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July 3, 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: June 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: June 2024

In June 2024, Greater Sudbury’s house activity totals 269 new listings and 196 sold closings. The resulting 72.86% flow ratio is a useful measure of monthly market movement when it is kept separate from inventory and same-property conversion.

June 2024 at a glance

New house listings

269

Sold house closings

196

Same-period flow ratio

72.86%

House activity recorded during June 2024
New listings269
Sold closings196

At 72.86%, sold closings represent a substantial share of the month’s new-listing count. The two event groups are not matched property by property, so the ratio is best used as a broad activity signal for June 2024.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
June 2024 269 196
Change from previous month -12.7% -10.1%
June 2023 272 200
Change from one year earlier -1.1% -2.0%
12 months ending June 2024 2,384 1,727

Activity contracts from the previous month, with new listings down 12.7% and sold closings down 10.1%. That shared slowdown is important in a early-summer period: it describes fewer events, not automatically weaker value for every home.

Compared with June 2023, this month records 1.1% fewer new listings and 2.0% fewer sold closings. That year-over-year view helps separate the current month from ordinary calendar swings, while still leaving room for differences in price range, location and property condition.

What buyers can take from June 2024

The 269 new-listing events show the number of fresh house opportunities entering the Greater Sudbury house segment during the month. They do not reveal how those homes are distributed by neighbourhood, price or condition. A buyer should compare the specific homes available now, then use recent comparable sales to decide where competition is real and where a condition or price adjustment may be reasonable.

The 196 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before June 2024. They show completed demand, but they are not a count of offers being written today. Buyers can protect themselves by keeping financing current, reviewing disclosures and inspection options, and setting a maximum price from the payment and property—not from the monthly ratio alone.

What sellers can take from June 2024

For a seller, 269 new listings define the month’s incoming competition. The most useful comparison set is narrower: similar homes in the same part of Greater Sudbury, near the same price and in comparable condition. A launch price should reflect that live competition as well as completed sales.

The 72.86% flow ratio helps describe the overall pace, but it does not guarantee a sale. Presentation, access, photography, disclosure, offer terms and adjustment timing remain property-level decisions. If early showing and inquiry patterns are weaker than comparable listings, respond to that evidence rather than waiting for a citywide headline to solve the mismatch.

How to use the 12-month view

The 12 months ending June 2024 contain 2,384 new-listing events and 1,727 sold-closing events. That longer window softens some monthly seasonality and gives a more stable sense of market scale. It should still be paired with the latest comparable properties because a rolling annual total can include conditions that are no longer dominant.

What these counts include

This June 2024 snapshot covers houses within the City of Greater Sudbury. New-listing events are assigned by listing-contract date and sold-closing events by valid closing date. The same-period flow ratio divides the month’s sold closings by its new listings; it is not inventory, absorption, days on market or same-listing conversion.

Source: aggregated MLS® house listing and closing records for the City of Greater Sudbury. Condominiums, vacant land and multi-residential properties may follow different patterns. These figures do not measure every property type or forecast the next month.

Place the June 2024 figures in the longer record with the Greater Sudbury market-history hub, or compare locations and daily-life priorities with the Living in Greater Sudbury guides.

Monthly scope: June 1–30, 2024. Counts cover the house segment described above.

Expect Moore for Your Real Estate.
— Chad Moore, REALTOR®
— Lake City Realty Ltd., Brokerage

June 5, 2024

Bank of Canada Cuts to 4.75%: June 5, 2024

Bank of Canada Cuts to 4.75%: June 5, 2024

Today, June 5, 2024, the Bank of Canada has cut its target for the overnight rate to 4.75%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced June 5, 2024
Measure Setting Why it matters
Target overnight rate 4.75% Anchor for the Bank's monetary-policy stance
Change at this decision 25-basis-point reduction Most direct signal for variable-rate borrowing
Bank Rate 5.00% Rate charged on one-day advances to financial institutions
Deposit rate 4.75% Rate paid on deposits held at the Bank

Why the Bank makes this choice

Growth and jobs. First-quarter GDP grows 1.7%, below the Bank's forecast, and employment is increasing more slowly than the working-age population, leaving the economy in excess supply.

Inflation. April CPI eases to 2.7%; preferred core measures and the breadth of price increases both move lower, while shelter inflation remains elevated.

The policy judgment. Enough indicators now show underlying inflation easing for the Bank to reduce how restrictive monetary policy is.

