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Sept. 6, 2023

Bank of Canada Holds at 5.00%: September 6, 2023

Bank of Canada Holds at 5.00%: September 6, 2023

Today, September 6, 2023, the Bank of Canada has held its target for the overnight rate at 5.00%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced September 6, 2023
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. Second-quarter growth weakens sharply, consumption slows and housing activity moderates, providing clearer signs that excess demand is easing.

Inflation. July CPI moves back up to 3.3% after 2.8% in June, and core measures near 3.5% show little recent downward momentum.

The policy judgment. The Bank balances a softer economy and the delayed impact of earlier hikes against still-broad inflation pressure, choosing to wait at 5.00%.

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

Gasoline-driven headline inflation, core measures, wage growth and whether the economic slowdown is sustained. 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

Posted in Mortgage Rates & Home Financing
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Sept. 6, 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: August 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: August 2023

The house segment in Greater Sudbury produces 214 new-listing events and 165 sold closings during August 2023. Read together, those counts create a 77.10% same-period flow ratio and show the pace of this late-summer market.

August 2023 at a glance

New house listings

214

Sold house closings

165

Same-period flow ratio

77.10%

House activity recorded during August 2023
New listings214
Sold closings165

At 77.10%, 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 August 2023.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
August 2023 214 165
Change from previous month -9.7% -8.3%
August 2022 226 172
Change from one year earlier -5.3% -4.1%
12 months ending August 2023 2,075 1,599

Activity contracts from the previous month, with new listings down 9.7% and sold closings down 8.3%. That shared slowdown is important in a late-summer period: it describes fewer events, not automatically weaker value for every home.

Compared with August 2022, this month records 5.3% fewer new listings and 4.1% 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 August 2023

The 214 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 165 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before August 2023. 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 August 2023

For a seller, 214 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 77.10% 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 August 2023 contain 2,075 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 August 2023 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 August 2023 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: August 1–31, 2023. Counts cover the house segment described above.

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

Posted in Greater Sudbury Market Updates & Analysis
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Aug. 2, 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: July 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: July 2023

The house segment in Greater Sudbury produces 237 new-listing events and 180 sold closings during July 2023. Read together, those counts create a 75.95% same-period flow ratio and show the pace of this summer market.

July 2023 at a glance

New house listings

237

Sold house closings

180

Same-period flow ratio

75.95%

House activity recorded during July 2023
New listings237
Sold closings180

At 75.95%, 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 July 2023.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
July 2023 237 180
Change from previous month -12.9% -10.0%
July 2022 250 195
Change from one year earlier -5.2% -7.7%
12 months ending July 2023 2,087 1,606

Activity contracts from the previous month, with new listings down 12.9% and sold closings down 10.0%. That shared slowdown is important in a summer period: it describes fewer events, not automatically weaker value for every home.

Compared with July 2022, this month records 5.2% fewer new listings and 7.7% 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 July 2023

The 237 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 180 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before July 2023. 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 July 2023

For a seller, 237 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 75.95% 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 July 2023 contain 2,087 new-listing events and 1,606 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 July 2023 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 July 2023 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: July 1–31, 2023. Counts cover the house segment described above.

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

Posted in Greater Sudbury Market Updates & Analysis
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July 12, 2023

Bank of Canada Raises to 5.00%: July 12, 2023

Bank of Canada Raises to 5.00%: July 12, 2023

Today, July 12, 2023, the Bank of Canada has raised its target for the overnight rate to 5.00%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced July 12, 2023
Measure Setting Why it matters
Target overnight rate 5.00% Anchor for the Bank's monetary-policy stance
Change at this decision 25-basis-point increase 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. Demand continues to run ahead of supply, consumption growth is strong and the housing market has shown fresh momentum even as the Bank expects growth to slow near 1% through the coming year.

Inflation. May CPI falls to 3.4%, but much of the improvement comes from energy; core inflation remains around 3.5% to 4% and the projected return to 2% moves to mid-2025.

The policy judgment. Persistent excess demand and sticky underlying price pressure lead the Bank to lift the rate to 5.00%.

What changes for borrowers

Variable-rate borrowers should expect lenders to translate the higher policy setting into prime-rate pricing. The immediate question is the payment rule in the mortgage contract: some payments move, while some remain fixed until a trigger threshold is reached.

