First time to market! Nestled on a sizeable lot in the quaint former fishing village of Herring Cove sits this meticulously cared for 2-Storey style home with features that are sure to impress. Welcomed by the spacious foyer, you are quickly drawn into the interior design and quality finishes. The main floor boasts a spacious living room with cozy electric fireplace, elegant formal dining room, combination kitchen and dining nook, convenient laundry with powder room, and enormous great room. All accented by hardwood floors and efficiently heated/cooled by the ductless heat-pump. The second level has room for the whole family with a giant master bedroom complete with walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom, the main bathroom, and three more generously sized bedrooms. The lower walkout level is partially finished and hosts an expansive games/recreation room with adjacent flex room that could easily be converted to an additional bedroom if needed. The walkout side has potential for more living space or a workshop, and has tons of storage. Outside you will find a sizeable deck that overlooks a huge yard with ample room for play or hosting, a 1.5 detached garage that has an extra loft space for added storage or development, and a driveway big enough for an RV! Herring Cove is quickly becoming a sought after community due to the surrounding recreational areas, budding businesses, and short distance to the city. Put this one on the “must see” list, and prepared to be wowed!

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​Have a question about the Halifax Real Estate market? Thinking this might be the time to purchase or list your property? I can provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis or you can Contact me to advise you on your best plan of action for your real estate transaction and get the most advanced real estate system working for you. Feel free to contact me with questions or comments. Follow me on Twitter to keep up to the minute with all things Halifax real estate @HalifaxRealEst and friend me on Facebook and Google+ :) Please note that these opinions and comments are solely mine and mine alone. Don't forget to bookmark my page, and visit often!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of June 6th - 13th, 2019
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 343 (335, 336, 377, 351) *348
Sold:  206  (234, 225, 227, 203) *182
Sale To Listing Ratio: 60% (70%, 67%, 60%, 58%) *52%
Price Changes: 164 (161, 174, 145, 181) *230
Listings that went conditional/pending: 256 (231, 260, 266, 232)  *220
Expired/Cancelled: 82 (137, 72, 61, 56) *90
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  3,366 (3,363, 3,409, 3,410, 3,375) +4,273
Absorption Rate in weeks:  15 (15, 16, 16, 17) *22

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,905 (1,886, 1,894, 1,904, 1,897) *2,476
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $350,148 ($346k, $350k,$348k,$367k) *$353k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $344,594 ($337k,$343k,$342k,$359k) *$343k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98%  (98%, 98%, 98%, 98%) *97%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $299,900 ($300k,$300k,$300k,$299k)*$290k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$295,000 ($295k,$296k,$295k,$292k)*$280k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 44 (54, 51, 52, 44) *52

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  246 (252, 261, 267, 260) *431
Average Condo Listing Price:  $269,700 ($292k, $282k, $250k, $317k) *$273k
Average Condo Selling Price: $255,270 ($288k, $280k, $256k,$311k) *$264k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 95% (99%, 99%, 98%, 98%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $248,500 ($250k, $250k, $246k, $248k) *$238k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $239,450 ($240k, $241k, $240k, $241k) *$226k
Average Days on Market Condos: 45 (72, 50, 37, 43) *88

Active Vacant Lots: 943 (949, 965, 955, 943) *984

Market Rant
Well, it looks like it was a couple week blip after all. This week saw the inventory increase after two anomaly weeks of decline, although, the gain is hardly worth mentioning since it's so small. Sales took a bit of a kick down this week, but still performed well, and will be returning to its full strength shortly given the amount of properties that reported an accepted offer this week (conditional/pending stat). Not a lot of listings that fell off the market this week by an expiry or cancellation, which is fairly typical given the time of year. Not as many price changes this week compared to last year at this time though, which might speak to the health of the market as well. Absorption rate held steady at 15 weeks again this week, and is still smoking last years report by a whopping 7 weeks. Overall values remain strong, and the median values for both tracked products are holding at a plus of $10k increased from last year at this time. It seems like a lot the spillage from the 2018 market year is being tended to as properties get snapped up, but there still seems to be that heavy demand in certain areas. The end of Spring has brought a bit of a different market, it seems, and we are sure to see overall activity start it's downward trend anytime now. Things are still moving at a rapid pace though, but there does seem to be a few more options for buyers around HRM. Still a couple weeks left until the Summer market takes hold, so stay tuned to the blog to see how the Spring finishes! Thanks for stopping by!

