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April 5, 2023

Greater Sudbury Real Estate Market Update: Q1 2023 Results

Greater Sudbury Real Estate Market Update: Q1 2023 Results

The first-quarter 2023 record closes with 467 new-listing events, 312 sold-close events and a $400,000 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 listings467
Sold closes312
Median close price$400,000
Median paired ratio100.00%

The numbers and the questions they answer

Greater Sudbury market measures for Q1 2023
Measure Q1 2023 Change from No directly comparable prior period in this series
New-listing events 467 —
Sold-close events 312 —
Median close price $400,000 —
Median close-price-to-export-list relationship 100.00% —

Within the first-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.

The reading from the first-quarter 2023 record stands on its own in this series. Its value comes from comparing listing flow, closing flow, the median price and the paired price relationship—not from forcing a comparison to a period built differently.

What the activity flow suggests

Within the first-quarter 2023 record, there is more listing flow than closing flow: the difference between 467 new-listing events and 312 sold-close events is 155. Another way to show the relationship is about 66.8 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 2023 record is the combination of a 155-event gap and a 66.8-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 $400,000 median

In the first-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 first-quarter 2023 record is why the $400,000 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 100.00% paired relationship does—and does not—show

Across the first-quarter 2023 record, the median close-price-to-export-list relationship is 100.00%, which places the midpoint very close to the export list field. Here, the midpoint sits close to that field, even though individual results vary. 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 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 Q1 2023's signal

Start with a monthly carrying-cost ceiling and work backward to price. In the first-quarter 2023 record, the $400,000 market median is not the buyer's budget, and the 100.00% 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 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 Q1 2023's signal

Price against the homes a qualified buyer can choose today. The gap inside the first-quarter 2023 record—467 listing events against 312 sold closes—creates 155 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 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 first-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 first-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 first-quarter 2023 record with another public view of the region, see the Sudbury Real Estate Board statistics page from CREA.

The Q1 2023 bottom line

The first-quarter 2023 record provides a clear four-part snapshot: 467 listing events, 312 sold-close events, a $400,000 median close price and a 100.00% 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 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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April 5, 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: March 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: March 2023

March 2023 brings 164 new house listings and 134 sold closings across the City of Greater Sudbury. That is a 81.71% same-period flow ratio, a compact signal of activity rather than a claim about every neighbourhood or property type.

March 2023 at a glance

New house listings

164

Sold house closings

134

Same-period flow ratio

81.71%

House activity recorded during March 2023
New listings164
Sold closings134

The 81.71% same-period flow ratio shows sold closings running relatively close to new-listing activity in March 2023. 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 2023 164 134
Change from previous month +43.9% +42.6%
March 2022 246 198
Change from one year earlier -33.3% -32.3%
12 months ending March 2023 2,339 1,775

Both sides of the monthly flow expand from the previous month: new-listing activity rises 43.9% and sold-closing activity rises 42.6%. 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 2022, this month records 33.3% fewer new listings and 32.3% 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 2023

The 164 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 134 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before March 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 March 2023

For a seller, 164 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 81.71% 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 2023 contain 2,339 new-listing events and 1,775 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 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 March 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: March 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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March 8, 2023

Bank of Canada Holds at 4.50%: March 8, 2023

Bank of Canada Holds at 4.50%: March 8, 2023

Today, March 8, 2023, the Bank of Canada has held its target for the overnight rate at 4.50%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced March 8, 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. Fourth-quarter output is flat and business investment is weakening, although employment remains unusually strong and wages are rising in the 4% to 5% range.

Inflation. January CPI is 5.9%; shorter-run core measures are closer to 3.5%, but both core inflation and near-term expectations still need to ease.

The policy judgment. The incoming figures fit the conditional pause announced in January, so the Bank leaves the policy setting unchanged while earlier increases work through the economy.

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

Labour-market strength, household demand and whether core inflation continues to lose momentum toward the Bank's mid-year projection. 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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March 1, 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: February 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: February 2023

February 2023 brings 114 new house listings and 94 sold closings across the City of Greater Sudbury. That is a 82.46% same-period flow ratio, a compact signal of activity rather than a claim about every neighbourhood or property type.

February 2023 at a glance

New house listings

114

Sold house closings

94

Same-period flow ratio

82.46%

House activity recorded during February 2023
New listings114
Sold closings94

The 82.46% same-period flow ratio shows sold closings running relatively close to new-listing activity in February 2023. 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 2023 114 94
Change from previous month -22.4% +51.6%
February 2022 174 138
Change from one year earlier -34.5% -31.9%
12 months ending February 2023 2,421 1,839

The two activity streams move in different directions from the previous month. New listings are down 22.4%, while sold closings are up 51.6%. This split can change the negotiating experience even when one headline count looks stable.

Compared with February 2022, this month records 34.5% fewer new listings and 31.9% 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 February 2023

The 114 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 94 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before February 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 February 2023

For a seller, 114 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 82.46% 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 2023 contain 2,421 new-listing events and 1,839 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 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 February 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: February 1–28, 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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Feb. 1, 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: January 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: January 2023

Greater Sudbury records 147 new house-listing events and 62 sold-closing events in January 2023. The same-period flow ratio is 42.18%, giving buyers and sellers a clear view of how much activity is moving through the local house segment this month.