What changes for borrowers

Variable-rate borrowing is the channel most directly connected to a policy cut, but lender prime-rate changes and mortgage terms determine the actual result. Fixed mortgage rates can move differently because bond yields and lender funding costs matter.

A 25-basis-point change equals about $83 per month in simple interest on a $400,000 balance if the full change passes through. That is a scale marker, not a mortgage quote: amortization, payment structure, timing and lender terms change the actual result.

When comparing fixed and variable products, look beyond the starting rate. Payment structure, prepayment privileges, portability, penalties and conversion terms affect the cost of changing plans. Ask a lender or licensed mortgage professional to calculate the result for your balance and expected time in the home.

For Greater Sudbury buyers

Start with three numbers: a comfortable monthly housing cost, a purchase-price ceiling and the cash left after closing. Two homes at the same price can carry very different costs once taxes, heating, insurance, condo fees and immediate repairs are included. Use comparable sales and available alternatives to test the price of the specific property.

  • Refresh the pre-approval and confirm the rate-hold expiry.
  • Test the payment at the offered rate and a higher renewal rate.
  • Keep closing costs and a repair reserve separate from the down payment.
  • Match financing and inspection conditions to the property’s actual risks.

For owners approaching renewal

Compare equivalent offers before deciding whether to stay with the current lender. Include discharge charges, appraisal or legal requirements and the flexibility you may need during the term. Extending amortization may lower the payment while increasing total interest and slowing principal repayment. A sustainable structure matters more than correctly guessing the next announcement.

For sellers

The rate decision can influence buyer confidence and financing, but it does not automatically reset Greater Sudbury prices. Position the home against current competition and recent relevant sales. Resolve avoidable objections, make the carrying costs and condition clear, and use actual showing and offer feedback to guide adjustments.

What to watch next

Whether inflation continues toward 2% and whether household demand responds gradually rather than reigniting price pressure. Those developments will help show whether the Bank’s assessment is holding up. A household plan should still work under more than one rate or market outcome.

Read the official Bank of Canada announcement.

For a local plan, explore the Buyer Experience or Seller Experience. You can also browse the Bank of Canada Decisions & Mortgage Rate Context Archive.

Expect Moore for Your Real Estate.
— Chad Moore, REALTOR®
— Lake City Realty Ltd., Brokerage

June 5, 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: May 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: May 2024

Greater Sudbury records 308 new house-listing events and 218 sold-closing events in May 2024. The same-period flow ratio is 70.78%, giving buyers and sellers a clear view of how much activity is moving through the local house segment this month.

May 2024 at a glance

New house listings

308

Sold house closings

218

Same-period flow ratio

70.78%

House activity recorded during May 2024
New listings308
Sold closings218

At 70.78%, sold closings represent a substantial share of the month’s new-listing count. The two event groups are not matched property by property, so the ratio is best used as a broad activity signal for May 2024.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
May 2024 308 218
Change from previous month +13.7% +17.2%
May 2023 241 162
Change from one year earlier +27.8% +34.6%
12 months ending May 2024 2,387 1,731

Both sides of the monthly flow expand from the previous month: new-listing activity rises 13.7% and sold-closing activity rises 17.2%. Buyers see more newly listed options, while the higher closing count shows that earlier agreements are also completing at a faster pace.

Compared with May 2023, this month records 27.8% more new listings and 34.6% more sold closings. That year-over-year view helps separate the current month from ordinary calendar swings, while still leaving room for differences in price range, location and property condition.

What buyers can take from May 2024

The 308 new-listing events show the number of fresh house opportunities entering the Greater Sudbury house segment during the month. They do not reveal how those homes are distributed by neighbourhood, price or condition. A buyer should compare the specific homes available now, then use recent comparable sales to decide where competition is real and where a condition or price adjustment may be reasonable.

The 218 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before May 2024. They show completed demand, but they are not a count of offers being written today. Buyers can protect themselves by keeping financing current, reviewing disclosures and inspection options, and setting a maximum price from the payment and property—not from the monthly ratio alone.

What sellers can take from May 2024

For a seller, 308 new listings define the month’s incoming competition. The most useful comparison set is narrower: similar homes in the same part of Greater Sudbury, near the same price and in comparable condition. A launch price should reflect that live competition as well as completed sales.

The 70.78% flow ratio helps describe the overall pace, but it does not guarantee a sale. Presentation, access, photography, disclosure, offer terms and adjustment timing remain property-level decisions. If early showing and inquiry patterns are weaker than comparable listings, respond to that evidence rather than waiting for a citywide headline to solve the mismatch.

