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Nov. 12, 2026

Selling a Tenanted Sudbury Property: What Changed This Fall

Illustration of a tenanted home sale and the need to plan access, timing and possession

If you are selling a tenanted property in Greater Sudbury this fall, there is a timely paperwork check to make before the next offer or notice. Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board has changed several processes and forms, and November 30 is approaching. The important question is still the …

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Nov. 10, 2026

Seller Closing and Handover Checklist for Greater Sudbury

Seller Closing and Handover Checklist for Greater Sudbury

Quick answer: Once a Greater Sudbury home sale is firm, the seller’s job shifts from attracting a buyer to delivering the exact deal. Work …

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Nov. 5, 2026

Mortgage Penalties Before Selling: Questions Greater Sudbury Sellers Should Ask

Mortgage Penalties Before Selling: Questions Greater Sudbury Sellers Should Ask

If you are thinking about selling before your mortgage term ends, the balance on your banking app is not your final mortgage cost. Your lender may apply a prepayment charge, a discharge fee or other contract-specific amounts. Those numbers can change with the payout date, interest-rate inputs and …

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Oct. 22, 2026

Can the House Be Insured? A Greater Sudbury Buyer's Checklist

Can the House Be Insured? A Greater Sudbury Buyer's Checklist

The useful insurance question is not simply, “What will the premium be?” It is whether an insurer is prepared to cover this property, for your intended use, by the date you become responsible for it—and what the policy will leave you responsible for.

Some lenders require home …

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Oct. 20, 2026

Ontario Land Transfer Tax for Greater Sudbury Home Buyers

Ontario Land Transfer Tax for Greater Sudbury Home Buyers

Quick answer: Ontario land transfer tax is part of the cash a buyer needs at closing. It is separate from the down payment and mortgage. The tax uses graduated rates, so only the portion of the purchase price inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket’s rate. Your …

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Oct. 14, 2026

First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Ontario: A Greater Sudbury Guide

First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Ontario: A Greater Sudbury Guide

When I sit down with a first-time buyer in Greater Sudbury, I put each rebate and savings tool on a separate line. They can help, but they are not interchangeable: each has its own first-time-buyer test, timing and paperwork. Before you count a possible refund toward your offer, …

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Oct. 9, 2026

Final Walkthrough and Closing Day in Greater Sudbury: A Buyer Checklist

Final Walkthrough and Closing Day in Greater Sudbury: A Buyer Checklist

Before a Greater Sudbury buyer gets the keys, I would start with the agreement. A pre-closing visit is a chance to compare the home, its inclusions and any agreed repairs with what you bought. It is not a replacement for the earlier home inspection or a time to …

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Oct. 7, 2026

Downsizing in Greater Sudbury: How to Decide What the Next Home Needs to Do

Downsizing in Greater Sudbury: How to Decide What the Next Home Needs to Do

If you are thinking about downsizing in Greater Sudbury, I would start with a different question: what do you want your next home to make easier? Fewer square feet help only if the move also improves your budget, upkeep, access or support. Sometimes moving is the right answer. …

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Oct. 6, 2026

Should You Accept the First Offer on Your Sudbury Home?

Should You Accept the First Offer on Your Sudbury Home?

An offer soon after your Greater Sudbury home goes live can feel like good news and a difficult decision at the same time. Is it strong enough to accept, or should you wait to see who else comes through?

I would not decide from the clock alone. …

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Oct. 2, 2026

Build the Seller Document File Before Listing in Greater Sudbury

Build the Seller Document File Before Listing in Greater Sudbury

If you are thinking about selling your Greater Sudbury home, bring the property records you already have to our first conversation. A missing permit, survey or rental-equipment agreement is easier to investigate before a buyer has put a deadline in an offer.

I keep two versions of …

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