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Best Schools in Halifax, NS: A Neighbourhood Guide for Families Buying or Selling in 2026

SP Sandra Pike · The Pike Group Halifax Listing Specialist · Royal LePage Atlantic Halifax Neighbourhood Guide · 2026 Best Schools in...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 15, 2026

Nova Scotia Tax Sales: The Honest Truth About Buying Property Through Arrears

SP Sandra Pike The Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic Nova Scotia Real Estate · Commentary Nova Scotia Tax Sales: The Honest Truth About Buying P...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 15, 2026

The Nova Scotia Seniors' Property Tax Rebate Is Open Again for 2026

SP Sandra Pike The Pike Group  ·  Royal LePage Atlantic Free Home Evaluation Seniors & Downsizing · Nova Scotia The Nova Scotia...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 15, 2026

Avoiding Common Legal Mistakes When Selling as a Senior in Halifax

Halifax Real Estate  ·  Senior Homeowners Avoiding Common Legal Mistakes When Selling as a Senior in Halifax (Because a smooth sale starts long before ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 14, 2026

Moving with Pets: Tips for a Stress-Free Transition to Halifax

Halifax Real Estate  ·  DND Relocation Moving with Pets: Tips for a Stress-Free Transition to Halifax For many military families, pets are true m...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 13, 2026

Selling a Home with a Private Well in Nova Scotia

SP Sandra Pike The Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic Halifax Seller's Guide Selling a Home with a Private Well in Nova Scotia A well is one of ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 10, 2026

Things for Seniors to Do in Halifax This Summer

SP Sandra Pike The Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic Free Home Evaluation Halifax Living · Summer 2026 Things for Seniors to Do in Halifax Thi...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 10, 2026

How Should a Seller Leave Their Home on Closing Day?

SP The Pike Group Sandra Pike · Royal LePage Atlantic Halifax Real Estate · Seller Guidance How Should a Seller Leave Their Home on Closing Day? C...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 08, 2026

The Truth About Capital Gains for Seniors in Halifax

Halifax Real Estate  ·  Senior Homeowners The Truth About Capital Gains for Seniors in Halifax (Because the rumours are louder than the actual tax rule...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 07, 2026

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in Halifax?

SP Sandra Pike The Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic Halifax Listing Specialist Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 03, 2026

Power of Attorney & Selling a Home: What’s Involved (For Seniors and the Families Helping Them)

    Selling a home under a Power of Attorney (POA) isn’t as dramatic as the movies make it sound. No courtroom scenes, no flash of legal chaos — j...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 30, 2026

Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) Activities

The MFRC is the perfect starting point. They host everything from family outings to spouse meetups, seasonal celebrations, deployment support events and charitable initia...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 29, 2026

Selling an Inherited Home in Halifax: Tax, Probate, and What to Expect

SP Sandra Pike, REALTOR® The Pike Group  ·  Royal LePage Atlantic Halifax & HRM Listing Specialist902-478-8711 Estate & Inherite...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 26, 2026

Why Your Halifax Home Is Getting Showings But No Offers in 2026

Halifax Market Commentary · 2026 Why Your Halifax Home Is Getting Showings But No Offers in 2026 By Sandra Pike, REALTOR® · The Pike Group, Royal LePa...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 25, 2026

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
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Chairmans

Ranked in the Top 1% of Royal LePage agents across Canada every year since 2017.

Top 10 Team

Top 10 Team Awards

A Royal LePage Top 10 Team Award recipient in Atlantic Canada every year since 2017.

Sandra Pike best of halifax

Sandra Pike best of halifax

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

Top Choice Award

Top Choice Awards

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

Three Best Rated

Three Best Rated

A long-standing ThreeBestRated recipient, recognized for excellence in Halifax real estate since 2016

Consumer Choice

Consumer Choice

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

Quality Business

Quality Business Award

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

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Ranked #1 Real Estate Agent in Halifax on Rate-My-Agent.com for 2025, based on client ratings and reviews.

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.

Listing Specialist

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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