Seasonal Home Buying, Selling & Maintenance

Oct. 29, 2026

Radon Testing for Greater Sudbury Homes: What Buyers and Owners Should Know

Greater Sudbury home with the message that radon cannot be seen but can be tested

You cannot see, smell or taste radon. If you are buying a home in Greater Sudbury, a neighbour's result or a quick look around the basement will not tell you that home's level. A properly placed, long-term test will.

Radon is a radioactive gas that can move …

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Oct. 1, 2026

Planning a Spring Home Sale in Greater Sudbury

Sudbury Spring Market: Why It Starts Earlier Than You Think

A spring sale needs a plan before the weather turns warm.

In Greater Sudbury, I would start with your property and moving plans, then check the buyers and competing homes in your part of the market.

If you are considering a listing in late February or …

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Sept. 18, 2026

Buying an Older Home in Greater Sudbury: A Systems-First Review

Buying an Older Home in Greater Sudbury: A Systems-First Review

With an older home, I would not decide from age or fresh finishes alone. I want to know what has happened to the roof, drainage, structure and major systems, what is documented, and what could cost you money in the first years of ownership.

Buying an Older Home in Greater Sudbury: A Systems-First Review
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Sept. 3, 2026

Greater Sudbury Single-Family Residential Market History

Greater Sudbury market history, the bigger picture

Greater Sudbury market history

A longer view of listings, sales and recorded prices.

Sudbury Real Estate Board listing records reviewed through August 19, 2026. The historical search was intended to cover single-family residential listings for sale in City districts; it is not a certified complete …

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Sept. 2, 2026

Best Time to Sell in Greater Sudbury | Timing Your Listing Right

Best Time to Sell in Greater Sudbury | Timing Your Listing Right

Should you wait until spring to sell your home?

In Greater Sudbury, I would start with your home, your next move, and the choices buyers have right now.

The best time to sell isn’t about the calendar — it’s about alignment between your goals, …

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June 15, 2026

Buying Rural Property Near Greater Sudbury: What Buyers Need to Know

Rural-property due diligence near Greater Sudbury

Space and privacy are compelling. When we look at a rural home near Greater Sudbury, I also want you to understand the systems and access you will be responsible for after closing—not just the acreage in the listing.

I use five questions to start. The answers are …

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May 4, 2026

Buying Waterfront Property in Greater Sudbury

Buying waterfront property in Greater Sudbury

The view can make a waterfront home feel like an easy yes. Before you make an offer, I want you to know exactly what the lot, water access and private systems will let you do—and what still needs to be checked.

Greater Sudbury has many different lake …

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April 15, 2026

Permit Palooza in Greater Sudbury: A Step in the Right Direction for Homeowners

Rolled home plans, yellow tape measure, pencil and wood samples on a desk

Planning a deck, garage or another home project this spring? Greater Sudbury's Permit Palooza is a chance to ask City staff how to prepare an eligible permit application. I would use it to start the paperwork properly, not assume a permit will be issued on the spot.

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March 2, 2026

How to Choose the Right Neighbourhood in Greater Sudbury

How to Choose the Right Neighbourhood in Greater Sudbury

The house matters. But the neighbourhood shapes your daily life.

Buying a home isn’t just about the property itself — it’s also about where it is. In Greater Sudbury, two homes with the same bedroom count and price can feel like completely different lifestyles depending on the …

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Feb. 23, 2026

Move-In Ready? The $129K Northern Ontario Basement Lesson

Move-In Ready? The $129K Northern Ontario Basement Lesson

A recent North Bay case should be required reading for anyone buying a home in Northern Ontario. An Ontario Superior Court justice awarded a buyer $129,595.75 after major water infiltration was discovered almost immediately after possession.

Read the January 2026 Ontario Superior Court reasons (2026 ONSC 463) …

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