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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, ...

  Looking for a real estate team you can trust in Halifax? At The Pike Group, led by Sandra Pike, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to every clie...

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 Iri...

  Have you ever wondered, “Why is everyone moving to Halifax?” Whether you're a longtime resident considering selling your home or just curious about wh...

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 kep...

  If you’re a senior in Halifax thinking about downsizing — maybe the house feels too big, or the stairs just aren’t your friend anymore — y...

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 ...

  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, &...

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 ...

  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 Otta...

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 age...

“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&rsqu...

  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. Th...

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, ar...

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...

Posted on September 23, 2022 by The Pike Group     For most of the real estate’s long history, real estate photography was virtually nonexiste...

    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 wit...

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 f...

First of all, it’s difficult to quantify how much, if anything, solar panels add to the bottom line when you sell your house. But more importantly, they could ...

  Do-it-yourself projects are in vogue these days. From HGTV and Pinterest to Instagram, you can find advice online for everything from investing i...