Sweet Annie is a bit timid at first but it only takes her a minute to warm up and she becomes a silly, playful goofball. When left alone Annie has been known to eat things that upset her belly. To be specific, socks! Annie required surgery to remove a sock she had ingested so her new home would need to be mindful of what they leave lying around. Poor Annie was quite sick but would likely make the same mistake again if given the opportunity. Crate training would be recommended to keep her and your belongings safe. Annie would love to go to a home with children no younger than 12 years of age and no other dogs. 
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This "cuddly companion" is available through The Nova Scotia SPCA, a non profit rescue organization from Halifax, Nova Scotia. More info about him and other adoptable's looking for their furever home, and ways to help or donate can be found by clicking HERE.

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​Have a question about the Halifax Real Estate market? Thinking this might be the time to purchase or list your property? I can provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis or you can Contact me to advise you on your best plan of action for your real estate transaction and get the most advanced real estate system working for you. Feel free to contact me with questions or comments. Follow me on Twitter to keep up to the minute with all things Halifax real estate @HalifaxRealEst and friend me on Facebook and Google+ :) Please note that these opinions and comments are solely mine and mine alone. Don't forget to bookmark my page, and visit often!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of May 30th - June 6th, 2019
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 335 (336, 377, 351, 401) *378
Sold:  234  (225, 227, 203, 209) *218
Sale To Listing Ratio: 70% (67%, 60%, 58%, 52%) *58%
Price Changes: 161 (174, 145, 181, 177) *246
Listings that went conditional/pending: 231 (260, 266, 232, 261)  *198
Expired/Cancelled: 137 (72, 61, 56, 62) *173
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  3,363 (3,409, 3,410, 3,375, 3,300) +4,249
Absorption Rate in weeks:  15 (16, 16, 17, 16) *21

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,886 (1,894, 1,904, 1,897, 1,878) *2,478
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $345,604 ($350k,$348k,$367k,$350k) *$333k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $338,620 ($343k,$342k,$359k,$344k) *$325k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98%  (98%, 98%, 98%, 98%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $299,900 ($300k,$300k,$299k, $299k)*$289k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$295,000 ($296k,$295k,$292k,$290k)*$280k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 54 (51, 52, 44, 59) *50

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  252 (261, 267, 260, 261) *422
Average Condo Listing Price:  $292,004 ($282k, $250k, $317k, $276k) *$321k
Average Condo Selling Price: $288,325 ($280k, $256k,$311k, $272k) *$310k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (99%, 98%, 98%, 98%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $249,450 ($250k, $246k, $248k, $245k) *$238k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $239,450 ($241k, $240k, $241k, $239k) *$226k
Average Days on Market Condos: 72 (50, 37, 43, 46) *60

Active Vacant Lots: 949 (965, 955, 943, 934) *978

Market Rant
Have we peaked so soon? For the second straight week, inventory took a nosedive, which is a bit sooner than normal if this trend holds. This weeks reduction had a significantly larger drop than that of the previous week, and contributed to the widening of the inventory gap from this time last year to now. Looks like there was a good amount of listings that expired this week, which certainly helped, but the strong sales and lack of new products also helped things along. With the lack of new inventory and strong sales week, the sales to list ratio hit a high of 70%! Sometimes you see anomaly weeks throughout the year on a holiday week, or unexplained occurrence, but hardly ever does the Spring market have such factors to call it a fluke. Speaking of the lacking inventory impact, the already basement numbers of the sales to list ratio bottomed out another week to 15. The Spring has been holding somewhat steady to 16 weeks over the full ramp up, but the continued evaporation of products from the market is really having an impact, leaving no statistic untouched. Interesting times so far this year, so make sure you stay tuned to the blog to keep up to date with the lates and greatest regarding our real estate market! Thanks for stopping by!

Lucky was anxious, shaking and put his tail between his legs while at the pound. He is initially fearful of strangers, cats, and sudden noises but is very sweet and affectionate once he knows you are safe. Lucky can be fun, playful, and excitable but only if he feels safe. 

Lucky can get excited on walks, so will need leash work and general obedience training to help him overcome his insecurities and build his confidence in what is expected of him and generally how to be a dog. No resource guarding and takes treats gently. Lucky is learning that people are not all bad and his family will need to be sensitive to his past. We suspect he was abused.
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This "cuddly companion" is available through Good Bones Dog Rescue, a non profit rescue organization from Halifax, Nova Scotia. More info about him and other adoptable's looking for their furever home, and ways to help or donate can be found by clicking HERE.