How to use the 12-month view

The 12 months ending May 2024 contain 2,387 new-listing events and 1,731 sold-closing events. That longer window softens some monthly seasonality and gives a more stable sense of market scale. It should still be paired with the latest comparable properties because a rolling annual total can include conditions that are no longer dominant.

What these counts include

This May 2024 snapshot covers houses within the City of Greater Sudbury. New-listing events are assigned by listing-contract date and sold-closing events by valid closing date. The same-period flow ratio divides the month’s sold closings by its new listings; it is not inventory, absorption, days on market or same-listing conversion.

Source: aggregated MLS® house listing and closing records for the City of Greater Sudbury. Condominiums, vacant land and multi-residential properties may follow different patterns. These figures do not measure every property type or forecast the next month.

Place the May 2024 figures in the longer record with the Greater Sudbury market-history hub, or compare locations and daily-life priorities with the Living in Greater Sudbury guides.

Monthly scope: May 1–31, 2024. Counts cover the house segment described above.

Expect Moore for Your Real Estate.
— Chad Moore, REALTOR®
— Lake City Realty Ltd., Brokerage

May 1, 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: April 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: April 2024

Greater Sudbury records 271 new house-listing events and 186 sold-closing events in April 2024. The same-period flow ratio is 68.63%, giving buyers and sellers a clear view of how much activity is moving through the local house segment this month.

April 2024 at a glance

New house listings

271

Sold house closings

186

Same-period flow ratio

68.63%

House activity recorded during April 2024
New listings271
Sold closings186

At 68.63%, sold closings represent a substantial share of the month’s new-listing count. The two event groups are not matched property by property, so the ratio is best used as a broad activity signal for April 2024.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
April 2024 271 186
Change from previous month +78.3% +51.2%
April 2023 154 120
Change from one year earlier +76.0% +55.0%
12 months ending April 2024 2,320 1,675

Both sides of the monthly flow expand from the previous month: new-listing activity rises 78.3% and sold-closing activity rises 51.2%. Buyers see more newly listed options, while the higher closing count shows that earlier agreements are also completing at a faster pace.

Compared with April 2023, this month records 76.0% more new listings and 55.0% more sold closings. That year-over-year view helps separate the current month from ordinary calendar swings, while still leaving room for differences in price range, location and property condition.

What buyers can take from April 2024

The 271 new-listing events show the number of fresh house opportunities entering the Greater Sudbury house segment during the month. They do not reveal how those homes are distributed by neighbourhood, price or condition. A buyer should compare the specific homes available now, then use recent comparable sales to decide where competition is real and where a condition or price adjustment may be reasonable.

The 186 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before April 2024. They show completed demand, but they are not a count of offers being written today. Buyers can protect themselves by keeping financing current, reviewing disclosures and inspection options, and setting a maximum price from the payment and property—not from the monthly ratio alone.

What sellers can take from April 2024

For a seller, 271 new listings define the month’s incoming competition. The most useful comparison set is narrower: similar homes in the same part of Greater Sudbury, near the same price and in comparable condition. A launch price should reflect that live competition as well as completed sales.

The 68.63% flow ratio helps describe the overall pace, but it does not guarantee a sale. Presentation, access, photography, disclosure, offer terms and adjustment timing remain property-level decisions. If early showing and inquiry patterns are weaker than comparable listings, respond to that evidence rather than waiting for a citywide headline to solve the mismatch.

How to use the 12-month view

The 12 months ending April 2024 contain 2,320 new-listing events and 1,675 sold-closing events. That longer window softens some monthly seasonality and gives a more stable sense of market scale. It should still be paired with the latest comparable properties because a rolling annual total can include conditions that are no longer dominant.

What these counts include

This April 2024 snapshot covers houses within the City of Greater Sudbury. New-listing events are assigned by listing-contract date and sold-closing events by valid closing date. The same-period flow ratio divides the month’s sold closings by its new listings; it is not inventory, absorption, days on market or same-listing conversion.

Source: aggregated MLS® house listing and closing records for the City of Greater Sudbury. Condominiums, vacant land and multi-residential properties may follow different patterns. These figures do not measure every property type or forecast the next month.

Place the April 2024 figures in the longer record with the Greater Sudbury market-history hub, or compare locations and daily-life priorities with the Living in Greater Sudbury guides.

Monthly scope: April 1–30, 2024. Counts cover the house segment described above.