January 2023 at a glance

New house listings

147

Sold house closings

62

Same-period flow ratio

42.18%

House activity recorded during January 2023
New listings147
Sold closings62

The 42.18% same-period flow ratio leaves a wider gap between new listings and sold closings in January 2023. The gap does not establish how many homes remain available: this measure does not track active inventory, expired listings or property condition.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
January 2023 147 62
Change from previous month +194.0% -16.2%
January 2022 137 104
Change from one year earlier +7.3% -40.4%
12 months ending January 2023 2,481 1,883

The two activity streams move in different directions from the previous month. New listings are up 194.0%, while sold closings are down 16.2%. This split can change the negotiating experience even when one headline count looks stable.

Compared with January 2022, this month records 7.3% more new listings and 40.4% 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 January 2023

The 147 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 62 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before January 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 January 2023

For a seller, 147 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 42.18% 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 2023 contain 2,481 new-listing events and 1,883 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 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 January 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: January 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
no comments yet
Jan. 25, 2023

Bank of Canada Raises to 4.50%: January 25, 2023

Bank of Canada Raises to 4.50%: January 25, 2023

Today, January 25, 2023, the Bank of Canada has raised its target for the overnight rate to 4.50%.

The policy settings

Policy settings announced January 25, 2023
Measure Setting Why it matters
Target overnight rate 4.50% 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 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. Canada is still operating with excess demand and a very tight labour market, even as household spending and housing activity respond to higher borrowing costs.

Inflation. December CPI is 6.3%, down from the 8.1% peak, while core inflation is still close to 5%; the Bank projects CPI near 3% by mid-year and back to 2% in 2024.

The policy judgment. Persistent demand pressure leads to another increase, but the Bank now says a pause is possible if the economy develops broadly in line with its forecast.

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 weaker spending, easing supply constraints and the cumulative rate increases bring inflation down without another hike. 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
Jan. 4, 2023

Greater Sudbury Real Estate Market in 2022: Higher Median Price, Fewer Close Events

Greater Sudbury Real Estate Market in 2022: Higher Median Price, Fewer Close Events

The second annual record in this series from 2022 contains 2,686 listing events and 2,053 sold-close events in Greater Sudbury, with a $426,000 median close price. Those measures show how the year moved, while property type and sale mix explain why the headline median needs context.

New listings2,686
Sold closes2,053
Median close price$426,000
Median paired ratio105.09%

The numbers and the questions they answer

Greater Sudbury annual market measures for 2022
Measure 2022 Change from 2021
New-listing events 2,686 -3.76%
Sold-close events 2,053 -17.42%
Median close price $426,000 +18.32%
Median close-price-to-export-list relationship 105.09% 105.16% in 2021

Within the second annual record in this series from 2022, 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 annual record in this series from 2022, compared with 2021, new-listing events change -3.76%, sold-close events change -17.42%, and the median close price changes +18.32%. 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 annual record in this series from 2022, there is more listing flow than closing flow: the difference between 2,686 new-listing events and 2,053 sold-close events is 633. Another way to show the relationship is about 76.4 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 annual record in this series from 2022 is the combination of a 633-event gap and a 76.4-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 $426,000 median

In the second annual record in this series from 2022, 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 annual record in this series from 2022 is why the $426,000 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 105.09% paired relationship does—and does not—show

Across the second annual record in this series from 2022, the median close-price-to-export-list relationship is 105.09%, 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 annual record in this series from 2022, 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 2022's signal

Test the payment at renewal as well as at the opening contract rate. In the second annual record in this series from 2022, the $426,000 market median is not the buyer's budget, and the 105.09% 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 annual record in this series from 2022 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 2022's signal

Use showing quality and objections to test the opening position. The gap inside the second annual record in this series from 2022—2,686 listing events against 2,053 sold closes—creates 633 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 annual record in this series from 2022 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 annual record in this series from 2022, 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 annual record in this series from 2022 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 annual record in this series from 2022 with another public view of the region, see the Sudbury Real Estate Board statistics page from CREA.

The 2022 bottom line

The second annual record in this series from 2022 provides a clear four-part snapshot: 2,686 listing events, 2,053 sold-close events, a $426,000 median close price and a 105.09% 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 annual record in this series from 2022 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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Jan. 4, 2023

Greater Sudbury House Market: December 2022

Greater Sudbury House Market: December 2022

The house segment in Greater Sudbury produces 50 new-listing events and 74 sold closings during December 2022. Read together, those counts create a 148.00% same-period flow ratio and show the pace of this year-end market.

December 2022 at a glance

New house listings

50

Sold house closings

74

Same-period flow ratio

148.00%

House activity recorded during December 2022
New listings50
Sold closings74

The 148.00% same-period flow ratio means the month records more sold closings than new listings. That can happen because a closing in December 2022 may come from a listing accepted in an earlier month; it is not a same-home conversion rate.

