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    <title>Selling your Home in Halifax</title>
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    <copyright>Copyright (C): The Pike Group, https://thepikegroup.ca</copyright>
    <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:48:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <dc:date>2026-10-04T02:48:11Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Selling a Home in Spryfield in 2026: How to Position Against New Construction</title>
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      <description>Does staging help Halifax homes sell faster and for more? Sandra Pike separates what works from what doesn't — decluttering, depersonalizing, photography prep, and when to hire a stager.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-09-22T19:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Selling in Dartmouth During the Development Wave</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/selling-in-dartmouth-during-the-development-wave-9149731</link>
      <description>Dartmouth's development wave is drawing buyers priced out of central Halifax. Sandra Pike explains how to price, position and present a Dartmouth home in a balanced 2026 market.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/selling-in-dartmouth-during-the-development-wave-9149731</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-09-21T19:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Should You Get a Home Inspection Before Listing? A Guide for Halifax Sellers</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/should-you-get-a-home-inspection-before-listing-a-guide-for-halifax-se-9149728</link>
      <description>Pre-listing home inspections in Halifax: what they cost, when they help sellers, when they backfire, and how to use the report for pricing and disclosure in 2026's balanced market.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-09-18T19:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>How to Price Your Halifax Home to Sell Fast in 2026</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/how-to-price-your-halifax-home-to-sell-fast-in-2026-9141860</link>
      <description>A Halifax listing REALTOR® explains how to price your home to sell fast in 2026: comparable sales, the critical first-two-weeks window, what overpricing costs, and how to avoid a price reduction.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-09-18T19:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Listing Agent vs Selling Agent: What Every Halifax Home Seller Needs to Know</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/listing-agent-vs-selling-agent-what-every-halifax-home-seller-needs-to-9149726</link>
      <description>Listing agent vs selling agent explained for Halifax home sellers: who represents you, what a listing agent actually does, how Nova Scotia handles both-sides deals, and what to ask before you sign.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-09-17T19:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Halifax Real Estate Agent: What to Look for Beyond the Sign on the Lawn</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/halifax-real-estate-agent-what-to-look-for-beyond-the-sign-on-the-lawn-9149724</link>
      <description>How to choose a Halifax real estate agent to sell your home: pricing evidence, showing feedback, marketing, list-to-sale ratio, and the questions to ask before you sign a listing.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-09-16T19:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Power of Sale in Nova Scotia: How Mortgage Default and Foreclosure Sales Work in Halifax</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/power-of-sale-in-nova-scotia-how-mortgage-default-and-foreclosure-sale-9149723</link>
      <description>What power of sale means in Nova Scotia, how foreclosure sales actually work in Halifax, and what homeowners and buyers should know in 2026. By REALTOR® Sandra Pike.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-09-15T19:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Closing Costs in Nova Scotia: What Halifax Sellers and Buyers Actually Pay in 2026</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/closing-costs-in-nova-scotia-what-halifax-sellers-and-buyers-actually-9149722</link>
      <description>A plain-language breakdown of closing costs in Nova Scotia for 2026 — seller costs, buyer costs, HRM deed transfer tax, HST, legal fees, and how to estimate your net proceeds.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-09-15T19:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Conditional-on-Sale Offers in Halifax: How Sellers Should Handle "Sale of Buyer's Property" Clauses</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/conditional-on-sale-offers-in-halifax-how-sellers-should-handle-sale-o-9150931</link>
      <description>Halifax real estate September 2026: 1,600+ active listings, slower pace than 2025, cautious buyers. Sandra Pike breaks down what the data means for Halifax sellers pricing this fall.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:03:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-09-15T15:03:48Z</dc:date>
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      <title>What Halifax Sellers Should Know About the Immigration Buyer Wave</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/what-halifax-sellers-should-know-about-the-immigration-buyer-wave-9149721</link>
      <description>Immigration added 8,142 people to Halifax in 2024–2025, expanding the buyer pool. Sandra Pike explains how to price, market, and close with newcomer buyers in Halifax's balanced 2026 market.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:34:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/what-halifax-sellers-should-know-about-the-immigration-buyer-wave-9149721</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-09-14T15:34:12Z</dc:date>
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      <title>What It Really Costs to Sell a House in Halifax</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/what-it-really-costs-to-sell-a-house-in-halifax-9149720</link>
      <description>Listing fees, legal fees, mortgage discharge charges and the deed transfer tax explained by Halifax listing REALTOR® Sandra Pike, with a net proceeds worksheet and 2026 market context.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:31:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/what-it-really-costs-to-sell-a-house-in-halifax-9149720</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-09-14T15:31:33Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Selling a Halifax House With Foundation Issues: A 2026 Seller’s Guide</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/selling-a-halifax-house-with-foundation-issues-a-2026-sellers-guide-9149719</link>
      <description>Foundation problems change how a Halifax home sells. Sandra Pike explains disclosure rules, inspection risks, lender concerns, and whether to repair or price as-is in 2026's balanced market.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:27:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Multiple Offers on Your Halifax Home: How to Evaluate and Respond</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/multiple-offers-on-your-halifax-home-how-to-evaluate-and-respond-9138021</link>
