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Halifax Home Inspection Red Flags: What Sellers Must Watch For

Wondering what home inspection red flags could derail the sale of your Halifax home? If you’re about to list, this is the moment to grab a cup of coffee (or maybe something stronger) and pay attention—because what you don’t know can cost you big. As a seasoned Halifax Real ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Oct 20, 2025

Preparing Your Halifax Home for Winter Showings: Seller Tips from The Pike Group

Question: How can you make your Halifax home stand out to buyers during the long, chilly winter months? Selling a home in Halifax during winter can feel like trying to host an open house on an iceberg. The wind bites, the sun sets early, and buyers show up in parkas instead of polos ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Oct 13, 2025

Halifax Real Estate Market October 2025 Updates

Posted by Sandra Pike on Oct 10, 2025

Halifax Condo Market Update – September 2025 Sales & Pricing Trends

The Halifax condo market in September delivered a clear picture of where things stand: balanced, but shifting. While condos remain an attractive entry point for buyers, this past month highlighted how sensitive the market is to pricing and condition. Key Numbers for Septembe ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Oct 08, 2025

Halifax Real Estate Market Update September 2025 | Terminated Listings & Buyer Trends

The Halifax real estate market in September 2025 revealed more than just active sales and new listings—it highlighted the critical story behind terminated deals. According to data from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR), 916 deals were written in September, sh ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Oct 08, 2025

Selling in Halifax’s “Cinderella Market”: Why It’s Normal (and How to Still in a reasonable time frame)

If you’ve been talking to agents lately, you might get the impression Halifax is still buzzing with bidding wars and lineups of buyers. Let’s be clear: it’s not. As of mid-2025, only 26% of listings are selling across Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Homes are ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Oct 08, 2025

Halifax’s Proposed Tiered Deed Transfer Tax Could Backfire on Housing Market

There’s renewed discussion at Halifax Regional Council about introducing a tiered deed transfer tax (DTT) — an idea championed by Councillor Sam Austin and supported in principle by Councillor Shawn Cleary. It’s being positioned as a fairer system that adjusts with home values. But ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Oct 08, 2025

Timing Your Sale: When to List Your Halifax Property for Maximum Exposure

If you’ve ever wondered, “When is the best time to sell my home in Halifax?” — you’re not alone. Timing your sale can be just as important as pricing it correctly. After all, you want your property to hit the market when buyers are eager, inventory is manageable, and co ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Oct 07, 2025

Quick Updates That Add Value to Your Halifax Home Before Selling

Wondering which small, cost-effective updates can actually add value to your Halifax home before selling? If you’re thinking of putting your home on the market, here’s the truth: buyers are picky, and the Halifax real estate market isn’t what it used to be. The day ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Oct 07, 2025

Sept 2025 Halifax Real Estate News

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 24, 2025

Should Halifax Listing Agents Delay Offers? What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

The Scenario: When a Buyer Walks Away Picture this: You finally find the right property in Halifax. It’s been sitting on the market for months, with a couple of price drops—the latest about 30 days ago. The numbers look right, you’ve pegged market value within a fe ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 18, 2025

Halifax Real Estate Reality Check: Why Only 26% of Homes Are Actually Selling

The Numbers That Don’t Add Up If you’ve been following Halifax real estate reports, you’ve probably heard numbers that sound incredible: 78% of new listings in August sold. That paints a picture of a red-hot market where homes are flying off the shelves. B ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 18, 2025

Halifax Condo Market Update – August 2025 | Prices, Sales & Inventory Trends

Key Condo Market Stats (August) Metric Value Active on Market 205 Listed in August 82 Sold in August 40 Total Inventory Count 287 Percentage of Inventory Selling ~19.5% (40 ÷ 205) ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 17, 2025

Halifax Real Estate Showings in August: Early Surge, Late Dip

Early August Came in Hot If August were a horse race, the first week was out of the gate like a rocket. From August 5th to 7th, Halifax buyers were clearly caffeinated and curious — showings hit 376, 440, and 453 respectively. That August 7th number? The highest of the entire ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 16, 2025

Halifax Real Estate: Why the 10% Deed Transfer Tax Shouldn’t Apply to Homes Over $600,000

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 k ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 16, 2025

Why Halifax Real Estate Deals Are Falling Through (And How to Stop It)

The Alarming Numbers No One’s Talking About Let’s get real for a second: deals in Halifax are crumbling at a rate that should make every REALTOR® sit up a little straighter. Between June and August, 1,327 homes sold. That sounds great… until y ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 16, 2025

Halifax Single-Family Home Market: August 2025 Analysis

Market Overview The Halifax real estate market continues to show its shifting patterns, and the data for August 2025 reveals some important truths about what’s really happening. On the surface, it may look like plenty of homes are being listed and sold, but when you dig into t ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 16, 2025

Divorce and Real Estate in Nova Scotia (Halifax 2025): What You Need to Know

Legal Framework for Real Estate in Divorce In Nova Scotia, real estate division in divorce depends on your legal status: Married Couples (Matrimonial Property Act):The matrimonial home—the place you lived during marriage—gets divided equally, no matter whose name ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 15, 2025

Selling Your Home in Halifax as a Senior: What You Really Need to Know

Introduction: Selling in Halifax as a Senior Selling your home in Halifax can feel like more than just a business decision — especially for seniors. It’s emotional, it’s practical, and sometimes it’s downright overwhelming. Whether you’re downsizing to ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 15, 2025

What Real Estate Agents Really Do Behind the Scenes to Sell Your Halifax Home

What Really Happens Behind the Scenes When You Hire a Halifax REALTOR® Let’s be honest: selling a home today isn’t what it was five years ago. The market has changed, buyers are more cautious, and there are over 700 new agents in the mix—many of whom have never ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 07, 2025
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