Expect Moore for Your Real Estate.
— Chad Moore, REALTOR®
— Lake City Realty Ltd., Brokerage

April 10, 2024

Bank of Canada Holds at 5.00%: April 10, 2024

Bank of Canada Holds at 5.00%: April 10, 2024

Today, April 10, 2024, the Bank of Canada has held its target for the overnight rate at 5.00%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced April 10, 2024
Measure Setting Why it matters
Target overnight rate 5.00% Anchor for the Bank's monetary-policy stance
Change at this decision No change Most direct signal for variable-rate borrowing
Bank Rate 5.25% Rate charged on one-day advances to financial institutions
Deposit rate 5.00% Rate paid on deposits held at the Bank

Why the Bank makes this choice

Growth and jobs. Canada remains in excess supply, unemployment reaches 6.1% in March and wage pressure is beginning to moderate, while residential investment is strengthening.

Inflation. February CPI is 2.8%; core measures slow to just over 3% and shorter-run measures show downward momentum, though shelter inflation remains very high.

The policy judgment. Progress is visible but not yet conclusive, so the Bank waits for sustained evidence before easing the policy rate.

What changes for borrowers

A hold leaves the Bank's policy setting unchanged; it does not freeze every mortgage quote. Variable products remain anchored to lender prime rates, while fixed offers can still move with bond yields, funding costs, term length and competition.

Because the policy rate does not move, there is no new Bank-driven basis-point change to apply to a balance today. Existing payment pressure remains, and individual lender offers can still change.

When comparing fixed and variable products, look beyond the starting rate. Payment structure, prepayment privileges, portability, penalties and conversion terms affect the cost of changing plans. Ask a lender or licensed mortgage professional to calculate the result for your balance and expected time in the home.

For Greater Sudbury buyers

Start with three numbers: a comfortable monthly housing cost, a purchase-price ceiling and the cash left after closing. Two homes at the same price can carry very different costs once taxes, heating, insurance, condo fees and immediate repairs are included. Use comparable sales and available alternatives to test the price of the specific property.

  • Refresh the pre-approval and confirm the rate-hold expiry.
  • Test the payment at the offered rate and a higher renewal rate.
  • Keep closing costs and a repair reserve separate from the down payment.
  • Match financing and inspection conditions to the property’s actual risks.

For owners approaching renewal

Compare equivalent offers before deciding whether to stay with the current lender. Include discharge charges, appraisal or legal requirements and the flexibility you may need during the term. Extending amortization may lower the payment while increasing total interest and slowing principal repayment. A sustainable structure matters more than correctly guessing the next announcement.

For sellers

The rate decision can influence buyer confidence and financing, but it does not automatically reset Greater Sudbury prices. Position the home against current competition and recent relevant sales. Resolve avoidable objections, make the carrying costs and condition clear, and use actual showing and offer feedback to guide adjustments.

What to watch next

Another round of core inflation, labour-market slack and whether housing strength changes the demand outlook. Those developments will help show whether the Bank’s assessment is holding up. A household plan should still work under more than one rate or market outcome.

Read the official Bank of Canada announcement.

For a local plan, explore the Buyer Experience or Seller Experience. You can also browse the Bank of Canada Decisions & Mortgage Rate Context Archive.

Expect Moore for Your Real Estate.
— Chad Moore, REALTOR®
— Lake City Realty Ltd., Brokerage

April 3, 2024

Greater Sudbury Real Estate Market Update: Q1 2024 Results

Greater Sudbury Real Estate Market Update: Q1 2024 Results

The first-quarter 2024 record closes with 450 new-listing events, 333 sold-close events and a $424,900 median close price in the Greater Sudbury MLS dataset used here. The quarter is a useful market baseline, but it is not a valuation for every property.

New listings450
Sold closes333
Median close price$424,900
Median paired ratio99.44%

The numbers and the questions they answer

Greater Sudbury market measures for Q1 2024
Measure Q1 2024 Change from Q4 2023
New-listing events 450 -3.8%
Sold-close events 333 -3.8%
Median close price $424,900 +7.7%
Median close-price-to-export-list relationship 99.44%

Within the first-quarter 2024 record, new-listing events describe the flow of properties entering the dataset. Sold-close events describe transactions whose recorded closing falls in that period. They are not the same group of properties, so one count divided by the other is not a sales conversion rate.

In the first-quarter 2024 record, compared with Q4 2023, new-listing events change -3.8%, sold-close events change -3.8%, and the median close price changes +7.7%. These are period-to-period movements in separate event groups—not a resale gain or loss for one home.

