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What Failed Home Sales in Halifax Reveal About the 2025 June Market 

As your go-to real estate agent here in Halifax, I believe clients deserve the full picture—not just the sunny-side stats. So let’s talk about something that doesn’t get as much attention but reveals a lot about what’s really going on: properties that came back on the market after an accepted offer fell through.

We pulled data from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) for June 2025, and what we found gives us a whole new level of insight into buyer behavior, financing issues, and how to better position your listing—or your offer—depending on which side of the deal you’re on.

What’s This All About?

This report looks at 118 Halifax-area properties that were under contract but ended up back on the market. Whether it was due to financing falling apart, failed inspections, or good old-fashioned buyer cold feet, these "back-on-market" properties are a peek behind the curtain of what's really going on in HRM's real estate market.


Quick Glance at the Numbers

  • Total Properties: 118

  • Timeframe: June 2025

  • Areas Covered: Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville, rural fringe zones

  • Property Types: Mostly residential – single family, mobile/manufactured, and some condos

  • Average Price: ~$630,000

  • Median Price: ~$550,000

  • Price Range: $105,000 to over $4 million


Where Things Are Falling Apart

Some communities are showing higher rates of deals gone sideways:

Top 8 Hotspots for Deal Failures:

  • Dartmouth

  • Lower Sackville

  • Halifax (urban core)

  • Mount Uniacke

  • Enfield

  • Beaver Bank

  • Cole Harbour

  • Eastern Passage

These aren’t all rural or urban. It’s a mixed bag, which tells us this isn’t isolated to just one segment of the market.


What Kind of Properties Are We Talking About?

 Single Family Homes

  • By far the most common category for failed deals.

  • Ranges from entry-level homes to multi-million dollar listings.

  • Inspection issues and buyer financing are usually the culprits.


Mobile/Manufactured Homes

  • High failure rate here.

  • Most deals in the $100K–$250K range.

  • Financing is a major challenge—many lenders are strict with these.


Condos

  • Fewer in number, but still affected.

  • Mostly urban (Halifax/Dartmouth).

  • Some concern over condition and condo fees/board reviews.


Market Timing Red Flags

A lot of these homes were originally listed in 2024 and are still bouncing around in 2025. That suggests:

  • Longer days on market

  • Multiple re-listings

  • More cautious buyers

  • Price fatigue, perhaps? (You know the ones: “It’s been on forever, so what’s wrong with it?”)


What This Tells Us (and What I Do With That Info)

For Sellers: Here's How I Help You Avoid This Trap

  1. Pricing That Makes Sense From Day One
    If the market’s slowing, pricing too high can backfire and land you in the relist loop. I’ll show you how your property stacks up—against what’s selling, not just what’s sitting.

  2. Property Prep Like a Pro
    I do pre-listing walkthroughs and help identify red flags buyers (and inspectors) will latch onto. Whether it’s a roof nearing the end or a weird electrical panel—let’s fix it before the offer fails.

  3. Solid Buyer Vetting
    Especially with mobile homes and entry-level homes, financing isn’t always a done deal. I dig into the details and verify buyer strength before we waste time.

  4. Targeted Marketing Based on Area-Specific Trends
    I don’t just post and pray. I market with strategy, factoring in where deals are failing and tailoring the pitch accordingly.

For Buyers: Here's How I Help You Land the Right Property

  1. Honest Intel About Communities and Property Types
    If you're looking in an area where deals are falling apart left and right, you’ll know about it before you write that offer.

  2. Next-Level Financing Support
    Especially for mobile homes or unique properties, I’ll connect you with lenders who know the ropes.

  3. Smarter Conditions and Better Timelines
    We don’t write flimsy offers. I help you structure one that protects your interests and looks solid to the seller.

  4. Inspection Guidance
    We’ll bring in the right pros and I’ll help you interpret what the report really means, so you don’t overreact—or underreact.

So, What’s the Big Picture?

The Halifax market in mid-2025 is more cautious, more scrutinized, and showing some early signs of cooling in certain segments. But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad time to buy or sell—it just means you need to be strategic and well-prepared.

That’s where I come in.

Let's Work Smarter, Not Harder

Whether you're listing your home or hunting for one, I bring this kind of market intelligence to the table. No guesswork. No fluff. Just real data, real experience, and a plan that works.

Thinking about making a move in 2025?
Let’s chat. I’ll give you a customized game plan based on your goals, your property, and the reality of today’s Halifax market.

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