Are you searching for a great place to call home in the Lower Sackville area of Nova Scotia? Look no further than Twin Brooks Subdivision. This beautiful community is located at the farthest end of Lower Sackville from Halifax but close to the highway for easy access. Attached to Millwood Subdivision, it was built on the property of the Sackville Golf Course. With its prime location and wide sel ...

Indigo Shores is a highly sought-after neighborhood located in Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia. With large, beautifully treed lots and access to the stunning McCabe Lake, it's no wonder that this area is highly sought-after by families and individuals alike. Location: Indigo Shores Located just off Exit 2A - Hwy #101, Indigo Shores is situated between Hammonds Plains and Sackville, offering co ...

Located at the furthest edge of Sackville from Halifax, the Armcrest Subdivision offers its residents a unique blend of quiet suburban living and easy accessibility to amenities. Armcrest is a welcoming community of predominantly mid-1990s to 2001 constructed houses, offering a wide range of housing options, from semi-detached to split-entry and two-story homes of varying sizes. In this article, ...

Experiencing a house fire can be devastating, but it's crucial to take immediate action and start the recovery process. In this article, we'll guide you through the essential steps to take. Step 1: Contact Your Insurance Company Notify your insurance provider about the fire as soon as possible. Provide them with accurate details and necessary documentation to start the claims process. An adjus ...

So, you are looking to move to Nova Scotia, but you don’t really know the lay of the land very well. You’ve heard of Halifax, Dartmouth, and perhaps a couple of other places, but that’s about it? No fear. There are a few great areas in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) that may not have been on your radar but make wonderful places to live. Let’s talk about Fall R ...

Back when Canada was a mere glint in the eye, Halifax was a major player as far as Canadian cities went. Being the closest port to Europe it was a bustling trade centre, and one of the founding provinces of Canada. Rather like celebrity status, there seems to be ebbs and flows regarding the popularity of cities. But like Cher, Halifax is rebranding and rising again. What makes it special? ...

St. Patrick's Day is a widely celebrated holiday around the world, and Halifax, Nova Scotia is no exception. Every year, people of all ages come together to celebrate Irish culture, music, and tradition. If you're in Halifax during St. Patrick's Day, here are some things you can do to join in on the festivities.   1. Attend the St. Patrick's Day Parde: The Halifax St. Patrick's Day Parade ...

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Shari Burnard Ostrom     When my husband and I were looking to move to Nova Scotia from Toronto back in 2019, we kept coming back to Bedford. This suburban community is part of the Halifax Regional Municipality and is located on the northwestern part of the Bedford Basin. It is a family-oriented town and very safe to live in. Bedford has some ...

Buyer Tips when making a lowball offer in #Halifax   Look, I get it.  HGTV teaches all of us to low ball offers.  Seminars come to town educating people to flip homes and make a profit.  Our market for almost 9 years has been in a slump.   It makes sense that buyers would write low offers on properties. When you write your next offer, think of these things. &nbs ...

  We get it; as soon as the market starts to go crazy, we see record-breaking home prices plus lower than low-interest rates, and some of us start to wonder, “Is the market going to crash? Maybe I should just wait for the market to slow down so I don’t waste my money!”  While it is natural to think (or hope) this way, history proves those theories wrong (at ...

Of all the crazy things I could do, I launched a new career at the age of 40 in a city that I only knew a handful of people. What was I thinking? Reminiscing of the day I joined real estate in July 2010, I knew this was going to be the career for me. Work hard. Hustle. Grind. Verbs and Adjectives, that were very familiar to me over the years in anything I set out to do. Real Estate was going ...

  What was it like to move to Halifax? I have to admit, moving to #Halifax was such a big step for me. Originally from Newfoundland, I had moved to Ottawa area in 1989 and stayed there till 2006. While at work one day, my boss came to me with an ultimatum, move to NS or get a pay cut here. It took a month of deliberation to decide if it was the right thing for me. Finally in Oc ...

Both buying and selling a home are equally stressful, but what about when you are trying to coordinate both at the same time? There are a lot of moving parts, and the agents involved work together to insure the smoothest possible transactions for our clients. If you are selling your home and want to close on a new home purchase at the same time, here are some things to think about to make your ...

“I’m so sorry, they went with another offer.” It’s a shocking thing to hear; you’ve already moved into that dream home in your mind. It’s common to start second guessing yourself, even condemning yourself for not offering more money or better terms, but the truth is sometimes it just doesn’t work out. The next step is to figure out how to move on.  ...

  Owning a home isn’t the right decision for everyone. There are plenty of circumstances and reasons for someone to rent a place to live rather than buy. The problem is, sometimes people get stuck in the mentality that they should rent, based upon things they’ve heard, but never really questioned or thought through.   Nobody can (or should) force you to buy a home, but ...

Spring has officially sprung—which means we’re about to enter the busiest home-buying season of the year.   So, the question is—what, exactly, are homebuyers looking for this spring?   A recent data analysis from realtor.com identified some of the most sought-after home features buyers are searching for in 2022. Which features make the top of buyers&rs ...

Divorce is never easy for anyone. Emotions are running high. Finances are in question. If you have a home, who gets it? I’ve had many of my Halifax clients in this exact situation. And with the pandemic stretching well past a year, it was not surprising the rise in marital conflict. March 2021 found that 15% of Canadians – both married and unmarried –had experience a break- ...

Posted on September 23, 2022 by The Pike Group     For most of the real estate’s long history, real estate photography was virtually nonexistent. Nowadays, with the Internet, e-mail, the MLS, and social media, you could say that professional real estate photography is the most powerful marketing tool at a Realtor’s disposal.    The reason for this is ...

    When it comes to buying a home, many potential buyers set their sights on a brand-new build. But there are also buyers that prefer to buy a home with a little more history or character—and if you’re thinking about buying an older home, there are a ton of benefits you’ll get from your home purchase!   3 Benefits of buying an older home: Older home ...

I was a classic 80s teen and LOVED almost every genre of music.  Almost every situation had its own song.  From broken hearts to fun times, you knew what song fit the occasion. Music was the perfect way to say how you feel without saying it to someone’s face.   Imagine the scenario if you will, you just found out your BFF (allegedly) used another agent to sell their ...