Nova Scotia Real Estate Blog


Nova Scotia Real Estate Blog

Power of Sale in Nova Scotia: How Mortgage Default and Foreclosure Sales Work in Halifax

SP Sandra Pike, REALTOR®The Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Power of Sale in Nova Scotia: How Mo...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 15, 2026

Closing Costs in Nova Scotia: What Halifax Sellers and Buyers Actually Pay in 2026

SP Sandra PikeThe Pike Group, Royal LePage Atlantic Stats from the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) Selling and buying in Halifax Regional Munic...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Sep 14, 2026

Myth #21: “If a Housing Policy Made Sense Five Years Ago, It Still Makes Sense Today”

SP Sandra Pike  ·  The Pike Group  ·  Royal LePage Atlantic Halifax Housing: Myth vs. Reality  ·  No. 21 Myth ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Aug 28, 2026

A Policy Built to Help Nova Scotia Buyers Doesn’t Automatically Help Nova Scotia Homeowners

SP Sandra PikeThe Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic Halifax HousingMyth vs. Reality Myth #20  /  Housing Policy & the Seller A Policy Built ...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Aug 27, 2026

Does Taxing Non-Residents Actually Make Housing More Affordable for Nova Scotians?

SP Sandra Pike The Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic Halifax HousingMyth vs. Reality Myth vs. Reality · No. 19 Does Taxing Non-Residents A...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Aug 27, 2026

Acreage for Sale in Nova Scotia: What You Need to Know Before Buying or Selling Rural Land in 2026

SP Sandra Pike Halifax Listing Specialist · Royal LePage Atlantic The Pike Groupsandrapike.ca Seller & Buyer Guidance · Rural Property Acrea...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Aug 26, 2026

The 10% Tax Myth: Why Nova Scotia’s Non‑Resident Deed Transfer Tax Hits Entry‑Level Buyers Hardest

SP Sandra Pike The Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic Seller Myths · No. 6 The 10% Tax Myth: Why Nova Scotia’s Non‑Resident Deed T...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Aug 19, 2026

“The Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax is a Foreign-Buyer Tax”

SP Sandra PikeThe Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic No. 01 Halifax Housing: Myth vs. Reality “The Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax is a Foreign-Buy...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Aug 14, 2026

Home Appraisal vs. Market Evaluation in Nova Scotia

SP Sandra PikeThe Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic Pricing Strategy · Halifax & HRM Home Appraisal vs. Market Evaluation in Nova Scotia Th...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Aug 06, 2026

Real Estate Commission in Nova Scotia: What Sellers Actually Pay in 2026

SP Sandra Pike The Pike Group · Royal LePage Atlantic · Halifax Halifax Seller Guide · Cost of Selling Real Estate Commission in No...

Posted by Sandra Pike on Aug 06, 2026
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Sandra Pike best of halifax

Recognized in The Coast’s 2023 Best of Halifax Readers’ Choice Awards

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Seven-time Top Choice Award recipient, recognized for excellence in Halifax real estate.

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Three Best Rated

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Consumer Choice

A four-time Consumer Choice Award Winner for Best REALTOR in Halifax.

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2026 Quality Business Award winner, recognized for outstanding client service and business excellence.

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Sandra Pike Senior Specialist

Seniors Real Estate Specialist since 2021, with specialized training to help clients aged 50+ navigate downsizing, lifestyle changes, and real estate transitions.

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Sandra Pike luxury specialist

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Listing Specialist

Accredited Listing Specialist since 2024, with specialized training in pricing, positioning, and marketing homes for sale.

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