What the activity flow suggests

Within the first-quarter 2024 record, there is more listing flow than closing flow: the difference between 450 new-listing events and 333 sold-close events is 117. Another way to show the relationship is about 74.0 sold-close events for every 100 new-listing events recorded in the same period. That comparison is directional because a listing can close in a different month or quarter.

The practical point from the first-quarter 2024 record is the combination of a 117-event gap and a 74.0-per-100 relationship—not a label for the whole city. The better question is whether a specific property segment is gaining fresh alternatives faster than qualified buyers are absorbing them. Price range, condition, neighbourhood and property type can produce a very different balance from the city-wide summary.

How to read the $424,900 median

In the first-quarter 2024 record, the median close price is the middle value among the valid positive close prices. It is less sensitive to one extreme sale than an average, but it can still move because a larger share of higher-priced or lower-priced homes happens to close.

The composition of the first-quarter 2024 record is why the $424,900 result cannot be applied as a percentage adjustment to a specific Greater Sudbury property. A valuation needs recent comparable sales with similar location, lot, age, condition, size, utility, updates and market exposure. The median gives the conversation a scale; the comparable set gives it precision.

What the 99.44% paired relationship does—and does not—show

Across the first-quarter 2024 record, the median close-price-to-export-list relationship is 99.44%, which places the midpoint below the export list field. Here, negotiation below that export field is visible in the midpoint. This measure uses the ListPrice field present in the export; it does not prove the property's original asking price or capture every price change made before the sale.

For a buyer using the first-quarter 2024 record, the ratio is not an automatic offer formula; for a seller, it is not a promise. The useful comparison is the group of current and recently sold homes that compete with the subject property, including the differences that explain why one attracts stronger terms than another.

What buyers can do with Q1 2024's signal

Recalculate taxes, heating and insurance for each serious property. In the first-quarter 2024 record, the $424,900 market median is not the buyer's budget, and the 99.44% paired relationship is not the required bid. Financing, property tax, utilities, insurance, condo fees and immediate repairs all determine the real monthly cost.

  • Confirm the rate, term, amortization and expiry date of the pre-approval.
  • Compare each serious home with current alternatives and recent closes.
  • Estimate near-term repairs before deciding which property is the better value.
  • Use financing and inspection conditions according to the property's risks and the offer environment.
  • Keep closing costs and an emergency reserve outside the down payment.

The figures in the first-quarter 2024 record are most useful as a prompt to investigate. If new choices are accumulating in the buyer's exact segment, there may be room to slow down and compare. If well-positioned homes are disappearing quickly, preparation and clean decision-making matter more than a city-wide label.

What sellers can do with Q1 2024's signal

Separate presentation problems from a price problem during the first week. The gap inside the first-quarter 2024 record—450 listing events against 333 sold closes—creates 117 more listing events, but the decisive competition is still the small set visible to the same buyer.

  • Build the price range from comparable sales and active competition.
  • Account for condition, updates, deferred work and recurring carrying costs.
  • Make the online presentation answer the questions buyers use to eliminate options.
  • Track showing quality, repeat interest and objections from the opening days.
  • Adjust when the competing set and buyer response do not support the original position.

A strong sale within the first-quarter 2024 record still requires alignment among price, property and exposure. The market summary can identify the environment; it cannot compensate for an asking price that qualified buyers cannot defend against the alternatives.

How these Greater Sudbury measures are calculated

For the first-quarter 2024 record, the counts come from nine geographically divided MLS exports used in this local series. Listing events use the recorded ListingContractDate. Sold-close events require a valid CloseDate and a positive ClosePrice. The median paired relationship uses ClosePrice and the export's ListPrice field.

The exports behind the first-quarter 2024 record may not contain every board-wide or City of Greater Sudbury record. These are raw activity and price measures rather than a benchmark index, a same-home appreciation calculation or a forecast. That limitation is why property-level comparable work remains essential.

To compare the first-quarter 2024 record with another public view of the region, see the Sudbury Real Estate Board statistics page from CREA.

The Q1 2024 bottom line

The first-quarter 2024 record provides a clear four-part snapshot: 450 listing events, 333 sold-close events, a $424,900 median close price and a 99.44% median paired relationship. Read together, they describe activity, price mix and negotiating outcomes without pretending that every home or neighbourhood moves the same way.

Bring the market down to one property

If you are buying or selling in Greater Sudbury while the first-quarter 2024 record shapes the conversation, I can build the current comparison around the home, neighbourhood, condition, financing and timing that actually shape your decision.