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​Have a question about the Halifax Real Estate market? Thinking this might be the time to purchase or list your property? I can provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis or you can Contact me to advise you on your best plan of action for your real estate transaction and get the most advanced real estate system working for you. Feel free to contact me with questions or comments. Follow me on Twitter to keep up to the minute with all things Halifax real estate @HalifaxRealEst and friend me on Facebook and Google+ :) Please note that these opinions and comments are solely mine and mine alone. Don't forget to bookmark my page, and visit often!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of  May 23rd - May 30th, 2019
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 336 (377, 351, 401, 378) *350
Sold:  225  (227, 203, 209, 197) *194
Sale To Listing Ratio: 67% (60%, 58%, 52%, 52%) *55%
Price Changes: 174 (145, 181, 177, 171) *264
Listings that went conditional/pending: 260 (266, 232, 261, 273)  *247
Expired/Cancelled: 72 (61, 56, 62, 121) *81
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  3,409 (3,410, 3,375, 3,300, 3,268) +4,235
Absorption Rate in weeks:  16 (16, 17, 16, 16) *22

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,894 (1,904, 1,897, 1,878, 1,828) *2,472
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $349,569 ($348k,$367k,$350k,$356k) *$339k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $342,650 ($342k,$359k,$344k,$348k) *$333k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98%  (98%, 98%, 98%, 98%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $299,900 ($300k,$299k, $299k,$295k)*$286k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$295,950 ($295k,$292k,$290k,$287k)*$280k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 51 (52, 44, 59, 53) *53

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  261 (267, 260, 261, 258) *415
Average Condo Listing Price:  $281,775 ($250k, $317k, $276k, $274k) *$307k
Average Condo Selling Price: $279,527 ($256k,$311k, $272k, $266k) *$297k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (98%, 98%, 98%, 97%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $249,450 ($246k, $248k, $245k, $248k) *$236k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $240,450 ($240k, $241k, $239k, $241k) *$227k
Average Days on Market Condos: 50 (37, 43, 46, 60) *59

Active Vacant Lots: 965 (955, 943, 934, 931) *975

Market Rant
The Spring weather might be cold and dreary, but our Spring market here in Halifax anything but! Overall activity remains steady, with very few fluctuations causing the averages to wain at all. New listings were slightly lower than the current average, but sales remained steady causing one of the highest sales to list ratios of the year. Price changes are significantly down from this time last year, and so too is the absorption rate, which is not a surprise given how quickly the market transacting. The overall inventory stayed at parody this week, which was a bit of a curiosity because we are supposed to be rocketing to the peak of numbers at this point. With the way things have been moving its no wonder that we are reducing during peak performance times, it just never fails to surprise when it actually happens. Sales prices overall, again, reported stronger and higher than average. For the first time I can see, the 6 month median sales price for single family homes topped out in the $300's, which is a precedent for this market. It's been stated time and time again how much the average gain has increased, and now for the second straight week, we have hit that milestone (well, just shy of $100) Hopefully the weather in our fair city takes a page from the real estate market and heats up! I can't be the only one getting tired of all this rain. Stay tuned for the latest and greatest when it comes to the real estate market here in Halifax, and thanks for stopping by!

Loly is a female aged 6 years old with medium energy. She is spayed, microchipped , vaccinated and on parasite prevention. Loving temperament and thinks she is a lap dog. Pet free clicker and positive reinforcement trained. No pets or kids for Loly as she is anxious. Can be head strong but we figured out she will work for her food. 

​Kids yes but school aged ideal because she is used to that age and may forget not to jump up . Loving temperament. She knows basic commands, sit, down, refocuses on handler when unsure. Is crate trained but totally trustworthy un-crated. She loves camping and riding in a cart behind bicycle. She is a bit of a introvert but bonds to her couple​
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This "cuddly companion" is available through Good Bones Dog Rescue, a non profit rescue organization from Halifax, Nova Scotia. More info about her and other adoptable's looking for their furever home, and ways to help or donate can be found by clicking HERE.

