We all know that 2021 was an anomaly for real estate, not only in NS but in most of Canada. Record sales were met locally with properties selling up to and over $100k of listing price. The population grew from 413 000 people in 2020 to 439 819 in 2021. All of NS from 2020-2021 saw an increase of ...
Do you have a neighbor that annoys you? The chances are, you do! According tothis REALTOR Magazine article, a recent survey done by Lending Tree revealed that 75% of people don’t like their neighbor. What bugs people about their neighbors the most? Take your pick: They give off a ...
Do you know the three limitations that come with doing your most active looking during periods of the year where real estate is traditionally quiet? Do you know what the off-seasons are? Let’s discuss. Limitation Number One: Distressed Properties The first limitation is distres ...
COVID has made the home office a must-have item. Even as things are slowly returning to the ‘new norm’, remote work is here to stay and will continue to increase through 2023. So, if you’re moving to a more permanent remote work situation, you need to ...
Dear Real Estate, Remember when we first got together? People didn’t think we’d last. Maybe they didn’t always say it, but they thought it. “You could do so much better. Why would you be a real estate agent?” “What’s your back-up plan?” “ ...
Somehow, some way, no matter who you are, how long you’ve been in the business, or where you do business, there are certain phraseseveryagent hears (or utters) when interacting with other agents. At face value, an outsider may think they mean exactly what the words are saying, ...
Halifax Real Estate : Are we in a bubble? My 2nd video of the year interviewing agents about the Halifax Market. Are we in a bubble? Are we the cause of the prices? What will happen in 2022? Today I am interviewing a great panel of local agents. Chris Peter ...
Today I met with Leanne Myles a local mortgage broker from Team Clinton, as well as Kelly Brown, a local agent with Keller Williams. When you have to sell your home in order to purchase, it can be very tricky. More often than not, your offer may not be accepted. Is it possible not to have to se ...
Have you been thinking about buying a new home in the Halifax? Don’t feel you have to wait until the spring to start looking. There are some solid reasons to start your hunt in the Halifax Real Estate market during the winter. In fact, here are 5 Reasons Why Buying a Home in the Wint ...
Instagram is one of the best platforms for spotting emerging home decor trends—and getting inspiration for how to bring those trends to life in your own home.And that includes in your kitchen.So, when it comes to kitchen decor, what’s currently trending on Instagram? A recent ...
How Appraisers Determine Value Once a buyer and seller agree on a sales price, the contract is then sent to the lender for the loan approval process. One of the first things the lender will do is to order an independent appraisal. The appraiser will use local data to determine a value f ...
Posted on October 29, 2021 by The Pike Group It is just not my industry that is in a crisis here in Halifax.... it is our medicial professionals. What if my crazy ideas worked? Is it worth it? Would it make a difference? We are faced with over worked and un ...
New Construction ... NEVER ... well MAYBE ..... YES! Truth be told I was a buyer myself this past summer. Looking at homes, becoming frustrated with the pricing.. I was every agent's nightmare. I would have fired me. Being as particular ...
Today's topic is focused around new agents in our market. What difficulties or challenges have they been facing? Are their challenges the same thing that our market's first time buyers are faced with? Welcome to my panel, 2 up and coming agents from Royal LePage Atlantic, Yena Lim and J ...
Today's topic is about our current market conditions and our thoughts about the 2022 real estate market. Currently it is projected that we will be down by 16% in 2022. Has this trend started? Personally, I have noticed that since July, showings are down as well as offers that I am receiving are ...
he Old Lady Rant AFFORDABLE HOUSING What if the government was able to help local developers and landlords with the building and carrying costs of a home or rental unit? Would this make places more affordable? Love to hear your thoughts on how we can improve this situation. ...
Change in the Market Place Today's panel discusses the latest trends of our market. In some areas it has slowed down tremendously. Showings are less frequent. Multiple offers have gone from 20 to maybe 2, or nonexistent. Houses are taking a little longer to sell. What ...
300ft of Ocean Front is calling your name 75 Old Ferry Wharf, Port La Tour, NS B0W 2T0 Do any of these adjectives ring a bell? Have you been longing for a home where you sit on the porch, breathe in smell of the salty air while contemplating the meaning of life over your morning coffee? ...
The property sold for WHAT? I am pretty sure that this has been said by most: "the market is just crazy" Truth be told this is the first time our province has experiencedsuch an upheaval. Having said that 2012, showed us a glimpseof how crazy times can get. ...
Halifax Buyers notice everything – good and bad. From the moment they walk in the front door, theyare trying to determine if this is the right home for them and their family. If you have yourhome listed for sale, paying attention to what the buyers notice can mean the differencebetween a ...
Are we still the friendly province? Our commercials certainly tell the tale that we are. However, as of April 01, 2022, we proudly state that we are not. Thank you to all of those who purchased locally our beautiful summer homes, here is a new tax bill.
Today I am interviewing Ian Angus of Royal Lepage Atlantic and Leanne Myles of the Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team. The talk on the street is that people should not purchase any types of homes only if necessary. Rates have gone through the roof and home prices keep increasing. Some state that we are headed for a recession. Are these the thoughts of all local industry members?
We decided to have an open session today on any topic we could think of. Will open bidding work in our market? Should we be able to discuss pricing in an open forum? And much more. Join me, Sandra Pike as I host Adam Hennigar [Sutton] and Chandler Haliburton [Remax] as we put it all on the table for discussion.
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