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

The response of household spending and resale housing, plus evidence that core inflation is finally moving down rather than sideways. 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

Posted in Mortgage Rates & Home Financing
no comments yet
July 5, 2023

Greater Sudbury Real Estate Market Update: Q2 2023 Results

Greater Sudbury Real Estate Market Update: Q2 2023 Results

The second-quarter 2023 record closes with 729 new-listing events, 519 sold-close events and a $460,000 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 listings729
Sold closes519
Median close price$460,000
Median paired ratio101.34%

The numbers and the questions they answer

Greater Sudbury market measures for Q2 2023
Measure Q2 2023 Change from Q1 2023
New-listing events 729 +56.1%
Sold-close events 519 +66.3%
Median close price $460,000 +15.0%
Median close-price-to-export-list relationship 101.34% —

Within the second-quarter 2023 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 second-quarter 2023 record, compared with Q1 2023, new-listing events change +56.1%, sold-close events change +66.3%, and the median close price changes +15.0%. 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 second-quarter 2023 record, there is more listing flow than closing flow: the difference between 729 new-listing events and 519 sold-close events is 210. Another way to show the relationship is about 71.2 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 second-quarter 2023 record is the combination of a 210-event gap and a 71.2-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 $460,000 median

In the second-quarter 2023 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 second-quarter 2023 record is why the $460,000 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 101.34% paired relationship does—and does not—show

Across the second-quarter 2023 record, the median close-price-to-export-list relationship is 101.34%, which places the midpoint above the export list field. Here, competition is visible in the midpoint of the paired records. 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 second-quarter 2023 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 Q2 2023's signal

Treat the pre-approval maximum as a boundary, not the shopping target. In the second-quarter 2023 record, the $460,000 market median is not the buyer's budget, and the 101.34% 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 second-quarter 2023 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 Q2 2023's signal

Respond to the competing set rather than waiting for the monthly median to rescue the price. The gap inside the second-quarter 2023 record—729 listing events against 519 sold closes—creates 210 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 second-quarter 2023 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 second-quarter 2023 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 second-quarter 2023 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 second-quarter 2023 record with another public view of the region, see the Sudbury Real Estate Board statistics page from CREA.

The Q2 2023 bottom line

The second-quarter 2023 record provides a clear four-part snapshot: 729 listing events, 519 sold-close events, a $460,000 median close price and a 101.34% 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 second-quarter 2023 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

Posted in Greater Sudbury Market Updates & Analysis
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July 5, 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: June 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: June 2023

In June 2023, Greater Sudbury’s house activity totals 272 new listings and 200 sold closings. The resulting 73.53% flow ratio is a useful measure of monthly market movement when it is kept separate from inventory and same-property conversion.

June 2023 at a glance

New house listings

272

Sold house closings

200

Same-period flow ratio

73.53%

House activity recorded during June 2023
New listings272
Sold closings200

At 73.53%, 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 2023.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
June 2023 272 200
Change from previous month +12.9% +23.5%
June 2022 332 216
Change from one year earlier -18.1% -7.4%
12 months ending June 2023 2,100 1,621

Both sides of the monthly flow expand from the previous month: new-listing activity rises 12.9% and sold-closing activity rises 23.5%. Buyers see more newly listed options, while the higher closing count shows that earlier agreements are also completing at a faster pace.

Compared with June 2022, this month records 18.1% fewer new listings and 7.4% 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 2023

The 272 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 200 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before June 2023. 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 2023

For a seller, 272 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 73.53% 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 2023 contain 2,100 new-listing events and 1,621 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 2023 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 2023 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, 2023. Counts cover the house segment described above.

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

Posted in Greater Sudbury Market Updates & Analysis
no comments yet
June 7, 2023

Bank of Canada Raises to 4.75%: June 7, 2023

Bank of Canada Raises to 4.75%: June 7, 2023

Today, June 7, 2023, the Bank of Canada has raised its target for the overnight rate to 4.75%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced June 7, 2023
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 increase 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 expands 3.1%, consumption is broad-based, housing activity is picking up and the labour market remains tight, making excess demand more persistent than forecast.