Explore the buyer process Explore the seller process

Expect Moore for Your Real Estate.
— Chad Moore
Lake City Realty

April 3, 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: March 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: March 2024

March 2024 brings 152 new house listings and 123 sold closings across the City of Greater Sudbury. That is a 80.92% same-period flow ratio, a compact signal of activity rather than a claim about every neighbourhood or property type.

March 2024 at a glance

New house listings

152

Sold house closings

123

Same-period flow ratio

80.92%

House activity recorded during March 2024
New listings152
Sold closings123

The 80.92% same-period flow ratio shows sold closings running relatively close to new-listing activity in March 2024. It points to a tighter monthly flow, but it is not an inventory measure and does not prove how quickly any one home will sell.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
March 2024 152 123
Change from previous month +6.3% +7.0%
March 2023 164 134
Change from one year earlier -7.3% -8.2%
12 months ending March 2024 2,203 1,609

Both sides of the monthly flow expand from the previous month: new-listing activity rises 6.3% and sold-closing activity rises 7.0%. Buyers see more newly listed options, while the higher closing count shows that earlier agreements are also completing at a faster pace.

Compared with March 2023, this month records 7.3% fewer new listings and 8.2% fewer sold closings. That year-over-year view helps separate the current month from ordinary calendar swings, while still leaving room for differences in price range, location and property condition.

What buyers can take from March 2024

The 152 new-listing events show the number of fresh house opportunities entering the Greater Sudbury house segment during the month. They do not reveal how those homes are distributed by neighbourhood, price or condition. A buyer should compare the specific homes available now, then use recent comparable sales to decide where competition is real and where a condition or price adjustment may be reasonable.

The 123 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before March 2024. They show completed demand, but they are not a count of offers being written today. Buyers can protect themselves by keeping financing current, reviewing disclosures and inspection options, and setting a maximum price from the payment and property—not from the monthly ratio alone.

What sellers can take from March 2024

For a seller, 152 new listings define the month’s incoming competition. The most useful comparison set is narrower: similar homes in the same part of Greater Sudbury, near the same price and in comparable condition. A launch price should reflect that live competition as well as completed sales.

The 80.92% flow ratio helps describe the overall pace, but it does not guarantee a sale. Presentation, access, photography, disclosure, offer terms and adjustment timing remain property-level decisions. If early showing and inquiry patterns are weaker than comparable listings, respond to that evidence rather than waiting for a citywide headline to solve the mismatch.

How to use the 12-month view

The 12 months ending March 2024 contain 2,203 new-listing events and 1,609 sold-closing events. That longer window softens some monthly seasonality and gives a more stable sense of market scale. It should still be paired with the latest comparable properties because a rolling annual total can include conditions that are no longer dominant.

What these counts include

This March 2024 snapshot covers houses within the City of Greater Sudbury. New-listing events are assigned by listing-contract date and sold-closing events by valid closing date. The same-period flow ratio divides the month’s sold closings by its new listings; it is not inventory, absorption, days on market or same-listing conversion.

Source: aggregated MLS® house listing and closing records for the City of Greater Sudbury. Condominiums, vacant land and multi-residential properties may follow different patterns. These figures do not measure every property type or forecast the next month.

Place the March 2024 figures in the longer record with the Greater Sudbury market-history hub, or compare locations and daily-life priorities with the Living in Greater Sudbury guides.

Monthly scope: March 1–31, 2024. Counts cover the house segment described above.

Expect Moore for Your Real Estate.
— Chad Moore, REALTOR®
— Lake City Realty Ltd., Brokerage

March 6, 2024

Bank of Canada Holds at 5.00%: March 6, 2024

Bank of Canada Holds at 5.00%: March 6, 2024

Today, March 6, 2024, the Bank of Canada has held its target for the overnight rate at 5.00%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced March 6, 2024
Measure Setting Why it matters
Target overnight rate 5.00% Anchor for the Bank's monetary-policy stance
Change at this decision No change Most direct signal for variable-rate borrowing
Bank Rate 5.25% Rate charged on one-day advances to financial institutions
Deposit rate 5.00% Rate paid on deposits held at the Bank

Why the Bank makes this choice

Growth and jobs. Fourth-quarter GDP grows 1%, better than expected but still below potential, and final domestic demand contracts as business investment falls.

Inflation. January CPI eases to 2.9%, while core measures remain in a 3% to 3.5% range and shelter is still the largest contributor.

The policy judgment. The economy is in modest excess supply, yet underlying inflation has not eased enough for the Bank to reduce restriction.

