foot by 2 foot butcher block board for us and I had great fun in filling it up with goodies:   A deconstructed Nicoise Salad Smoked SalmonChilled Poached SalmonCured MeatsDried and fresh Fruits & Nuts2 types of Devilled Eggs (family faves)Shrimp HeartsCucumber Cups with Chicken SaladFlatbread and Focaccia BreadProsciutto wrapped bread sticks and loads of crackers and brushettaand for the kid at heart: Cheeseburgers on a stick!We'll probably do this a few more times before the summer is fi... 07/31/2016

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD19 Riverside Drive, Kingston.  Asking Price $855,000.  Happy New Buyers of this gorgeous home on the east side of Kingston Ontario known as Milton Subdivision.There is nothing nicer than a newly erected SOLD sign -  who would like the next one?Line forms to the right, single file and orderly please!  Get in touch with Susan Emo soon - she sells homes! 07/29/2016

Canada Day is slowly creeping up on us - July 1st will be here before you know it!Coinciding with its 40th anniversary, a petition was launched in 2009 in the hopes of having the Caesar named Canada's official mixed drink -  it is the perfect drink to celebrate Canada Day and it can be enjoyed with, or without alcohol! The Caesar was invented in 1969 by restaurant manager Walter Chell of the Calgary Inn. Chell said his inspiration came from Italy. He recalled that in Venice, they served Spaghetti alle vongole - spaghetti with tomato sauce and clams!  Basic preparation of a Caesar follows the "one, two, three, four" rule. The recipe calls for 1–1½ oz of vodka, two dashes of hot sauce, three dashes of salt and pepper, four dashes of Worcestershire sauce and topped with 4–6 oz of Clamato J... 06/23/2016

Today is the first day of summer and from the weather reports I've seen, it has come in fast and furious!!                                                            Many of you down in the southern states are sweltering in your heat wave but so are we up north.  Yes, Canada gets hit with heat waves too but ours comes with humidity which simply drains you when the air you breathe is WET !! We've been under a heat advisory because, with the humidity our temps were reaching 37°C.In checking the temperature conversion page to see what that was in your money I thought it very funny that it equaled 98.6 Fahrenheit (°F)Wouldn't you think if the air temperature is the same temp as our bodies, that we'd not feel a difference?                                                                      ... 06/20/2016

 Grilled Pork served with Coconut Chile Tomato Salad,  adapted from an original recipe by Tyler Florence!      Pork Tenderloin: 2 pork tenderloins, 1 1/2 to 2-pounds total Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lime, juiced Chile-Coconut Sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, chopped into small pieces 1 fresh red jalapeno, cut into rounds 1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 1 teaspoon sugar 1 lime, juiced 1 tablespoon fish sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Stems from a bunch of fresh cilantro Chile-Coconut Tomato Salad, recipe follows  DirectionsPut the pork on a platter and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Add the o... 06/17/2016

Happy Buyers + Happy Sellers = Happy Realtor!Asking Price $380,000 Canadian 1115 Sassy Tree Lane, South FrontenacGreat waterfront properties don't stay on the market for long . . .Who wants to be next? Step right up Buyers and Sellers - we aim to please you all so give Susan Emo a call! 06/15/2016

We're heading into our first long weekend of the Season and my mind is whirling with all the possibilities for picnics and lazy lunches on the deck.  The first is always the best in my mind so I always look for something new and different to throw in with the traditional favourites! There is something about this fresh Radish with Beet and Shrimp Salad that is just screaming at me!!! With so many varieties of Radish and Beets available now, you can go hog wild and add in whatever variety strikes your fancy (I took this photo at the market in Ottawa last year!)  . . .  what you'll need is:  2 pounds peeled, large raw shrimp 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 4-ounces watermelon radish, cut into fourths and... 05/20/2016

I just LOVE seeing my SOLD signs all over the area -  that's 3 this week!!1154 Deer Park has beaming Buyers today and the smiles on the Sellers faces are just as huge - Who's next?   *SOLD* 14 ISLAND LAKE IS CALLING YOU! Overview Maps Photos Description INTERACTIVE FLOOR PLAN $747,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms1 Half BathroomLot: 3.50 acre(s)MLS #: 16600005 Location 1154 DEER PARK LANESOUTH FRONTENAC, ON K0H 1W0Canada Our recent listings EXECUTIVE HOME ON ST LAWRENCE RIVER/1000 ISLANDSTHE ONLY THING MISSING IS YOU!5 Parklike Acres Sweeping Down to 212` of St Lawrence Riverfront.PRIVATE ISLAND IN 1000 ISLANDSA HISTORIC WATERFRONT PROPERTY Subscribe to our listing feed See more SOUTH FRONTENAC, ON real estate for sale 04/15/2016

  This very special property has found the perfect new owners . . . they will be the best of stewards for 2902 Holleford Road in South Frontenac SOLD Who wants to be next? Contact:  Susan Emo    CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME ON 17.7 ACRES Overview Maps Photos Description INTERACTIVE FLOOR PLAN Contact us for pricing Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsLot: 17.00 acre(s)Year Built: 2007MLS #: 16600006 Location 2902 Holleford RoadHartington (Kingston), ON K0H 1W0Canada Our recent listings EXECUTIVE HOME ON ST LAWRENCE RIVER/1000 ISLANDSTHE ONLY THING MISSING IS YOU!5 Parklike Acres Sweeping Down to 212` of St Lawrence Riverfront.Vintage Home Aged to Perfection in BrockvillePRIVATE ISLAND IN 1000 ISLANDS Subscribe to our listing feed See more Hartington (Kingston), ON real esta... 04/12/2016

I love all Risotto!  Here is a perfect one for Easter dinner as it pairs well with ham, lamb or poultry!Carrot and Lemon Risotto Ingredients 6 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 large shallot, diced small Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup carrot juice (I press my own but bottled is fine) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions In a medium pot bring broth to a simmer; reduce heat and keep warm. In another pot, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high. Add shallot, season with salt and pepper, and cook until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring 1 minute. Add wine and stir until evaporated, about 2 minutes. With a ladle, add about 1 cup hot broth t... 03/25/2016

I made this for Easter back in 2013 and every year, I get loads of requests for the recipe.  To me this is a perfect springtime dish and of course, all the Easter side dishes that accompany it just make the meal that much more special.  (ie Carrot Risotto, or Roasted Heirloom Carrots) Salmon, spring asparagus, egg, lemon and fresh dill wrapped in puff pastry and drizzled with a lemony cream sauce - Yum   8 fresh asparagus spears 4 hard-cooked eggs, lightly mashed 1 tablespoon red onion, diced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided 1/2 (250 g) package Cream Cheese, divided 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste 1 frozen pre-rolled puff pastry sheet (13x20 cm) 4 (4 ounce) fillets of salmon, skin removed 1 egg, for egg wash 2/3 cup chicken broth Zest o... 03/24/2016