LET ME HELP YOU OUT!
​Have a question about the Halifax Real Estate market? Thinking this might be the time to purchase or list your property? I can provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis or you can Contact me to advise you on your best plan of action for your real estate transaction and get the most advanced real estate system working for you. Feel free to contact me with questions or comments. Follow me on Twitter to keep up to the minute with all things Halifax real estate @HalifaxRealEst and friend me on Facebook and Google+ :) Please note that these opinions and comments are solely mine and mine alone. Don't forget to bookmark my page, and visit often!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of  May 16th - May 23rd, 2019
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 377 (351, 401, 378, 329) *336
Sold:  227  (203, 209, 197, 206) *195
Sale To Listing Ratio: 60% (58%, 52%, 52%, 63%) *58%
Price Changes: 145 (181, 177, 171, 139) *165
Listings that went conditional/pending: 266 (232, 261, 273, 186)  *195
Expired/Cancelled: 61 (56, 62, 121, 69) *90
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  3,410 (3,375, 3,300, 3,268, 3,312) +4,229
Absorption Rate in weeks:  16 (17, 16, 16, 18) *23

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,904 (1,897, 1,878, 1,828, 1,860) *2,480
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $348,169 ($367k,$350k,$356k,$336k) *$322k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $341,770 ($359k,$344k,$348k,$329k) *$313k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98%  (98%, 98%, 98%, 98%) *97%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $299,900 ($299k, $299k,$295k,$290k)*$285k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$295,000 ($292k,$290k,$287k,$283k)*$280k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 52 (44, 59, 53, 65) *50

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  267 (260, 261, 258, 257) *408
Average Condo Listing Price:  $249,999 ($317k, $276k, $274k, $243k) *$285k
Average Condo Selling Price: $245,772 ($311k, $272k, $266k, $236k) *$279k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98% (98%, 98%, 97%, 97%) 98%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $246,250 ($248, $245k, $248k, $246k) *$236k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $239,900 ($241k, $239k, $241k, $241k) *$225k
Average Days on Market Condos: 37 (43, 46, 60, 65) *88

Active Vacant Lots: 955 (943, 934, 931, 936) *983

Market Rant
Looks like we are finally in the full swing of the Spring market, to include increasing inventory! (finally). I actually had this conversation with a colleague of mine today, regarding the Halifax real estate market, and we discussed the overall picture and what led us to this point. If you have been following my blog, you will know that each step of this market conversion has been tracked and discussed on a weekly basis since the beginning. I have also weighed in on factors surrounding the current state of affairs on several posts, but have never quite been able to pinpoint the source of this change. We do know a few things. 1. Irving did spark a need for housing from the contracts granted by the federal government, it just took some time to have a real impact. 2. Sellers seemed reluctant to come to market. This was understandable given the fallout from the initial ship building announcement, where most sellers around that time were met with a soft market that carried on for several years afterwards. Due to the lack of supply, eventually, that would be one of the key factors in the market change. 3. Surge of buyers. Wether it was caused by a lack of choice, or maybe standards that had been held too high, at some point, the buyers market had tuned over to a balanced, then sellers market in many areas in a very short time. The question of where these buyers have come from and where the sellers have gone are key questions. Of course, Halifax is an awesome place to live, and it's also one of the more affordable places to buy property, especially if you compare our ocean frontage prices with the east coast. Of course there are several more factors that have brought us here, and one of the more important questions to consider is when things will change. Make sure to stay tuned to find out, and thanks for stopping by!

Meet Nala! This stunning young lady is hoping that you will choose her for a walk so she can show you what a sweetheart she is.
She can be a little bouncy when meeting new people as she is just too happy. 
She loves her squeaky toys and is hoping you will be the one to play with her always.
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This "cuddly companion" is available through the Nova Scotia SPCA, a non profit rescue organization from Halifax, Nova Scotia. More info about her and other adoptable's looking for their furever home, and ways to help or donate can be found by clicking HERE.

LET ME HELP YOU OUT!
​Have a question about the Halifax Real Estate market? Thinking this might be the time to purchase or list your property? I can provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis or you can Contact me to advise you on your best plan of action for your real estate transaction and get the most advanced real estate system working for you. Feel free to contact me with questions or comments. Follow me on Twitter to keep up to the minute with all things Halifax real estate @HalifaxRealEst and friend me on Facebook and Google+ :) Please note that these opinions and comments are solely mine and mine alone. Don't forget to bookmark my page, and visit often!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of  May 9th - May 16th, 2019
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 351 (401, 378, 329, 359) *420
Sold:  203  (209, 197, 206, 232) *202
Sale To Listing Ratio: 58% (52%, 52%, 63%, 64%) *48%
Price Changes: 181 (177, 171, 139, 135) *215
Listings that went conditional/pending: 232 (261, 273, 186, 250)  *237
Expired/Cancelled: 56 (62, 121, 69, 73, 54) *69
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  3,375 (3,300, 3,268, 3,312, 3,233) +4,193
Absorption Rate in weeks:  17 (16, 16, 18, 18) *23

