Spring 2026 feels slower than the rush we got used to a few years ago. That does not mean every buyer suddenly has endless choice, or that every seller can expect a quick sale. I would rather start with what the latest published numbers actually tell us than …

“Holding offers” sounds like an offer-night tactic. For a seller, it is really a decision about when offers will be presented and what the brokerage should do if one arrives early. For a buyer, it tells you when you may get an answer—and what could change.

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If the paperwork in a home purchase or sale feels overwhelming, you are not alone. I walk Greater Sudbury buyers and sellers through these forms one decision at a time.

There are forms that establish representation, forms that record instructions, and forms that create the actual agreement …

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.

When a home looks promising online, I want to know what the listing cannot tell us: how the location works day to day, which services reach the property, and whether your plans fit local rules. Greater Sudbury’s public maps can help us ask better questions before an offer.

There’s a unique kind of stress that comes from trying to sell your current home and buy your next one at the same time.

It’s doable. It’s common. But it takes strategy — especially if you’re upsizing, downsizing, or relocating across town.