Premier Tim Houston says New Brunswick’s proposed toll near Aulac is a barrier to movement and trade. But Nova Scotia already charges some non-resident homebuyers a combined 11.5% in deed transfer taxes in Halifax.
Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Halifax Real Estate: January to March 2026 A Steady Market, Not a Frenzy Published March 30, 2026 | Sandra Pike, REALTOR® | Royal LePage Atlantic If you’re a seller watching the spring headlines and wondering whether this is the moment to list ...
Halifax Real Estate: March 2026 Market Report | Sandra Pike, REALTOR® Sandra Pike | Royal LePage Atlantic Halifax Real Estate · The Pike Group Stats: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Market Report · March 2026 968 Listings. 156 Sales. The Inventory Story Sellers Need to Hear. Buyers are active ...
Thinking of selling your home in Halifax? Here’s what 968 active listings, 156 sales, and rising spring inventory mean for pricing, timing, and seller strategy in March 2026.
Halifax Real Estate Market Update — March 2026 | Sandra Pike, Royal LePage Atlantic Sandra Pike Royal LePage Atlantic · Halifax, NS Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Market Intelligence · Halifax Regional Municipality Halifax Real Estate Market Update: March 2026 Published March ...
Nova Scotia Budget 2026-27: What the Housing Investments Mean for Halifax | Sandra Pike Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Sandra Pike Royal LePage Atlantic | Halifax Real Estate Policy Analysis / Nova Scotia Budget 2026–27 Nova Scotia's Housing Budget: Here's What $430 Million ...
The Pricing Reality Check — Sandra Pike | The Pike Group The Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic Stats: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Halifax Market Insight · 2026 The Pricing Reality Check: What the Halifax Market Is Telling You Right Now Sandra Pike, REALTOR® | The Pike Group | Halifax ...
Halifax real estate prices are stabilizing after several years of rapid growth. Based on verified MLS® and market activity data from January 2023 through February 2026, the Halifax housing market has shifted from an urgency-driven environment to a strategy-driven market. If you’re searching for Halifax ...
Halifax real estate enters 2026 with 978 listings, heavy price reductions, and strong buyer leverage. What sellers and buyers need to know now
Nova Scotia's New First-Time Homebuyer Program: What It Actually Means for Halifax Buyers News & Policy · February 3, 2026 Nova Scotia's New First-Time Homebuyer Program: What It Actually Means for Halifax Buyers Sandra Pike, REALTOR® 5 min read Halifax Regional Municipality META Nova Scotia's new first-time ...
HRM's New Suburban Plan: What It Means for Halifax Property Owners & Investors News & Policy Analysis HRM's New Suburban Plan: What It Really Means for Halifax Property Owners & Investors Sandra Pike, REALTOR® February 3, 2026 8 min read Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTOR®s (NSAR) Meta ...
Mortgage Rates & the 2026 Renewal Wave: What Halifax Homeowners Need to Know Now Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Market Intelligence February 3, 2026 Mortgage Rates & the 2026 Renewal Wave: What Halifax Homeowners Need to Know Now The Bank of Canada has held steady. Rates have ...
What “Affordable Housing” Really Means in Halifax (And Why the Definition Matters More Than Ever) If you follow Halifax real estate headlines for more than five minutes, you’ll notice one phrase doing a lot of heavy lifting: “Affordable housing.” It gets used in policy announcements, campaign speeches, ...
If you’re wondering whether Halifax’s condominium market has shifted, January 2026 gives a very clear answer: buyers are in control. According to statistics from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®, 32 condominiums sold across nine Halifax districts in January. On the surface, that may sound steady—but ...
The Bank of Canada held rates at 2.25%. Here’s how inflation, jobs, and trade uncertainty affect Halifax real estate in 2026.
January 2026 Halifax real estate stats reveal strong buyer activity, rising showings, and selective pricing. What this means for sellers and buyers right now.
Halifax traffic ranks 3rd worst in Canada — but housing demand remains strong. Discover what congestion means for buyers, sellers, and neighbourhood choices.
