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Selling a Waterfront Home in Halifax in 2026: What You Need to Know

SANDRA PIKE | THE PIKE GROUP Royal LePage Atlantic Halifax's Listing Specialist  •  Royal LePage National Chairman's Club — Top 1% Nationa...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 24, 2026

Red-Flag Behaviours in Divorcing Sellers (And How to Protect the Sale Anyway)

  Selling your home during a divorce is stressful enough without adding fuel to the fire.   And yet… divorce has a funny way of turning even the calme...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 24, 2026

What Every Senior Should Know About Real Estate Lawyers (Especially When You’re Selling a Home in Halifax)

    Selling a home later in life comes with its own… quirks. There’s paperwork, timelines, family opinions, and enough fine print to make your gl...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 23, 2026

How to Build a Support Network in Halifax as a DND Family

Relocating to Halifax is exciting, but let’s be honest — it also comes with challenges. New base, new home, new city, new routines. And if your partner is dep...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 22, 2026

Halifax Real Estate Update: June 2026

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 18, 2026

Halifax Real Estate Market Update: May 2026

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 18, 2026

Halifax Bucks the National Trend: New-Home Prices Climb While the Country Cools

Data from Statistics Canada — New Housing Market Report, 2025 Experimental estimates  |  Released June 17, 2026  |  Catalogue no. 62F0014M ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 17, 2026

Halifax Single-Family Home Sales in May 2026: Volume Cools, Prices Hold — What It Means for Sellers

Halifax Market Commentary · June 2026 Halifax Single-Family Home Sales in May 2026: Volume Cools, Prices Hold — What It Means for Sellers By Sandra Pike, R...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 16, 2026

How to Handle Moving Day When You’re Not 25 Anymore

  Moving day is a big deal at any age — but let’s be honest, it hits differently once you’re past the stage of lifting boxes “just for fun&r...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 16, 2026

Free Home Evaluation in Halifax: What Is Your House Worth in 2026?

Halifax Home Seller Guide · 2026 Free Home Evaluation in Halifax: What Is Your House Worth in 2026? By Sandra Pike, REALTOR® — The Pike Group, Royal Le...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 15, 2026

Local Culture 101: Understanding Halifax Life

  Relocating to Halifax comes with more than a new posting — it comes with an entirely new vibe. Nova Scotians have their own blend of coastal charm, Maritime...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 15, 2026

Halifax Is Building at a Record Pace. Here's What That Actually Means If You're Selling in 2026.

Halifax Market Commentary · June 2026 Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Halifax Is Building at a Record Pace. Here's What That Actua...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 12, 2026

How to Choose the Best Listing Agent in Halifax — and Why It Matters More Than Ever

Sandra Pike, REALTOR® The Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic · Halifax, Nova Scotia For Halifax Home Sellers How to Choose the Best Listing A...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 10, 2026

Selling Your Halifax Home in a Shifting Market: What Every Seller Needs to Know in 2026

Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Selling Your Halifax Home in a Shifting Market: What Every Seller Needs to Know in 2026 By Sandra Pike, R...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 10, 2026

Talking to Kids About Selling the Family Home: Scripts, Boundaries, and What Not to Promise

  Kids feel a divorce long before the paperwork lands.And nothing makes the reality more concrete than hearing, “We’re selling the house.”  ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 10, 2026

Downsizing Without Stress: What to Keep, Donate, or Gift

  One of the hardest parts of downsizing isn’t the move itself — it’s deciding what to do with a lifetime of belongings. Every object holds a stor...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 09, 2026

The Best Hiking and Outdoor Spots Around Halifax

  If you’ve been posted to Halifax, you’re in for a treat — the region is packed with outdoor adventures, and most of them are shockingly close to...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 08, 2026

Canada Is in a Technical Recession. What Does That Mean for Halifax Homeowners?

Canada Is in a Technical Recession. What Does That Mean for Halifax Homeowners? Canada has entered what economists call a technical recession — and naturally, that...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 02, 2026

Planning Your Move: A 6-Week Countdown Checklist

  Moving later in life can feel like a mountain — even if you're excited about the next chapter. The sorting, the packing, the planning, the decisions…...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 02, 2026

May 2026 HRM Showing Activity Report

Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) May 2026 HRM Showing Activity Report Halifax & Dartmouth | Buyer Demand & Deal Flow Analysis ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 01, 2026
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Sandra Pike best of halifax

Sandra Pike best of halifax

Recognized in The Coast’s 2023 Best of Halifax Readers’ Choice Awards

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Top Choice Awards

Seven-time Top Choice Award recipient, recognized for excellence in Halifax real estate.

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Three Best Rated

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Consumer Choice

A four-time Consumer Choice Award Winner for Best REALTOR in Halifax.

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2026 Quality Business Award winner, recognized for outstanding client service and business excellence.

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Sandra Pike Senior Specialist

Sandra Pike Senior Specialist

Seniors Real Estate Specialist since 2021, with specialized training to help clients aged 50+ navigate downsizing, lifestyle changes, and real estate transitions.

Sandra Pike luxury specialist

Sandra Pike luxury specialist

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ since 2021, with specialized training and proven experience in marketing upper-tier homes.

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Listing Specialist

Accredited Listing Specialist since 2024, with specialized training in pricing, positioning, and marketing homes for sale.

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Divorce Coach

Completed divorce-focused real estate training in 2024 to help clients navigate separation, property decisions, and home sales with clarity and care.

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