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Halifax Water RDC Increase: $27,000 Charge Could Impact New Home Buyers in 2025

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...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 14, 2025

RDC Charges Are Halifax’s Hidden Housing Tariff — And Homebuyers Are Paying the Price

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, th...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 08, 2025

2025 Energy Rebates & Incentives Every Halifax Homeowner Should Know

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 o...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 06, 2025

Big News for First-Time Home Buyers in Halifax & Beyond

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 Nov...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 06, 2025

What Failed Home Sales in Halifax Reveal About the 2025 June Market 

  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 somethi...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jul 06, 2025

Halifax Market Analysis: January–May 2025

  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 breakdo...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 06, 2025

Halifax Real Estate Update: What Caused May’s Mid-Month Dip?

  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...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 06, 2025

Halifax Housing Market: What May Sales Reveal About Today’s Buyers (and What It Means for You)

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 ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 06, 2025

Nova Scotia Real Estate Market Report – May 2025

  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 interesti...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 06, 2025

What Halifax Homeowners Are Really Thinking: A 2025 Market Sentiment Breakdown

  When it comes to the Halifax real estate market, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of mixed emotions, measured decisions, and a whole lot of “should we, or sh...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Jun 06, 2025
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