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,897 (1,878, 1,828, 1,860, 1,798) *2,426
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $366,851 ($350k,$356k,$336k,$323k) *$356k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $358,937 ($344k,$348k,$329k,$315k) *$341k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98%  (98%, 98%, 98%, 98%) *96%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $299,100 ($299k,$295k,$290k,$290k)*$285k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$291,500 ($290k,$287k,$283k,$284k)*$280k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 44 (59, 53, 65, 60) *62

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  260 (261, 258, 257, 252) *410
Average Condo Listing Price:  $316,466 ($276k, $274k, $243k, $251k) *$254k
Average Condo Selling Price: $311,127 ($272k, $266k, $236k, $241k) *$247k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98% (98%, 97%, 97%, 96%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $248,250 ($245k, $248k, $246k, $250k) *$236k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $241,000 ($239k, $241k, $241k, $245k) *$225k
Average Days on Market Condos: 43 (46, 60, 65, 69) *95

Active Vacant Lots: 943 (934, 931, 936, 926) *1,000

Market Rant
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, or perhaps just entering the real estate market here in Halifax, there should be no surprise to start out with another "hot market in Halifax" alert. This week keeps the train rolling with yet another showing of solid sales numbers, and marginal inventory gain. Buyer activity wained slightly this week, but seemed to catch momentum as the week progressed to cap the week with a decent result. Still quite a number of price changes that occurred this week, which means not everything is flying off the shelf or enjoying the frenzied activity some communities and price points are. Listings coming off the market in the expired/cancelled fashion are still slightly down this week as well, but that doesn't really surprise me given the market conditions. Despite these constantly positive week to week sales reports, the absorption rate actually climbed a week, which caught me a bit off guard. Still, it is reporting that much lower than last year, and I have a suspicion that the rate will likely drop a few more weeks before making its climb back to the seasonal trend. Right in the thick of it now, so make sure you stay tuned to keep a track on the highs and lows of our real estate market here in Halifax. Thanks for stopping by!

Meet Audrey! This beautiful bluenose-pitty mix is looking for a new family to play fetch with. Audrey is a very bubbly girl and loves to meet new people - you can spot her bum wiggling from a mile away! She looks forward to hanging out on the couch, receiving belly rubs and sneaking in all the kisses she can get (if you let her).

Audrey is on a weight loss diet and requires a family that is committed to helping her shed a few pounds.

Her ideal home would be one of the following:

-Free of other animals (she is very anxious around cats and other dogs; will politely say hello, but can be dominate)
-Active, yet laid back when the time is right
-No children please as she can be quite pushy and grabby with her toys

If you'd like to meet Audrey, come on by during adoption hours; 12-4pm daily.
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This "cuddly companion" is available through Homeward Bound City Pound, a non profit rescue organization from Halifax, Nova Scotia. More info about her and other adoptable's looking for their furever home, and ways to help or donate can be found by clicking HERE.

LET ME HELP YOU OUT!
​Have a question about the Halifax Real Estate market? Thinking this might be the time to purchase or list your property? I can provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis or you can Contact me to advise you on your best plan of action for your real estate transaction and get the most advanced real estate system working for you. Feel free to contact me with questions or comments. Follow me on Twitter to keep up to the minute with all things Halifax real estate @HalifaxRealEst and friend me on Facebook and Google+ :) Please note that these opinions and comments are solely mine and mine alone. Don't forget to bookmark my page, and visit often!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of  May 2nd - May 9th, 2019
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 401 (378, 329, 359, 363) *379
Sold:  209  (197, 206, 232, 168) *186
Sale To Listing Ratio: 52% (52%, 63%, 64%, 46%) *49%
Price Changes: 177 (171, 139, 135, 141) *204
Listings that went conditional/pending: 261 (273, 186, 250, 246)  *191
Expired/Cancelled: 62 (121, 69, 73, 54, 161) *82
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  3,300 (3,268, 3,312, 3,233, 3,221) +4,088
Absorption Rate in weeks:  16 (16, 18, 18, 21) *23

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,878 (1,828, 1,860, 1,798, 1,802) *2,364
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $350,285 ($356k,$336k,$323k,$328k) *$348k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $344,003 ($348k,$329k,$315k,$337k) *$341k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98%  (98%, 98%, 98%, 103%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $298,450 ($295k,$290k,$290k)*$286k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$289,900 ($287k,$283k,$284k)*$280k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 59 (53, 65, 60, 54) *59

