Posted on June 16, 2023 by The Pike Group Located in the heart of Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia, Sunset Ridge Subdivision is a hidden gem that offers homeowners the perfect balance of peace and quiet, while still being close to all the amenities of the city. Situated ju ...

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 Subdivis ...

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 ...

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 housi ...

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. ...

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) th ...

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 popu ...

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 t ...

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 northwester ...

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 ...

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!&rd ...

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 Adjectiv ...

What was it like to move toHalifax? 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 ...

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 wan ...

“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 tr ...

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 neve ...

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? Arecent data analysis from realtor.comidentified some of the most s ...

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. Marc ...

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 t ...

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 ...