Winter-Ready Warmth: Why Servicing Your Furnace Pays You Back

As winter temperatures set in across Northern Ontario and heating systems kick into high gear, utility bills are usually the first thing to jump. While major home upgrades require heavy capital, a professional seasonal furnace tune-up is the simplest, most cost-effective way to lock in immediate month-to-month savings. This season, we’ve partnered with the local experts at Campeau Heating (www.campeauheating.com) to help you ensure your heating system runs at peak efficiency, keeping your energy costs down while preventing unexpected mid-winter breakdowns before they turn into costly emergencies.

Beyond lowering your monthly overhead and keeping your family comfortable, a freshly serviced furnace is a major asset when it comes time to sell. When prospective buyers tour homes in freezing weather, they immediately notice a warm, consistent environment—and a documented furnace maintenance record signals that your property’s core mechanical systems have been meticulously cared for. To get your heating system winter-ready, visit www.campeauheating.com to book your seasonal tune-up, and if you are planning a move or curious about your home's current value in our local market, reach out today for a complimentary, AI-powered market evaluation and custom equity breakdown.

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Sudbury Market Check-In

Sales Activity Moderation: Home sales totaled 222 units in September 2026, marking a 22.4% decline compared to September 2025. Sales ran 8.6% below the five-year average and 13.8% below the 10-year average for the month. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled 1,869 units over the first nine months of the year, down 9.4% from the same period in 2025.

Dollar Volume: Total home sales value reached $105.5 million in September 2026, down sharply by 28.1% compared to the same month last year.

Price Trends:

MLS® HPI Benchmark Price: Reached $498,000, a minor decrease of 1.2% year-over-year.

Average Sale Price: Recorded at $475,260 in September 2026, decreasing by 7.4% year-over-year (with the year-to-date average standing at a much steadier $502,369, down just 0.6%).

Supply & Inventory:

New Listings: Fell 8.0% year-over-year to 401 units, though they remained 7.6% above the five-year average and 11.5% above the 10-year average for the month of September.

Active Listings: Rose to 826 active units (+10.1% year-over-year), reaching their highest level for September in more than five years (16.9% above the five-year average).

Months of Inventory: Climbed to 3.7 months (up from 2.6 months in September 2025), moving above the long-run historical average of 3.4 months for this time of year.

Selling your Home or Business?

Keep an eye on your front door and mailbox this week—our team is out in the neighborhood handing out our brand-new community postcards! If you receive one and are curious about where your property value stands in today's shifting market, simply call or reach out to us directly. We’ll personally hand-deliver a detailed, customized home valuation report right to your doorstep with zero hassle or obligation.

Thinking about your next chapter as an entrepreneur? If you are a local business owner considering selling your business, we would be glad to sit down with you for a confidential, one-on-one conversation to explore your options, assess market timing, and map out a strategic plan.

Thank you again for your continued trust.

With gratitude,

Reggie, Holly, Skyler

Northern Experience Realty Group

705-222-6374. www.nerg.ca

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