What changes for borrowers

A hold leaves the Bank's policy setting unchanged; it does not freeze every mortgage quote. Variable products remain anchored to lender prime rates, while fixed offers can still move with bond yields, funding costs, term length and competition.

Because the policy rate does not move, there is no new Bank-driven basis-point change to apply to a balance today. Existing payment pressure remains, and individual lender offers can still change.

When comparing fixed and variable products, look beyond the starting rate. Payment structure, prepayment privileges, portability, penalties and conversion terms affect the cost of changing plans. Ask a lender or licensed mortgage professional to calculate the result for your balance and expected time in the home.

For Greater Sudbury buyers

Start with three numbers: a comfortable monthly housing cost, a purchase-price ceiling and the cash left after closing. Two homes at the same price can carry very different costs once taxes, heating, insurance, condo fees and immediate repairs are included. Use comparable sales and available alternatives to test the price of the specific property.

  • Refresh the pre-approval and confirm the rate-hold expiry.
  • Test the payment at the offered rate and a higher renewal rate.
  • Keep closing costs and a repair reserve separate from the down payment.
  • Match financing and inspection conditions to the property’s actual risks.

For owners approaching renewal

Compare equivalent offers before deciding whether to stay with the current lender. Include discharge charges, appraisal or legal requirements and the flexibility you may need during the term. Extending amortization may lower the payment while increasing total interest and slowing principal repayment. A sustainable structure matters more than correctly guessing the next announcement.

For sellers

The rate decision can influence buyer confidence and financing, but it does not automatically reset Greater Sudbury prices. Position the home against current competition and recent relevant sales. Resolve avoidable objections, make the carrying costs and condition clear, and use actual showing and offer feedback to guide adjustments.

What to watch next

Whether three-month core inflation, shelter costs and wage pressure establish a durable downward trend. Those developments will help show whether the Bank’s assessment is holding up. A household plan should still work under more than one rate or market outcome.

Read the official Bank of Canada announcement.

For a local plan, explore the Buyer Experience or Seller Experience. You can also browse the Bank of Canada Decisions & Mortgage Rate Context Archive.

Expect Moore for Your Real Estate.
— Chad Moore, REALTOR®
— Lake City Realty Ltd., Brokerage

March 6, 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: February 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: February 2024

February 2024 brings 143 new house listings and 115 sold closings across the City of Greater Sudbury. That is a 80.42% same-period flow ratio, a compact signal of activity rather than a claim about every neighbourhood or property type.

February 2024 at a glance

New house listings

143

Sold house closings

115

Same-period flow ratio

80.42%

House activity recorded during February 2024
New listings143
Sold closings115

The 80.42% same-period flow ratio shows sold closings running relatively close to new-listing activity in February 2024. It points to a tighter monthly flow, but it is not an inventory measure and does not prove how quickly any one home will sell.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
February 2024 143 115
Change from previous month +14.4% +40.2%
February 2023 114 94
Change from one year earlier +25.4% +22.3%
12 months ending February 2024 2,215 1,620

Both sides of the monthly flow expand from the previous month: new-listing activity rises 14.4% and sold-closing activity rises 40.2%. Buyers see more newly listed options, while the higher closing count shows that earlier agreements are also completing at a faster pace.

Compared with February 2023, this month records 25.4% more new listings and 22.3% more sold closings. That year-over-year view helps separate the current month from ordinary calendar swings, while still leaving room for differences in price range, location and property condition.

What buyers can take from February 2024

The 143 new-listing events show the number of fresh house opportunities entering the Greater Sudbury house segment during the month. They do not reveal how those homes are distributed by neighbourhood, price or condition. A buyer should compare the specific homes available now, then use recent comparable sales to decide where competition is real and where a condition or price adjustment may be reasonable.

The 115 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before February 2024. They show completed demand, but they are not a count of offers being written today. Buyers can protect themselves by keeping financing current, reviewing disclosures and inspection options, and setting a maximum price from the payment and property—not from the monthly ratio alone.

What sellers can take from February 2024

For a seller, 143 new listings define the month’s incoming competition. The most useful comparison set is narrower: similar homes in the same part of Greater Sudbury, near the same price and in comparable condition. A launch price should reflect that live competition as well as completed sales.

The 80.42% flow ratio helps describe the overall pace, but it does not guarantee a sale. Presentation, access, photography, disclosure, offer terms and adjustment timing remain property-level decisions. If early showing and inquiry patterns are weaker than comparable listings, respond to that evidence rather than waiting for a citywide headline to solve the mismatch.

