Selling a Home in Greater Sudbury

Nov. 3, 2025

When “Renting for a Year” Backfires: The Hidden Costs of Holding Instead of Selling

It sounds simple: rent your home for a year, cover the bills, and wait for a “better” market.

In practice, Ontario’s tenancy rules, real carrying costs, tax considerations, and buyer perceptions can turn that plan into a lower sale price — and a lot more stress.

For some homeowners, renting …

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Oct. 17, 2025

Sudbury Pre-Listing Inspection: Should Sellers Do One Before Listing?

Sudbury pre-listing inspection guide for home sellers explaining when an inspection can reduce surprises, support pricing, and improve negotiation leverage before listing.

When I sit down with Greater Sudbury sellers, one question comes up early:

“Do I really need a pre-listing inspection?”

My honest answer is still the same: not always.

But when the goal is fewer surprises, smoother negotiations, and more control over your sale, a pre-listing inspection can be …

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Sept. 17, 2025

Case Study: A Tale of Two Sellers

Same Community, Same Market, Two Very Different Results

By Chad Moore, REALTOR® | Lake City Realty

Every home sale tells a story.

In this case, I worked with two sellers in the same community, at almost the same time.

Both trusted me with their listing. Both homes were staged. Both …

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