Executive Summary
Market Activity: Halifax has recorded 2,984 residential transactions year-to-date, with properties averaging 35 days on market, indicating sustained buyer engagement despite broader economic headwinds.
Pricing Dynamics: Average selling prices of $640,009 reflect a modest 2% discount to listing prices, suggesting balanced negotiation conditions. Notably, 34% of sales exceeded asking price, while 55% required price adjustments.
Market Segmentation: The $500,000-$699,000 range represents 45% of all transactions, highlighting Halifax's appeal to middle-to-upper-middle market segments, with luxury properties ($1M+) comprising 6% of sales volume.
Market Performance Overview
2,984
Total Sales
35
Avg. Days on Market
$640,009
Avg. Selling Price
$652,970
Avg. Listing Price
Pricing Strategy Analysis
34% of properties sold above asking price, with an average premium of $22,506, indicating selective buyer competition in desirable segments.
Key Pricing Insights
- 1,090 properties (34%) sold over asking, averaging $22,506 above list price
- 1,626 properties (55%) required price reductions, averaging $40,542 in adjustments
- 257 properties sold at exactly the asking price, representing pricing precision
- 612 properties sold $1-$24,000 over asking, indicating moderate competition
Market Segmentation by Price Range
| Price Range | Units Sold | Market Share | Segment Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $299,000 | 69 | 2.3% | Entry-level market |
| $300,000 - $399,000 | 155 | 5.2% | First-time buyers |
| $400,000 - $499,000 | 579 | 19.4% | Core market segment |
| $500,000 - $599,000 | 772 | 25.9% | Primary market driver |
| $600,000 - $699,000 | 562 | 18.8% | Secondary market driver |
| $700,000 - $799,000 | 368 | 12.3% | Upper-middle market |
| $800,000 - $899,000 | 198 | 6.6% | Premium segment |
| $900,000 - $999,000 | 120 | 4.0% | Near-luxury segment |
| $1,000,000 - $1,499,000 | 133 | 4.5% | Luxury market |
| $1,500,000 - $1,999,000 | 30 | 1.0% | High-end luxury |
| $2,000,000+ | 14 | 0.5% | Ultra-luxury segment |
Strategic Market Insights
Investment & Strategic Considerations
- The $500,000-$699,000 range represents 44.7% of total market activity, indicating robust middle-market demand
- Luxury properties ($1M+) account for 6% of transactions, suggesting sustained high-net-worth interest
- Average days on market at 35 days reflects balanced supply-demand dynamics
- Price reduction frequency (55%) suggests initial pricing discipline is crucial for market success
- Over-asking sales concentration in the $1-$24,000 range indicates measured buyer behavior rather than speculative activity