How to use the 12-month view

The 12 months ending February 2024 contain 2,215 new-listing events and 1,620 sold-closing events. That longer window softens some monthly seasonality and gives a more stable sense of market scale. It should still be paired with the latest comparable properties because a rolling annual total can include conditions that are no longer dominant.

What these counts include

This February 2024 snapshot covers houses within the City of Greater Sudbury. New-listing events are assigned by listing-contract date and sold-closing events by valid closing date. The same-period flow ratio divides the month’s sold closings by its new listings; it is not inventory, absorption, days on market or same-listing conversion.

Source: aggregated MLS® house listing and closing records for the City of Greater Sudbury. Condominiums, vacant land and multi-residential properties may follow different patterns. These figures do not measure every property type or forecast the next month.

Place the February 2024 figures in the longer record with the Greater Sudbury market-history hub, or compare locations and daily-life priorities with the Living in Greater Sudbury guides.

Monthly scope: February 1–29, 2024. Counts cover the house segment described above.

Expect Moore for Your Real Estate.
— Chad Moore, REALTOR®
— Lake City Realty Ltd., Brokerage

Feb. 7, 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: January 2024

Greater Sudbury House Market: January 2024

Greater Sudbury records 125 new house-listing events and 82 sold-closing events in January 2024. The same-period flow ratio is 65.60%, giving buyers and sellers a clear view of how much activity is moving through the local house segment this month.

January 2024 at a glance

New house listings

125

Sold house closings

82

Same-period flow ratio

65.60%

House activity recorded during January 2024
New listings125
Sold closings82

At 65.60%, sold closings represent a substantial share of the month’s new-listing count. The two event groups are not matched property by property, so the ratio is best used as a broad activity signal for January 2024.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
January 2024 125 82
Change from previous month +123.2% +13.9%
January 2023 147 62
Change from one year earlier -15.0% +32.3%
12 months ending January 2024 2,186 1,599

Both sides of the monthly flow expand from the previous month: new-listing activity rises 123.2% and sold-closing activity rises 13.9%. Buyers see more newly listed options, while the higher closing count shows that earlier agreements are also completing at a faster pace.

Compared with January 2023, this month records 15.0% fewer new listings and 32.3% more sold closings. That year-over-year view helps separate the current month from ordinary calendar swings, while still leaving room for differences in price range, location and property condition.

What buyers can take from January 2024

The 125 new-listing events show the number of fresh house opportunities entering the Greater Sudbury house segment during the month. They do not reveal how those homes are distributed by neighbourhood, price or condition. A buyer should compare the specific homes available now, then use recent comparable sales to decide where competition is real and where a condition or price adjustment may be reasonable.

The 82 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before January 2024. They show completed demand, but they are not a count of offers being written today. Buyers can protect themselves by keeping financing current, reviewing disclosures and inspection options, and setting a maximum price from the payment and property—not from the monthly ratio alone.

What sellers can take from January 2024

For a seller, 125 new listings define the month’s incoming competition. The most useful comparison set is narrower: similar homes in the same part of Greater Sudbury, near the same price and in comparable condition. A launch price should reflect that live competition as well as completed sales.

The 65.60% flow ratio helps describe the overall pace, but it does not guarantee a sale. Presentation, access, photography, disclosure, offer terms and adjustment timing remain property-level decisions. If early showing and inquiry patterns are weaker than comparable listings, respond to that evidence rather than waiting for a citywide headline to solve the mismatch.

How to use the 12-month view

The 12 months ending January 2024 contain 2,186 new-listing events and 1,599 sold-closing events. That longer window softens some monthly seasonality and gives a more stable sense of market scale. It should still be paired with the latest comparable properties because a rolling annual total can include conditions that are no longer dominant.

What these counts include

This January 2024 snapshot covers houses within the City of Greater Sudbury. New-listing events are assigned by listing-contract date and sold-closing events by valid closing date. The same-period flow ratio divides the month’s sold closings by its new listings; it is not inventory, absorption, days on market or same-listing conversion.

Source: aggregated MLS® house listing and closing records for the City of Greater Sudbury. Condominiums, vacant land and multi-residential properties may follow different patterns. These figures do not measure every property type or forecast the next month.

Place the January 2024 figures in the longer record with the Greater Sudbury market-history hub, or compare locations and daily-life priorities with the Living in Greater Sudbury guides.

Monthly scope: January 1–31, 2024. Counts cover the house segment described above.

Expect Moore for Your Real Estate.
— Chad Moore, REALTOR®
— Lake City Realty Ltd., Brokerage