How the month compares

Comparison New listings Sold closings
December 2022 50 74
Change from previous month -66.0% -39.8%
December 2021 99 115
Change from one year earlier -49.5% -35.7%
12 months ending December 2022 2,471 1,925

Activity contracts from the previous month, with new listings down 66.0% and sold closings down 39.8%. That shared slowdown is important in a year-end period: it describes fewer events, not automatically weaker value for every home.

Compared with December 2021, this month records 49.5% fewer new listings and 35.7% 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 December 2022

The 50 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 74 closings belong to agreements often negotiated before December 2022. 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 December 2022

For a seller, 50 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 148.00% 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 December 2022 contain 2,471 new-listing events and 1,925 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 December 2022 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 December 2022 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: December 1–31, 2022. 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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Dec. 7, 2022

Bank of Canada Raises to 4.25%: December 7, 2022

Bank of Canada Raises to 4.25%: December 7, 2022

The Bank of Canada raises to 4.25% on December 7, 2022. The 50-basis-point increase moves the announced target from 3.75%. Another increase, with a more conditional message about what follows. The new target takes effect on December 8, 2022.

The decision at a glance

Policy measure Announcement
Overnight target 4.25%
Change +50 basis points
Bank Rate 4.50%
Deposit rate 4.25%

Another increase, with a more conditional message about what follows

The Bank raises the target by another half point, but changes its guidance. Rather than saying rates will need to rise further, it says it will assess whether additional increases are necessary. That is a shift toward evaluating the effects of the tightening already delivered, not an announcement that increases are finished or cuts are imminent.

Third-quarter GDP is stronger than expected and unemployment remains near historic lows. At the same time, household consumption moderates and housing activity continues to decline. Commodity exports support growth, while domestic spending shows clearer signs of restraint. The Bank still expects growth to be essentially flat through the end of this year and the first half of 2023.

October inflation remains 6.9%, with core measures around 5%. Shorter-term changes in core inflation show some early slowing, but the overall level is still too high and near-term expectations remain elevated. Quantitative tightening continues. For a buyer, owner or seller, the useful takeaway is a less predetermined policy path—one that calls for comparing actual financing options rather than making a plan depend on a particular next decision.

What this means for a mortgage

The overnight target influences short-term borrowing costs, including lender prime rates. Variable mortgages and home-equity lines of credit are more directly exposed to prime-rate changes. Fixed mortgage offers also depend on bond yields, funding costs, the term and lender competition; they can move even when the Bank holds.

The Bank’s weekly lender series around this announcement provides the following posted reference rates. These are typical posted rates at six major chartered banks, not discounted offers or an assurance of the rate a borrower can obtain. They should not be read as proof that a lender has already passed through today’s decision.

Posted reference Rate
Prime 5.95%
One-year conventional mortgage 6.09%
Three-year conventional mortgage 6.05%
Five-year conventional mortgage 6.49%

Payment illustration: a $300,000 mortgage amortized over 25 years at the 6.49% posted five-year rate is approximately $2,008 per month for principal and interest, using Canadian semi-annual compounding. This is an illustration, not a lender quote. Taxes, insurance, utilities, closing costs and qualification requirements are separate.

Put the announcement into a Greater Sudbury plan

Buying or renewing

Ask for written figures using your balance, down payment and amortization. Compare payment mechanics, prepayment options, penalties and the cash left after closing. A variable mortgage with fixed payments may change how much principal you repay instead of changing the payment immediately; the contract determines the result.

Preparing to sell

Financing affects what buyers can carry, but it does not set one price for every home. Compare recent sales and active alternatives in the same neighbourhood and price range. Condition, carrying costs, presentation and offer terms remain central to the decision.

Official announcement: Bank of Canada, December 7, 2022. The national policy decision does not, by itself, establish a change in Greater Sudbury property values.

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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Dec. 7, 2022

Greater Sudbury House Market: November 2022

Greater Sudbury House Market: November 2022

The house segment in Greater Sudbury produces 147 new-listing events and 123 sold closings during November 2022. Read together, those counts create a 83.67% same-period flow ratio and show the pace of this late-fall market.

November 2022 at a glance

New house listings

147

Sold house closings

123

Same-period flow ratio

83.67%

House activity recorded during November 2022
New listings147
Sold closings123

The 83.67% same-period flow ratio shows sold closings running relatively close to new-listing activity in November 2022. 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
November 2022 147 123
Change from previous month -7.5% +10.8%
November 2021 153 158
Change from one year earlier -3.9% -22.2%
12 months ending November 2022 2,520 1,966

The two activity streams move in different directions from the previous month. New listings are down 7.5%, while sold closings are up 10.8%. This split can change the negotiating experience even when one headline count looks stable.

Compared with November 2021, this month records 3.9% fewer new listings and 22.2% 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 November 2022

The 147 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 November 2022. 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 November 2022

For a seller, 147 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 83.67% 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 November 2022 contain 2,520 new-listing events and 1,966 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 November 2022 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 November 2022 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: November 1–30, 2022. 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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