Are Halifax Housing Policies Making the Crisis Worse? By Sandra Pike, The Pike Group | Royal LePage Atlantic Housing in Halifax isn’t just expensive — it’s getting more expensive to build, buy, and even move into. And while there’s no shortage of headlines abo ...
Halifax Water Commission RDC Hike: How Development Charges Will Affect Nova Scotia Home Prices As someone working closely with buyers in the new home market, I'm seeing real concern about how this potential increase could impact both your project economics and buyer affordability. ...
It may not be called a tax — but make no mistake, Halifax’s proposed $27,000 Regional Development Charge (RDC) increase is a TAX. Just like a tariff, this fee gets passed down the line and lands where it always does: squarely on the shoulders of the buyer. Halifax Water ha ...
Let’s be honest — living in Halifax means dealing with wild weather, from nor’easters to sticky summer heatwaves. That means energy bills can sneak up on you like a raccoon in your compost bin. But here’s the good news: there’s a pile of energy rebates and incentives av ...
The Canadian federal government just introduced the First-Time Home Buyers’ GST Rebate, and it’s a massive win for first-time buyers in Halifax and across Nova Scotia. What’s the Deal? Buy a brand-new home—or build one—and you could recover up to $50,000 in ...
As your go-to real estate agent here in Halifax, I believe clients deserve the full picture—not just the sunny-side stats. So let’s talk about something that doesn’t get as much attention but reveals a lot about what’s really going on: properties that came back on the ...
By Sandra Pike, The Pike Group The first five months of 2025 have revealed a fast-moving, highly strategic real estate market in Halifax. Below is a full breakdown of what’s been happening, backed entirely by data from the Nova Scotia Association of Realtors (NSAR). Whether you're pre ...
What’s Behind the May Slowdown in Halifax Real Estate? May 2025 in Halifax real estate started off with a bang—and then… fizzled. At least for a while. If you’ve been watching the market or are wondering why showings suddenly dipped mid-month, you’re not imagi ...
If you’ve been watching the Halifax real estate market lately and wondering, “Are homes still selling fast?”—the answer is a big, bold yes... but ONLY if you're priced and positioned just right. Let’s take a walk-through May’s numbers and unpack what they actually ...
Your no-fluff, fact-packed update from Sandra Pike If you're thinking about buying or selling real estate in Nova Scotia, May 2025 brought some interesting — and at times surprising — developments. With 970 single-family homes sold across the province, we’re seeing ...
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