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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

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

How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent in Halifax to Sell Your Home

The Pike Group Sandra Pike, REALTOR® · Royal LePage Atlantic What's My Home Worth? Halifax Home Seller Guide How to Choose the Best Real Estate Agent in...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 29, 2026

Stay in Your Lane Why Local Expertise Is What Makes a Top Halifax REALTOR®

SandraPike.com  ·  Thought Leadership Stay in Your Lane Why Local Expertise Is What Makes a Top Halifax REALTOR® By Sandra Pike, REALTOR® &nbs...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 25, 2026

How to Compare the Best Real Estate Agents in Halifax When You're Buying in a Competitive Market

Halifax Real Estate  ·  Buyer Advice How to Compare the Best Real Estate Agents in Halifax When You're Buying in a Competitive Market If you're t...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 25, 2026

Halifax's Growth Pipeline Reaches Historic Scale: What HRM's May 2026 Briefing Means for Property Owners

Halifax Market Intelligence  |  May 2026 Source: Halifax Regional Municipality — UDI Breakfast Briefing, May 14, 2026 (Brad Anguish, Acting CAO) Hal...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 23, 2026

Why Halifax Real Estate Deals Are Falling Apart in 2026 — And How to Protect Yours

Market Commentary  •  Seller Strategy Why Halifax Real Estate Deals Are Falling Apart in 2026 — And How to Protect Yours A growing share of fir...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 23, 2026

Why Open Houses Don't Sell Homes in Halifax's 2026 Market

Seller Strategy  ·  Halifax Market 2026 Why Open Houses Don't Sell Homes in Halifax's 2026 Market In a steady, balanced Halifax market, the open ho...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 23, 2026

Why Roughly One in Ten Halifax Deals Fall Apart — and How Prepared Sellers Avoid Becoming One of Them

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 23, 2026

Probate, Property & Halifax Estate Sales

Estate Planning · Halifax Real Estate A listing agent’s guide to the probate timelines, tax wrinkles, and family dynamics that shape estate sales in Nova ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 23, 2026

Selling Your Halifax Home During Divorce: A Realistic Guide for Separating Couples

Halifax Real Estate · Seller Guide Selling Your Halifax Home During Divorce: A Realistic Guide for Separating Couples By Sandra Pike, REALTOR® · The P...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 21, 2026

The Halifax Market, Mid-May 2026

The Pike Group & Royal LePage Atlantic HRM · Mid-Month · Vol. V · 2026 Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® The...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 20, 2026

Halifax Housing Affordability: What HRM Should Build So Buyers Can Actually Afford Homes

Halifax Doesn’t Just Need More Housing. It Needs Housing People Can Actually Buy. There is a phrase we hear constantly in Halifax right now: “We need more ho...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 15, 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

Commuting to the Dockyard, Shearwater, and Stadacona: What to Expect

Halifax Real Estate  ·  DND Relocation Commuting to the Dockyard, Shearwater, and Stadacona: What to Expect Every posting city has its own rhythm...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 20, 2026

Halifax Seller Market Report: An Honest Read on the First Nine Days of May 2026

Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Halifax Seller Market Report: An Honest Read on the First Nine Days of May 2026 Executive Summary The ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 14, 2026

Pricing Your Home in Halifax

Halifax Real Estate  ·  Pricing Strategy Pricing Your Home in Halifax Pricing your home is one of the most important decisions you will make when...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 01, 2026

Selling a Home Is Not the Same as Listing One

Halifax Real Estate  ·  Selling Strategy Selling a Home Is Not the Same as Listing One A lot of people assume that once a home is listed, the har...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 01, 2026

Why Overpricing Your Halifax Home Can Cost You More

Halifax Real Estate  ·  Pricing Strategy Why Overpricing Your Halifax Home Can Cost You More When sellers think about pricing their home, the tem...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 01, 2026

What Happens Before Your Home Hits the Market

Halifax Real Estate  ·  Selling Strategy What Happens Before Your Home Hits the Market A lot of sellers think the process starts when the sign go...

Posted by Sandra Pike on May 01, 2026
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