      <description>Receiving multiple offers on your Halifax home? Sandra Pike explains how to evaluate competing offers, avoid costly mistakes, and respond with a strategy that protects your net proceeds.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:43:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Why Professional Marketing and Video Tours Give Halifax Sellers a Real Advantage</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/why-professional-marketing-and-video-tours-give-halifax-sellers-a-real-9135853</link>
      <description>With 9,800+ monthly showings across HRM, Halifax buyers decide online first. Sandra Pike explains why professional photography, video tours, and strong listing copy determine who books — and who scrolls.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Immigration &amp; Halifax Housing: What Sellers Need to Know</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/immigration-halifax-housing-what-sellers-need-to-know-9135852</link>
      <description>Over 8,000 newcomers settled in Halifax between 2024–2025, supporting a floor under housing demand. Sandra Pike breaks down what population growth means for sellers pricing and listing in 2026.</description>
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      <title>Expired Listings in Halifax:Why Homes Sit Unsold and How to Fix the Strategy</title>
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      <description>Halifax home didn't sell? Sandra Pike breaks down the most common reasons listings expire in HRM — overpricing, weak presentation, poor marketing — and the right strategy before you relist.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Acreage for Sale in Nova Scotia: What You Need to Know Before Buying or Selling Rural Land in 2026</title>
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      <description>Buying or selling rural land in Nova Scotia? This guide covers wells, septic, zoning, road access, surveys, and pricing for acreage properties — from the Annapolis Valley to the Eastern Shore.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New Construction in Bedford West vs. Resale: What Halifax Sellers Need to Know in 2026</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/new-construction-in-bedford-west-vs-resale-what-halifax-sellers-need-t-9127717</link>
      <description>New builds in Bedford West are resetting buyer expectations across the entire corridor. Here's how resale sellers in Bedford and Hammonds Plains can compete strategically in 2026.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:47:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nova Scotia’s Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax: What the 2026 Changes Mean for Halifax Sellers</title>
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      <description>Nova Scotia adjusted the 10% Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax on August 7, 2026. Sandra Pike explains what changed, what didn't, and what it means for Halifax sellers.</description>
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      <title>What a Slower Halifax Market Reveals About Your Real Estate Agent</title>
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      <description>In a slower Halifax market, the gap between two listing agents shows up in your list price and your final proceeds. Sandra Pike explains what to look for in 2026.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:20:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Homes for Sale in Halifax: How to Position Your Property in a Stabilizing Market</title>
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      <description>Halifax's 2026 market is stabilizing, not stalling. Learn how to price, prepare and position your home so it competes for serious buyers across HRM.</description>
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      <description>What real estate commission actually costs Halifax sellers in 2026: typical rates, how the split works, HST, discount models, and what to ask before you list.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:43:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time in Halifax: How to Manage the Timing</title>
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      <description>How Halifax homeowners can manage the timing of buying and selling at once: sell first or buy first, bridge financing, conditions of sale and closing dates.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:33:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sell My House in Halifax: What the Process Looks Like From Evaluation to Closing</title>
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      <description>A Halifax listing REALTOR®'s step-by-step guide to selling a home in HRM — from market evaluation and pricing strategy through offers, conditions and closing.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:21:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Open House in Halifax: What Sellers Should Do the Morning of a Showing</title>
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      <description>A Halifax listing agent's morning-of open house checklist: what to clean, what to skip, when to leave, and how to read buyer feedback after the showing.</description>
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      <title>Living in Halifax, Nova Scotia: An Honest Look at the City in 2026</title>
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      <description>An honest look at living in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2026: neighbourhoods, housing, commuting, and cost of living, from a Halifax listing REALTOR®.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:43:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Selling a Home in Spryfield: what Halifax Sellers Should Know Right Now</title>
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      <description>Thinking of selling in Spryfield, Halifax? A local listing specialist explains 2026 pricing, how buyers compare your home, prep that pays off, and what showing activity is really telling you. Free home evaluation.</description>
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      <title>Selling a Home with a Private Well in Nova Scotia</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/selling-a-home-with-a-private-well-in-nova-scotia-9084124</link>
      <description>Selling a home with a well in Nova Scotia? Here's what Halifax-area sellers need to know about water testing, well logs, and yield before you list.</description>
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      <title>How Should a Seller Leave Their Home on Closing Day?</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/how-should-a-seller-leave-their-home-on-closing-day-9081130</link>
      <description>How should a seller leave their home on closing day? Halifax REALTOR® Sandra Pike on cleaning, chattels, walk-throughs, and handing over the keys the right way.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in Halifax</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-a-home-in-halifax-9076609</link>
