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What “Affordable Housing” Really Means in Halifax (And Why the Definition Matters More Than Ever)

What “Affordable Housing” Really Means in Halifax (And Why the Definition Matters More Than Ever) If you follow Halifax real estate headlines for more than ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Feb 03, 2026

Halifax Condominium Market Report – January 2026

If you’re wondering whether Halifax’s condominium market has shifted, January 2026 gives a very clear answer: buyers are in control. According to statistics ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Feb 02, 2026

When Helping Your Kid Buy a Home Costs Tens of THOUSANDS: Nova Scotia's Deed Transfer Tax Crisis

I stood in a Halifax condo last weekend watching a mother from Newfoundland process information that would fundamentally change her family's financial planning. Her son&m...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jan 29, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds Rates at 2.25%: What This Means for Halifax Home Buyers and Sellers in 2026

  The Bank of Canada announced today that it is holding its target overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. In plain Engli...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jan 28, 2026

Halifax Real Estate Market Update: January 2026 Shows Buyers Are Active—but Selective

Halifax Real Estate Market Update: January 2026 If January felt “quiet” to you, the numbers politely disagree. While winter always comes with fewer listings...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jan 26, 2026

Halifax Traffic Congestion The 3rd Worst??

Halifax has recently been ranked 3rd worst in Canada for traffic congestion, based on the average time it takes to travel roughly 10 km during peak periods. That’s ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jan 21, 2026

Halifax Real Estate Market Update: What January 2026 Data Tells Sellers (So Far)

If you’ve been watching the Halifax real estate market closely — or maybe just feeling that things seem quieter — you’re not wrong. The first 11 ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jan 12, 2026

Halifax Single Family Home Market Update: December 2025 Resale Stats Show Buyers Holding the Advantage

Executive Summary Halifax’s single-family resale market closed out December 2025 with buyers firmly in control. Of the 239 homes sold during the month, 75% transac...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jan 05, 2026

Halifax New Construction Market Update: December 2025 Data, Builder Strategies, and Pricing Reality

If you only looked at headlines, you might think Halifax’s new construction market slowed down in December 2025. The reality is more nuanced — and far more in...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Dec 31, 2025

Halifax Real Estate December 2025: What the Numbers Actually Say (and What Sellers Should Do Next)

If you’re wondering why your home hasn’t sold — or you’re planning to list in Halifax in 2026 — December’s real estate data tells a ve...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Dec 29, 2025
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