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  261 (258, 257, 252, 251) *383
Average Condo Listing Price:  $276,255 ($274k, $243k, $251k, $319k) *$265k
Average Condo Selling Price: $271,559 ($266k, $236k, $241k, $323k) *$255k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98% (97%, 97%, 96%, 101%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $244,900 ($248k, $246k, $250k, $248k) *$235k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $239,000 ($241k, $241k, $245k, $241k) *$225k
Average Days on Market Condos: 46 (60, 65, 69, 76) *41

Active Vacant Lots: 934 (931, 936, 926, 927) *993

Market Rant
And we're back on track...again! Inventory took a small step this week in the northern direction, which should come as a bit of relief to buyers currently on the market. Although listings seem to be trickling to market this week, they are also coming to market and being met with a surplus of buyers that have been looking for the right fit. We crested the 400 market for new additions this week as well, which is the single highest inventory addition of the year so far. It almost seems as quickly as they go up they are coming back down, and that could be simplified by the sales to list ratio: For the fourth consecutive week we have seen the ratio report over 50%, so at the current rate, out of two houses that come to market, 1 sells. Pretty good environment really, especially considering that if you rewind to the years prior to 2016 you could likely count on one hand how many times it bumped over 50% all year. Sure, that may be a bit over the top, but it's nice to report on a healthy market! Values remain strong this week, and a bit of an anomaly this week; single family homes average sales (using six months) price increased again this week over 3% for the second consecutive week. Why that is weird is because of how quickly and by the amount of change that has happened in two short weeks to affect a six month average stat. Nothing is out of bounds though, and these are the growing pains we are starting to see come out if the current market environment. Stay tuned to the blog to keep up, and thanks for stopping by!

Meet Fleur! This little flower is looking for the perfect home to help her bloom! She's timid when meeting new people and requires someone experienced and patient to help her show her true colours. She would benefit from a quiet home with not many new people coming and going.

A little bit of sun every day is required. She has a lot of energy and would love to go for long walks or play with you outside. Plenty of undestructible toys are a necessity for her!

Fleur's ideal home:
- Without children
- With or without cats
- Quiet home preferred
- Registration in obedience classes is required upon adoption
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This "cuddly companion" is available through the Marleys Hope, a non profit rescue organization from Halifax, Nova Scotia. More info about her and other adoptable's looking for their furever home, and ways to help or donate can be found by clicking HERE.

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​Have a question about the Halifax Real Estate market? Thinking this might be the time to purchase or list your property? I can provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis or you can Contact me to advise you on your best plan of action for your real estate transaction and get the most advanced real estate system working for you. Feel free to contact me with questions or comments. Follow me on Twitter to keep up to the minute with all things Halifax real estate @HalifaxRealEst and friend me on Facebook and Google+ :) Please note that these opinions and comments are solely mine and mine alone. Don't forget to bookmark my page, and visit often!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of April 25th - May 2nd, 2019
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 378 (329, 359, 363, 408) *376
Sold:  197  (206, 232, 168, 147) *169
Sale To Listing Ratio: 52% (63%, 64%, 46%, 36%) *45%
Price Changes: 171 (139, 135, 141, 143) *204
Listings that went conditional/pending: 273 (186, 250, 246, 214)  *189
Expired/Cancelled: 121 (69, 73, 54, 161, 67) *87
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  3,268 (3,312, 3,233, 3,221, 3,204) +3,989
Absorption Rate in weeks:  16 (18, 18, 21, 22) *23

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,828 (1,860, 1,798, 1,802, 1,780) *2,309
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $355,938 ($336k,$323k,$328k,$366k) *$340k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $347,606 ($329k,$315k,$337k,$356k) *$330k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98%  (98%, 98%, 103%, 97%) *97%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $294,900 ($290k,$290k,$290k)*$285k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$287,000 ($283k,$284k,$285k)*$278k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 53 (65, 60, 54, 71) *64

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  258 (257, 252, 251, 248) *379
Average Condo Listing Price:  $274,239 ($243k, $251k, $319k, $314k) *$225k
Average Condo Selling Price: $266,200 ($236k, $241k, $323k, $304k) *$217k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 97% (97%, 96%, 101%, 97%) 96%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $247,500 ($246k, $250k, $248k, $248k) *$235k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $241,000 ($241k, $245k, $241k, $241k) *$225k
Average Days on Market Condos: 60 (65, 69, 76, 60) *54