The Halifax real estate market has started 2026 slowly — and that’s not a bad thing. Here’s what the first 11 days of January actually tell us about inventory, pricing, and seller expectations across HRM.
December 2025 confirmed that Halifax’s single-family resale market remains buyer-driven, with 75% of homes selling below asking and inventory up 21%. Pricing strategy and positioning are now decisive.
December 2025 Halifax new construction data shows pricing pressure, slower absorption, and buyer leverage. Full analysis of builders, pricing, and communities.
December Halifax real estate stats show fewer listings, longer days on market, and stronger pricing. What this means for sellers in 2026.
Halifax real estate slowed in December 2025 as expected. Fewer listings, reduced showings, and steady pricing point to a seasonal pause—not a downturn.
Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Halifax Real Estate Market Update December didn't tiptoe in this year — it marched in carrying a stack of mixed signals that only the Halifax real estate market could decode. The first seven days of the month tell a story of an active yet strangely ...
The latest analysis of 39 new-construction sales across Halifax Regional Municipality shows a market defined by pricing precision, geographic variability, and clear differences in builder strategy. While overall activity remains steady, performance is not uniform; certain communities are commanding premium ...
Halifax faces a critical housing supply deficit with only 190 homes per 1,000 population versus the required 430. Expert analysis of market dynamics, construction costs, and investment implications for executives and high net worth clients.
This YTD analysis summarizes the performance of waterfront properties priced over $1 million within the 2025 Nova Scotia dataset. The findings highlight extended days on market, elevated non-selling outcomes.
Halifax is proposing a 10.5% property tax increase. Here’s how it could impact homeowners, buyers, and the real estate market—and what you can do to prepare.
The $400K-$600K corridor emerges as the epicenter of transaction friction as buyers across all segments exercise unprecedented selectivity By Sandra Pike, REALTOR® | November 2025 In a revealing snapshot of Halifax's current real estate dynamics, analysis of 77 terminated transactions between October ...
Halifax condo sales in September 2025 show shifting buyer behavior, stable pricing, and longer days on market. Explore key stats, trends, and what they mean if you’re buying or selling in Halifax.
Explore Halifax real estate trends for September 2025. Learn why 93 terminated listings matter, what buyers and sellers can expect, and how pricing and preparation shape success in today’s market.
The Halifax real estate market in 2025 has shifted from a seller’s frenzy to a more balanced, “Cinderella-style” market—where only the right fit sells. Learn how to price, prepare, and market your home effectively when only 26% of listings are selling.
Halifax’s proposed tiered deed transfer tax aims for fairness but could hurt housing affordability, slow sales, and discourage investment in an already cooling market.
The Build Canada Homes initiative will add 300 factory-built affordable homes in Dartmouth, NS, helping tackle Nova Scotia’s housing crisis.
Halifax real estate isn’t as strong as it looks. Only 26% of homes actually sold in August 2025, despite headline numbers showing 78%+. Here’s what’s really happening and why pricing matters.
Halifax condo sales slowed in August 2025 with high inventory, longer DOM, and rising price drops. See average prices, sales, and trends in this monthly update.
Halifax real estate showings peaked early August with 453 showings, then cooled by month-end. See the trends and what they mean for sellers.
Should Halifax’s 10% Deed Transfer Tax Apply to Homes Over $600,000? The Halifax real estate market has been through the wringer lately, and buyers are already facing a wall of affordability issues. Now add in the new 10% deed transfer tax on non-resident buyers that kicked in on January 1, 2025—and ...
Nearly 1 in 4 Halifax real estate deals are falling through. Learn why deals collapse—buyer remorse, financing issues, home inspections—and how smart agents can keep sales together.
The Province of Nova Scotia has rejected Halifax’s updated 2025 Regional Plan. Learn what this means for housing approvals, real estate development, and the future of growth in HRM.
Is your Halifax home priced to sell? Discover expert tips from Sandra Pike and The Pike Group to attract buyers and maximize value!
Claudia Chender claims developers are pushing ‘expensive condos,’ but does she really understand Halifax’s housing needs? Discover why $499K condos are actually keeping Nova Scotia affordable for families, not just ‘wealthy investors.’