      <description>Halifax listing specialist Sandra Pike explains days on market: what it measures, how long homes take to sell, what drives the number, and how to read it.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:57:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-a-home-in-halifax-9076609</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-07-03T22:57:20Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Selling an Inherited Home in Halifax: Tax, Probate, and What to Expect</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/selling-an-inherited-home-in-halifax-tax-probate-and-what-to-expect-9070451</link>
      <description>A clear, compassionate guide to selling an inherited home in Halifax, Nova Scotia — probate, capital gains, date-of-death valuation, preparing the property, and what to expect. By Sandra Pike, REALTOR®, The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic.</description>
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      <dc:date>2026-06-26T14:16:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Selling a Waterfront Home in Halifax in 2026: What You Need to Know</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/selling-a-waterfront-home-in-halifax-in-2026-what-you-need-to-know-9067049</link>
      <description>Selling a waterfront home in Halifax in 2026? Sandra Pike, REALTOR®, on how to price, prepare &amp; market it for the best result. Free home evaluation</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:51:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-06-24T14:51:35Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Free Home Evaluation in Halifax: What is Your House Worth in 2026</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/free-home-evaluation-in-halifax-what-is-your-house-worth-in-2026-9055456</link>
      <description>Wondering what your Halifax home is worth in 2026? Sandra Pike, REALTOR® with Royal LePage Atlantic, explains how a data-backed home evaluation beats any online estimate.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:31:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-06-15T20:31:32Z</dc:date>
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      <title>How to Choose the Best Listing Agent in Halifax - and Why It Matters More Than Ever</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/how-to-choose-the-best-listing-agent-in-halifax---and-why-it-matters-m-9049199</link>
      <description>Sandra Pike, a top Halifax listing agent, explains how to choose the right REALTOR® to sell your home — pricing, marketing, negotiation, and the questions to ask.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:57:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-06-10T14:57:17Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Selling Your Halifax Home in a Shifting Market: What Every Seller Needs to Know in 2026</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/selling-your-halifax-home-in-a-shifting-market-what-every-seller-needs-9049197</link>
      <description>Thinking of selling your home in Halifax in 2026? Sandra Pike on the shifting market, pricing strategy, and how to sell for the highest price.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:51:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent in Halifax to Sell Your Home</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/how-to-choose-the-best-real-estate-agent-in-halifax-to-sell-your-home-9035577</link>
      <description>Selling a home in Halifax? Sandra Pike, a top listing REALTOR® with Royal LePage Atlantic, explains how to choose the best Halifax real estate agent.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:38:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Why Halifax Real Estate Deals Are Falling Apart in 2026 - And How to Protect Yours</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/why-halifax-real-estate-deals-are-falling-apart-in-2026---and-how-to-p-9028521</link>
      <description>Halifax firm deals are collapsing at 4x the historical rate in 2026. What sellers must demand on deposits, amendments, and tenant clauses. Sandra Pike, REALTOR®.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:45:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Why Open Houses Don't Sell Homes in Halifax's 2026 Market</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/why-open-houses-dont-sell-homes-in-halifaxs-2026-market-9028520</link>
      <description>Halifax open houses rarely sell homes in 2026's steady market. NAR data shows ~4% of sales originate from opens. Strategic pricing matters more.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:30:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Why Roughly One in Ten Halifax Deals Fall Apart — and How Prepared Sellers Avoid Becoming One of Them</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/why-roughly-one-in-ten-halifax-deals-fall-apart-and-how-prepared-selle-9028519</link>
      <description>About 1 in 10 Halifax real estate deals fall apart after acceptance. Sandra Pike explains why — and the pre-listing strategy that keeps sellers' deals together.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:24:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Probate, Property &amp; Halifax Estate Sales</title>
      <link>https://thepikegroup.ca/latest-local-news-blog.html/probate-property-halifax-estate-sales-9028516</link>
      <description>A Halifax listing agent's guide to probate timelines, Nova Scotia's 10% Deed Transfer Tax, joint tenancy vs. tenants in common, and the common-law inheritance myth. Practical insight for executors and estate planning in HRM.</description>
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      <title>Your Halifax Home Inspection Checklist: What to Expect and When to Walk Away</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Halifax Home Inspection Red Flags: What to Watch For</title>
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      <title>Preparing Your Halifax Home for Winter Showings: Seller Tips</title>
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      <description>Boost your winter home sale in Halifax. Discover expert tips from Sandra Pike to impress buyers despite the cold.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Wondering when to list your Halifax home? Discover seasonal trends, buyer cycles &amp; the best timing to sell for top dollar. Call The Pike Group today.</description>
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      <title>Quick Updates That Add Value to Your Halifax Home Before Selling</title>
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      <description>Discover cost-effective updates that boost your Halifax home’s value before selling. Get expert advice from Sandra Pike and The Pike Group.</description>
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      <title>Should Halifax Listing Agents Delay Offers? What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know</title>
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      <description>Should Halifax listing agents delay offers? Learn how market power, trust, and negotiation tactics impact buyers &amp; sellers in today’s Halifax real estate market.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:48:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Halifax Single-Family Home Market: August 2025 Analysis</title>
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      <description>Halifax home sales slowed in August 2025—only 26% sold, most under asking. See key pricing trends and what it means for buyers and sellers.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:15:04 GMT</pubDate>
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