(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 175 (145) *198
Sold:  56  (32) *54
Sale To Listing Ratio: 32% (22%) *27%
Price Changes: 78 (44) *60
Conditional Sale: 96 (53)  *96
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 66 (204) *51
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,427 (1,411) *1,356
Absorption Rate: *

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 673 (660) *622
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $583,011 ($583k) *$618k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $570,111 ($558k) *$604k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98% (96%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo):$579,900 ($580k) *$550K
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price(6 mo):$570,000 ($570k)*$555k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 56 (64) *55

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  185 (180) *135
Average Condo Listing Price:  $478,071 ($457k) *$495k
Average Condo Selling Price: $464,142 ($450k) *$495k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 97% (98%)  *100%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $439,945 ($440k) *$450k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $430,000 ($430k) *$450k
Average Days on Market Condos 48 (29) *54

Active Vacant Lots: 360 (364) *393

Market Rant
The first full stretch of the new year is starting to bring a bit more life back into the Halifax market. New listings picked up from the quieter holiday stretch, giving buyers a few more options to work with, while sales activity also showed a healthy rebound. Inventory edged up slightly overall, but remains well below what we’d consider a balanced market, keeping competition very much in play.

Single-family homes continue to be the market’s steady anchor. Pricing has held firm, homes are still selling close to asking, and while days on market remain longer than peak seasons, they’re trending in a more comfortable, predictable range for both buyers and sellers. Condos saw a bit more movement as well, with pricing strengthening and listings turning over more consistently than in recent weeks.

Looking ahead, this feels like a market shaking off the last of the holiday slowdown and settling into its early-year groove. As more listings come online and buyers re-engage after the break, we’ll be watching closely to see how momentum builds heading deeper into the winter months. Stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of the changing market, and thanks for stopping by! 

(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 145 () *149
Sold:  32  () *44
Sale To Listing Ratio: 22% () *30%
Price Changes: 44 () *42
Conditional Sale: 53 ()  *57
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 204 () *57
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,411 () *1,309
Absorption Rate: *

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 660 () *617
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $582,697 ($) *$606k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $557,756 () *$560k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 96% () *92%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo):$579,900 () *$550K
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price(6 mo):$570,000 ()*$556k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 64 () *37

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  180 () *127
Average Condo Listing Price:  $457,199 () *$469k
Average Condo Selling Price: $449,750 () *$464k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98% ()  *99%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $439,900 () *$449k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $430,000 () *$449k
Average Days on Market Condos 29 () *43

Active Vacant Lots: 364 () *378

Market Rant
As the calendar turns and the New Year begins, the market in the Halifax Regional Municipality is easing into January with a noticeably quieter feel. New listings slowed over the holiday stretch, while overall activity reflected the typical seasonal pause that often comes with year-end celebrations and winter weather. Inventory continues to trend lower, giving buyers fewer options to choose from, even as many take a moment to reset before jumping back in.

Single-family homes remain the main focus for buyers, with well-priced properties still finding interest despite longer decision timelines. While the pace has softened, sellers who are prepared and priced appropriately are continuing to see steady engagement. Condos are showing a similar seasonal calm, offering buyers a bit more breathing room and opportunity as they plan their next move.

Looking ahead, January often serves as a warm-up for the year to come. As routines return and goals are set, we typically see renewed momentum build through the weeks ahead. For buyers and sellers alike, this quieter window can be a great time to plan, prepare, and position yourself for a strong start to the year. Stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of the changing market, and thanks for stopping by!