Discover how a potential 10% U.S. tariff on Canadian goods could impact the Canadian real estate market. From property values to construction costs and cross-border investments, we break down everything homeowners and investors need to know
Discover the latest trends in Halifax’s real estate market for October 2024. From price drops to buyer behavior and luxury sales insights, explore how the Halifax housing scene is evolving and what it means for sellers and buyers alike.
If you're exploring waterfront properties in Halifax, you've probably come across the term "pre-Confederation" waterfront lots. These unique parcels of land come with fascinating historical roots and legal distinctions that can be a game-changer for property owners along the Northwest Arm and Halifax ...
I’ve seen it happen time and time again—those flashy ads saying, “Join our seminar and learn the essential tools and resources to fast-track your real estate success.” But let's take a closer look. The hosts of these seminars often come from out of town—like Steve Hipple from Sarina and Alfonso Cuadra ...
This is the trend that most agents have on their Instagram Accounts. Call me pessimistic, but I don’t see the market changing in Halifax unless rates are below 4% and there is more inventory to choose from. We are in a “Cinderella state of mind” Buyers are looking for the perfect fit and sellers want ...
Discover why overpricing your home can cost you in the long run, especially in Halifax's real estate market
Discover the truth behind the biggest housing market myths in Halifax. From selling tips to buying strategies, we’re debunking the misconceptions and helping you navigate the local real estate scene with confidence
When you're in the market for a new home, especially in a growing city like Halifax, it’s easy to notice that prices can vary significantly from one builder to another. While all new homes may seem similar at first glance, many factors influence why one builder's home might cost more than another's. ...
Explore how weather conditions can reveal a home's true character, from possible leaks to natural light and yard conditions, ensuring you make a well-informed purchase.
In the real estate world, things are constantly changing, and as agents, it’s our job to adapt and find better ways to serve our sellers. Not a day goes by that I don’t sit and ponder how I can improve the experience for those trusting me with the sale of their homes. The journey through these past few ...
Discover why some Gen Zers in Halifax are choosing not to buy homes and explore the trends and challenges faced by this generation in their pursuit of homeownership.
Since its acquisition by Clayton Developments in 2019, Rooftight Construction has undergone significant changes, the most notable being the appointment of Chris Wride as the new manager. With a bold vision and an ambitious target, Wride and his team are set to propel Rooftight Construction. Clayton Developments, ...
Brunello Estates, the acclaimed residential community nestled in the picturesque Timberlea, has started the launch of its much-anticipated Phases 8 and 9. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the development of this premier lifestyle community, renowned for its blend of natural beauty, modern ...
Discover how the evolving US real estate market might affect you! Dive into the latest proposals on real estate commissions and learn how they could impact home buyers, sellers, and agents alike. Stay informed and ahead with our expert insights
Discover Halifax's Spring 2024 real estate update: insights on sales rates, market trends, and buyer demographics. Navigate the market confidently whether buying or selling.
Is the Real Estate Market in Halifax, NS Really Slowing Down? A Closer Look at the 2023 Stats What a whirlwind 2023 was. Much slower than we all anticipated. However not surprising. In 2023, the real estate market in Halifax, Nova Scotia, took a turn that caught many by surprise. After witnessing a booming ...
Unlock the potential of your property with up to $25,000 in forgivable loans for secondary and backyard suites in Halifax, NS. Learn the ins and outs of mortgage qualifications, tenant restrictions, and more. Make your property work for you today!
BEDFORD VILLAGE Exploring the Charming Residential Area of Bedford Village Are you looking for a serene residential area with beautiful tree-lined streets and convenient access to amenities? Look no further than Bedford Village, located off the Hammonds Plains Road next to Basinview Estates on the Halifax ...
Exploring Oakridge Subdivision: A Convenient Residential Haven in Bedford Are you looking for a tranquil and convenient place to call home in Bedford? Look no further than Oakridge Subdivision. Nestled off the Rocky Lake Road, behind Oakmount Subdivision and in close proximity to Sunnyside Mall, Oakridge ...
