Real Estate News

Whether you're buying your first home in Dartmouth, refinancing in Bedford, or preparing to list in Truro, you'll likely encounter two different property valuation tools: a bank appraisal and a real estate CMA  […]

 Need to sell a rental property with tenants in Dartmouth or Halifax? Rob Lough helps landlords navigate Nova Scotia tenancy law, timing, and pricing to get the deal done. […]

Despite affordability challenges, many Canadians continue to see homeownership as a key life goal. A recent poll shows strong interest in buying property even as financial pressures shape expectations and timelines. Housing costs remain a major obstacle, but the desire to own a home remains resilient. The findings highlight the lasting importance of homeownership across Canada. #RealEstate #HousingMarket #CanadaRealEstate […]

If you want a real-time read on Halifax's economy, beyond just home prices and sales volumes, the Halifax Partnership Economic Dashboard is the most current, comprehensive source available.  […]

Ottawa has just handed first-time buyers of new construction one of the most meaningful affordability tools in a generation, a GST rebate that can put up to $50,000 back in a buyer's pocket. […]

Canada's housing affordability crisis has driven some of the most ambitious financing policy changes in a generation, and the MLI Select program stands near the top of that list. […]

Global tensions following strikes involving Iran are sending shockwaves through the economy—from oil prices to financial markets. The ripple effects could also reach Canadian homeowners by influencing mortgage rates. Rising bond yields and shifting expectations around Bank of Canada rate cuts may keep borrowing costs elevated. Here’s how the conflict could impact your wallet. #RealEstate #MortgageRates #HousingMarket #CanadaEconomy […]

If you've been watching Canada's rental market, the latest numbers tell a striking story and if you're in Nova Scotia, that story looks very different from the rest of the country. […]

A major federal investment is set to bring one of Nova Scotia's largest wind energy projects to life and the ripple effects could be felt well beyond the South Shore, reaching into the province's long-term housing and infrastructure story. […]

The Truro area housing market (District 104) wrapped up February 2026 with the kind of seasonal cooldown that experienced buyers and sellers in central Nova Scotia expect this time of year. […]

A Statistics Canada study says declining construction productivity—especially among small firms—is worsening Canada’s housing affordability challenges. Labour productivity in housing construction has fallen sharply, with rising employment outpacing output for over two decades. Experts say the industry must adopt new technologies and more efficient building methods to meet future housing needs. Ontario saw the largest productivity drop, underscoring the need for major structural improvements. #RealEstate #HousingAffordability #CanadaHousing #ConstructionIndustry […]

Canada’s housing market saw a 5.8% drop in sales in January, with CREA citing a severe Ontario snowstorm as a major contributor to the slowdown. Market softness from late 2025 also carried into the new year, keeping many buyers on the sidelines. Prices dipped year over year, and affordability remains challenging for first-time buyers. CREA still expects modest improvement in 2026. #RealEstate #HousingMarket #CanadaRealEstate […]

January 2026 is marking a turning point for Halifax-Dartmouth: the market is still fundamentally strong, but the balance of power is shifting away from sellers and toward more measured, data-driven decision-making for both sides. […]

The Truro, Bible Hill, and Stewiacke housing market (District 104) opened 2026 with a familiar January slowdown in transaction volume — but a striking surge in average home prices that signals continued strength in this central Nova Scotia corridor.  […]

New research from Turner Drake & Partners confirms what many landlords and tenants already feel—the old rules of downtown office leasing across Atlantic Canada no longer apply. […]

Toys R Us Canada has filed for creditor protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), marking another significant challenge for the beloved toy retailer that has been downsizing its Canadian footprint over the past two years. […]

Finding out you're named as executor in someone's will or being the family member everyone looks to when a loved one passes away can feel overwhelming. […]

Several Canadian housing markets saw renewed buyer activity in November, with notable month-over-month resale increases in multiple regions, even as overall activity stayed below prior year levels. Toronto and Hamilton continued to lag, while Montreal and Calgary showed signs of improving demand and pricing trends. In Vancouver, resales ticked up but remained quiet amid affordability challenges. Regional performance varied widely as 2025 wound down. #RealEstate #HousingMarket #CanadaRealEstate […]

The Truro, Bible Hill, and Stewiacke area (District 104) wrapped up 2025 with a compelling story of stability and modest appreciation. While larger Nova Scotia markets experienced volatility, this central corridor maintained its reputation as a balanced, accessible market with predictable seasonal patterns and solid fundamentals. […]

Home prices in the Halifax-Dartmouth region remained elevated and remarkably stable throughout 2025. The year began with average prices in the high-$580,000 range in January, climbing to peak levels of $614,607 during the competitive summer months, before settling back around $601,068 by year-end. […]