Active Vacant Lots: 931 (936, 926, 927, 923) *966

Market Rant
And just like that, we are back to reducing inventory levels...again. After a a few slow trickle weeks of products causing a slight increase in the inventory, this weeks activity slipped the overall count back under the 3,300 mark. There is the end/beginning of the month listing churn factor, but the slight addition of this weeks products didn't seem to stand a chance against the factors clipping the inventory from the market this week. Sales reported decently, but the amount of properties that changed to conditional was the star of the show this week. No doubt, that was one of the largest contributing components of the reduction, amongst others, and without hitting the peak of the Spring market I can only wonder where we go from here. It almost felt like there was a calm over the market in the last couple of weeks, but just like that it ramped back up again, double time! Values across the board reported higher than average, and the surge of buyers has caused another reduction of 2 weeks from the absorption rate, so things are rapidly changing. I talked about how the market landscape was a challenge for buyers, and that was months ago. It has changed that much more at this point, which I cannot say it's any better for buyers, in fact, it's even more challenging. The peak is on its way, so stay tuned to the blog to keep tabs on the ever changing landscape of the market here in Halifax. Thanks for stopping by!

Kirby is a sweet love bug looking for a furver home 

He was roaming and may have been used in the past as a guard dog. He likes to barks to warn you when someone is near but has been friendly with everybody that he's met. 

Kirby is is searching for love all the time and wants to be close to you. He enjoys showing off his tricks sit, lie down, paw x2 and speak, spin and is eager to learn more. He also loves catching treats and is fantastic at catching just about anything thrown his way, or any flies that come too close. His other favorite pastime is to join you in the car for a drive. He loves it! 

He would be wonderful for someone who loves to hike or walk as he walks nicely on leash with a halti or gentle leader. He also loves to play fetch and will bring it back every time and drop it without you having to ask. Another favourite game is playing ball with his paws, like soccer. He also doesn't mind getting a bath and has been to the spa (Pet Valu) to get all nice for his future family. 

Kirby would like to be the only pet in the home and live with children 12+. If you think you'd be a good fit for this fella, apply today at www.marleyshope.com.​

This "cuddly companion" is available through the Marleys Hope, a non profit rescue organization from Halifax, Nova Scotia. More info about her and other adoptable's looking for their furever home, and ways to help or donate can be found by clicking HERE.

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​Have a question about the Halifax Real Estate market? Thinking this might be the time to purchase or list your property? I can provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis or you can Contact me to advise you on your best plan of action for your real estate transaction and get the most advanced real estate system working for you. Feel free to contact me with questions or comments. Follow me on Twitter to keep up to the minute with all things Halifax real estate @HalifaxRealEst and friend me on Facebook and Google+ :) Please note that these opinions and comments are solely mine and mine alone. Don't forget to bookmark my page, and visit often!

Once in awhile there is a property that comes to market that exceeds expectation and forgo’s the need for compromise, 476 Viscount Run is that property. Situated on a expansive lot in desirable Kingswood North, this smartly designed executive split entry home, with features and style that are sure to impress, is waiting for you. The upper level hosts a huge open concept style kitchen/dining/living area, the spacious master bedroom complete with en-suite bath, two additional generously sized bedrooms and the main bath. The lower level hosts a big and bright recreation room accented by a cozy propane fireplace, additional bedroom, laundry, and convenient bathroom. All accented by the finishes you would expect in a home of this caliber, and the heart of the home boasts heating and cooling from the efficient ducted heat-pump. Need room for all the toys? In addition to the double attached garage, there is a fully finished, heated and cooled, double detached and wired garage...plus two sizeable sheds! The grounds are stunning and meticulously cared for, and with the sizeable back deck and fully fenced-in above ground pool you are sure to be the envy of all the neighbours. Recreation close by, a sought after school district, short commute to the city and all amenities make the property location ideal, all the bonuses of the property make this “the one”. Don’t wait, contact today to get your personal tour.