Inflation. April CPI rises to 4.4%, its first increase in ten months, while three-month core measures remain in a 3.5% to 4% range.

The policy judgment. The accumulation of stronger demand and firmer inflation evidence convinces the Bank that 4.50% is not restrictive enough.

What changes for borrowers

Variable-rate borrowers should expect lenders to translate the higher policy setting into prime-rate pricing. The immediate question is the payment rule in the mortgage contract: some payments move, while some remain fixed until a trigger threshold is reached.

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 the renewed tightening cools housing and consumption and prevents inflation from becoming stuck materially above 2%. 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

Posted in Mortgage Rates & Home Financing
no comments yet
June 7, 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: May 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: May 2023

Greater Sudbury records 241 new house-listing events and 162 sold-closing events in May 2023. The same-period flow ratio is 67.22%, giving buyers and sellers a clear view of how much activity is moving through the local house segment this month.

May 2023 at a glance

New house listings

241

Sold house closings

162

Same-period flow ratio

67.22%

House activity recorded during May 2023
New listings241
Sold closings162

At 67.22%, 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 2023.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
May 2023 241 162
Change from previous month +56.5% +35.0%
May 2022 318 239
Change from one year earlier -24.2% -32.2%
12 months ending May 2023 2,160 1,637

Both sides of the monthly flow expand from the previous month: new-listing activity rises 56.5% and sold-closing activity rises 35.0%. Buyers see more newly listed options, while the higher closing count shows that earlier agreements are also completing at a faster pace.

Compared with May 2022, this month records 24.2% fewer new listings and 32.2% 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 May 2023

The 241 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 162 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before May 2023. 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 2023

For a seller, 241 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 67.22% 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 2023 contain 2,160 new-listing events and 1,637 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 2023 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 2023 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, 2023. Counts cover the house segment described above.

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

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May 3, 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: April 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: April 2023

Greater Sudbury records 154 new house-listing events and 120 sold-closing events in April 2023. The same-period flow ratio is 77.92%, giving buyers and sellers a clear view of how much activity is moving through the local house segment this month.

April 2023 at a glance

New house listings

154

Sold house closings

120

Same-period flow ratio

77.92%

House activity recorded during April 2023
New listings154
Sold closings120

At 77.92%, 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 2023.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
April 2023 154 120
Change from previous month -6.1% -10.4%
April 2022 256 181
Change from one year earlier -39.8% -33.7%
12 months ending April 2023 2,237 1,714

Activity contracts from the previous month, with new listings down 6.1% and sold closings down 10.4%. That shared slowdown is important in a spring period: it describes fewer events, not automatically weaker value for every home.

Compared with April 2022, this month records 39.8% fewer new listings and 33.7% 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 April 2023

The 154 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 120 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before April 2023. 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 2023

For a seller, 154 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 77.92% 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 April 2023 contain 2,237 new-listing events and 1,714 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 2023 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 2023 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, 2023. Counts cover the house segment described above.

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

Posted in Greater Sudbury Market Updates & Analysis
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April 12, 2023

Bank of Canada Holds at 4.50%: April 12, 2023

Bank of Canada Holds at 4.50%: April 12, 2023

Today, April 12, 2023, the Bank of Canada has held its target for the overnight rate at 4.50%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced April 12, 2023
Measure Setting Why it matters
Target overnight rate 4.50% Anchor for the Bank's monetary-policy stance
Change at this decision No change Most direct signal for variable-rate borrowing
Bank Rate 4.75% Rate charged on one-day advances to financial institutions
Deposit rate 4.50% Rate paid on deposits held at the Bank

Why the Bank makes this choice

Growth and jobs. First-quarter growth looks stronger than expected, demand is still above supply and population gains are supporting both employment and consumption, while housing activity remains subdued.

Inflation. February CPI is 5.2% and preferred core measures are just under 5%; a fast move toward 3% is expected, but the last stretch back to 2% looks harder.

The policy judgment. The Bank keeps the pause in place because the broader forecast still shows weak growth and excess supply emerging later this year, while retaining the option to tighten again.

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

Services inflation, wage growth, corporate pricing and how quickly higher mortgage renewals cool consumption. 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

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