The Numbers That Don’t Add Up   If you’ve been following Halifax real estate reports, you’ve probably heard numbers that sound incredible: 78% of new listings in August sold. That paints a picture of a red-hot market where homes are flying off the shelves.     But step back for a second. Does that number really match what you’re seeing...

Key Condo Market Stats (August)     Metric Value Active on Market 205 Listed in August 82 Sold in August 40 Total Inventory Count 287 Percentage of Inventory Selling ~19.5% (40 ÷ 205) Average Days on Market (DOM) 47 days Average Listing...

Early August Came in Hot     If August were a horse race, the first week was out of the gate like a rocket. From August 5th to 7th, Halifax buyers were clearly caffeinated and curious — showings hit 376, 440, and 453 respectively. That August 7th number? The highest of the entire month.     It’s not unusual to see a post-long-weekend boost...

Should Halifax’s 10% Deed Transfer Tax Apply to Homes Over $600,000?       The Halifax real estate market has been through the wringer lately, and buyers are already facing a wall of affordability issues. Now add in the new 10% deed transfer tax on non-resident buyers that kicked in on January 1, 2025—and it’s no surprise buyers and REALTORS®...

The Alarming Numbers No One’s Talking About     Let’s get real for a second: deals in Halifax are crumbling at a rate that should make every REALTOR® sit up a little straighter.     Between June and August, 1,327 homes sold. That sounds great… until you see the fine print: 339 deals also terminated. That means 26% of deals never made...

Market Overview     The Halifax real estate market continues to show its shifting patterns, and the data for August 2025 reveals some important truths about what’s really happening. On the surface, it may look like plenty of homes are being listed and sold, but when you dig into the numbers, a more cautious picture emerges.         Inventory...

Economic trends are the backbone of any real estate market—and in Halifax, Nova Scotia, their influence is impossible to ignore. Whether you're a buyer, seller, investor, or just watching from the sidelines, knowing how interest rates, population growth, job markets, and supply levels interact is key to understanding where the market is headed.     Let’s...

If you’re planning to sell a home or land in Nova Scotia, there’s a new rulebook you need to be aware of. As of July 1, 2025, the Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission (NSREC) has implemented mandatory updates to the Property Disclosure Statement (PDS)—specifically Form 211 for properties with structures and Form 212 for vacant land. These updates...

How Halifax Rental Rules Are Complicating Home Sales for Small Landlords in 2025     For small landlords in Halifax, the process of selling a rental property has become increasingly complex thanks to a mix of evolving rental regulations, short-term rental (STR) restrictions, and a fast-moving housing market. As of July 29, 2025, these pressures...