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What is it like to be a new agent in our Halifax Real Estate Market?

Today's topic is focused around new agents in our market. What difficulties or challenges have they been facing? Are their challenges the same thing that our market's first time buyers are faced with? Welcome to my panel, 2 up and coming agents from Royal LePage Atlantic, Yena Lim and J ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 20, 2023

Is the Halifax Real Estate Market Sustainable?

Today's topic is about our current market conditions and our thoughts about the 2022 real estate market. Currently it is projected that we will be down by 16% in 2022. Has this trend started? Personally, I have noticed that since July, showings are down as well as offers that I am receiving are ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 20, 2023

Halifax Real Estate : Affordable Housing Wednesday

he Old Lady Rant AFFORDABLE HOUSING What if the government was able to help local developers and landlords with the building and carrying costs of a home or rental unit? Would this make places more affordable? Love to hear your thoughts on how we can improve this situation. ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 20, 2023

Changes in the MarketPlace

Change in the Market Place Today's panel discusses the latest trends of our market. In some areas it has slowed down tremendously. Showings are less frequent. Multiple offers have gone from 20 to maybe 2, or nonexistent. Houses are taking a little longer to sell. What ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 20, 2023

300ft of Ocean Front is calling your name

300ft of Ocean Front is calling your name 75 Old Ferry Wharf, Port La Tour, NS B0W 2T0 Do any of these adjectives ring a bell? Have you been longing for a home where you sit on the porch, breathe in smell of the salty air while contemplating the meaning of life over your morning coffee? ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 20, 2023

SKYROCKETING HALIFAX HOME PRICES: BLAME THE AGENT

The property sold for WHAT? I am pretty sure that this has been said by most: "the market is just crazy" Truth be told this is the first time our province has experiencedsuch an upheaval. Having said that 2012, showed us a glimpseof how crazy times can get. ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 20, 2023

What are 8 things a buyer notices?

Halifax Buyers notice everything – good and bad. From the moment they walk in the front door, theyare trying to determine if this is the right home for them and their family. If you have yourhome listed for sale, paying attention to what the buyers notice can mean the differencebetween a ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 20, 2023

Should you buy a home virtually in Nova Scotia?

Posted on May 27, 2021 by The Pike Group "PACK YOUR BAGS BABY WE ARE MOVING TO NOVA SCOTIA!" Since the pandemic, Nova Scotia has been on the top of mind for many. Our governmentalong with Dr Strang have done a remarkable job trying to stop the spread.&n ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 30, 2023

Your offer was rejected.... AGAIN

YOU LOST AGAIN.... Why your offer was not accepted Frustrated with our sellers market? Tired of not winning? Wondering what it will take to secure a home in our market? I can honestly say that is the sediment of most buyers i ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 20, 2023

Brand Fan Girling - Sandra Pike

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Brand Fan Girling Sandra Pike has a background in marketing, and it’s obvious. She entered the realty industry eight years ago, after working in a variety of fields. Her pursuits included law enforcement, group home counselling and ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 30, 2023

Member Spotlight: Sandra Pike

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Tom Ferry Sandra is the Team Lead for The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sandra possesses the perfect blend of smarts and style, but it’s her impeccable taste and exceptional business acumen that ge ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 30, 2023

My Business Magazine: SANDRA PIKE, HALIFAX REAL ESTATE, ROYAL LEPAGE ATLANTIC, THE PIKE GROUP #dealsinheels

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Suzen Fromstein SANDRA PIKE, FOUNDER, THE PIKE GROUP Social media, PR savvy, REALTOR® Sandra Pike began her entrepreneurial journey as owner of a health and wellness company. She had to hustle to get every sale. This valuable experie ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 30, 2023

Pursuit 365 Day 79: Sandra Pike

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Pursuit 365 Sandra is an award-winning realtor, innovator, and devoted mentor. Actions define us. They make what we believe, known to others, and are our shining moments. Whether my parents are aware of it or not, their actions determined my ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 30, 2023

A ThreeBestRated Award-Winning Realtor, Sandra Pike, Talks About the Top 5 Real Estate Trends to Look for in 2021

Posted on January 12, 2021 by The Pike Group HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, January 12, 2021 (Newswire.com) -The real estate market is invariably dynamic by itself. It is an industry of volatile and heterogeneous nature. So many factors influence the real estate sector on a ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 30, 2023

SANDRA PIKE, HALIFAX REAL ESTATE, ROYAL LEPAGE ATLANTIC, THE PIKE GROUP #dealsinheels

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Suzen Fromstein SANDRA PIKE, FOUNDER, THE PIKE GROUP Social media, PR savvy, REALTOR® Sandra Pike began her entrepreneurial journey as owner of a health and wellness company. She had to hustle to get every sale. This valuable expe ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 30, 2023

The Real Estate Social Media Strategy That Pays for Itself with Sandra Pike | #TBT

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Tom Ferry Are you using social media to its maximum effectiveness? Before you answer that, you might want to check out today’s #ThrowbackThursday episode. Realtor and CEO of The Pike Group, Sandra Pike of Halifax, Nova Scotia shar ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 30, 2023

88. Sandra Pike, Royal LePage Atlantic – Nova Scotia

Posted on March 29, 2018 by mpamag.com Sandra Pike of Royal LePage Atlantic – Nova Scotia is part of this year's REP Top 200 Agents Royal LePage Atlantic – Nova ScotiaHalifax, NS When Sandra Pike left Exit Realty for Royal LePage in 2014, the company k ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 30, 2023
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Halifax Real Estate: The New Deed Transfer Tax Will It Help With the Housing Crisis?

Are we still the friendly province? Our commercials certainly tell the tale that we are. However, as of April 01, 2022, we proudly state that we are not. Thank you to all of those who purchased locally our beautiful summer homes, here is a new tax bill.

New Mortgage Rates and our Market

Today I am interviewing Ian Angus of Royal Lepage Atlantic and Leanne Myles of the Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Team. The talk on the street is that people should not purchase any types of homes only if necessary. Rates have gone through the roof and home prices keep increasing. Some state that we are headed for a recession. Are these the thoughts of all local industry members?

Halifax Real Estate: It's All On The Table

We decided to have an open session today on any topic we could think of. Will open bidding work in our market? Should we be able to discuss pricing in an open forum? And much more. Join me, Sandra Pike as I host Adam Hennigar [Sutton] and Chandler Haliburton [Remax] as we put it all on the table for discussion.

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