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​Have a question about the Halifax Real Estate market? Thinking this might be the time to purchase or list your property? I can provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis or you can Contact me to advise you on your best plan of action for your real estate transaction and get the most advanced real estate system working for you. Feel free to contact me with questions or comments. Follow me on Twitter to keep up to the minute with all things Halifax real estate @HalifaxRealEst and friend me on Facebook and Google+ :) Please note that these opinions and comments are solely mine and mine alone. Don't forget to bookmark my page, and visit often!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of April 18th-25th, 2019
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 329 (359, 363, 408, 291) *350
Sold:  206  (232, 168, 147, 155) *185
Sale To Listing Ratio: 63% (64%, 46%, 36%, 53%) *53%
Price Changes: 139 (135, 141, 143, 105) *202
Listings that went conditional/pending: 186 (250, 246, 214, 190)  *246
Expired/Cancelled: 69 (73, 54, 161, 67, 75) *87
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  3,312 (3,233, 3,221, 3,204, 3,181) +4,034
Absorption Rate in weeks:  18 (18, 21, 22, 23) *25

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,860 (1,798, 1,802, 1,780, 1,720) *2,311
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $335,469 ($323k,$328k,$366k,$381k) *$366k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $329,415 ($315k,$337k,$356k,$370k) *$356k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98%  (98%, 103%, 97%,98%) *97%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $289,949 ($290k,$290k,$290k)*$283k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$283,112 ($284k,$285k,$284k)*$276k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 65 (60, 54, 71, 62) *71

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  257 (252, 251, 248, 255) *384
Average Condo Listing Price:  $242,610 ($251k, $319k, $314k, $252k) *$226k
Average Condo Selling Price: $236,409 ($241k, $323k, $304k, $246k) *$226k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 97% (96%, 101%, 97%, 97%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $246,250 ($250k, $248k, $248k, $240k) *$237k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $241,000 ($245k, $241k, $241k, $232k) *$227k
Average Days on Market Condos: 65 (69, 76, 60, 82) *59

Active Vacant Lots: 936 (926, 927, 923, 948) *988

Market Rant
Now that's a bit more like it! There was a pretty decent addition to the overall inventory this week, and the gap is starting to close between this year and last, but I'm still wondering how it got there. New listings were somewhat average for this time of year, and so too were sales. Buyers activity cooled off a bit this week, which reported below the 200 mark for the first time in almost a week, but nothing was too far out of whack to cause major fluctuations. With this small inventory gain, the absorption rate remained on par, which is probably a good thing given the highly competitive sellers market that we find ourselves in. Still seeing hot areas in multiple offer situations and essentially vaporizing from the market, which has caused a build-up of would be buyers, leaving them frustrated and wondering when things will cool off. Average values are holding strong across the board, and there is the average annual gain ongoing, but if this market keeps up, we should see a higher than average annual gain this year due to the overages being paid during these multiple offer situations. In the peak of the market and things are not slowing down anytime soon it would appear, so make sure to stop by to stay on top of the market and get informed. Thanks for stopping by!

Roxy is a beautiful and kind soul. She is about 2-3 years old and looking for a home of her own.
She loves spending a lot of time in a comfy rocking recliner looking out the window soaking up the sun.
She was amazingly patient with her babies, and now looking for a home to show her love and dedication to her humans. She loves cuddles, and flops over pretty fast for belly rubs the minute she is shown attention. 
She is a playful girl, and her favorite toy is a bone. It will keep her occupied for ages.
She has been known not to love being along and so will need a family who is around more will be better for her. 
She knows "give paw" "down" and "around" only in the counterclockwise direction. For some reason as hard as she tries she cannot complete a clockwise turn. On walks she doesn't like to get her feet wet or muddy and will only go out in the rain if you go with her. She figures if she's getting wet, so are you 😊
Roxy likes to bark to warn you that people are coming. She used to bark at everything she saw but she is gaining confidence and now barks far less. This is something the adopter will have to keep working on.
She is excellent on leash, and even an excellent running partner. She needs to be exercised daily or she gets excitable. A family that can meet her exercise needs is essential, a large fenced in yard where she can run around freely will be a bonus for her as she is not a fan of other dogs.
Kids 16+ for Roxy, 

This "cuddly companion" is available through the Marleys Hope, a non profit rescue organization from Halifax, Nova Scotia. More info about her and other adoptable's looking for their furever home, and ways to help or donate can be found by clicking HERE.

LET ME HELP YOU OUT!
​Have a question about the Halifax Real Estate market? Thinking this might be the time to purchase or list your property? I can provide you with a complimentary comparative market analysis or you can Contact me to advise you on your best plan of action for your real estate transaction and get the most advanced real estate system working for you. Feel free to contact me with questions or comments. Follow me on Twitter to keep up to the minute with all things Halifax real estate @HalifaxRealEst and friend me on Facebook and Google+ :) Please note that these opinions and comments are solely mine and mine alone. Don't forget to bookmark my page, and visit often!