Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 300 (258, 217, 260, 192) *362
Sold:  149  (138, 109, 128, 98) *201
Sale To Listing Ratio: 50% (54%, 50%, 49%, 51%) *56%
Price Changes: 83 (61, 53, 58, 55)*48
Listings that went conditional/pending: 176 (196, 128, 154, 132)  *270
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 43 (37, 69, 69, 21) *35
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,273 (1,202, 1,216, 1,180, 1,158) *712
Absorption Rate in weeks: 10 (10, 13, 12, 13) *4

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 633 (580, 604, 584, 564) *293
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $625,740 ($644k,$582k,$500k,$582k) *$540k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $627,936  ($640k,$585k,$553k,$582k) *$619k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (99%, 101%, 101%, 99%) *115%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo):$499,900 ($500k,$490k,$490k,$480k) *$440k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price(6 mo):$495,000 ($480k,485k, $484k,$476k)*$520k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 29 (29, 28, 24, 32) *9

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  101 (102, 99, 92, 78) *58
Average Condo Listing Price:  $435,983 ($455k, $492k, $425k, $437k) *$653k
Average Condo Selling Price: $453,905 ($453k, $487k, $427k, $440k) *$705k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 125% (99%, 99%, 101%, 101%)  *108%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $399,900 ($400k, $400k, $400k, $400k) *$380k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $402,950 ($405k, $403k, $403k, $405k) *$425k
Average Days on Market Condos: 10 (21, 21, 32, 19) *8

Active Vacant Lots: 401 (380, 369, 370, 377) *235

Market Rant
Largest inventory gain of the year so far, hitting the 300 mark for new additions this week! Sales also picked up momentum this week, with an above average week that looks closer to pandemic market numbers. Still shy of this time last year, but one of the healthiest sales week of the year so far, with the expectation that more are on the way! Surprisingly, however, was buyer activity this week. With these solid stats getting put up, you would think that there would be a momentum shift and things would carry on with increased buyer activity. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case, as we saw the reduction of conditional/pending properties around HRM this week, perhaps lending to a bit more discerning vision to current buyers. Although offer holds and buyer activity are still apparent, it would seem buyers are being a bit more selective with what they choose to set their sights on. When multiple offers do happen (which seems to be quite popular at the moment), the winning bid is not usually a number extremely over the asking price. The good thing the cooling market has brought is a bit of stabilization, so value can actually be measured.... to a degree. At this point, it is anyones guess how the year will turn out, but the numbers are pointing to normalcy. Still lots of market left this season, so stay tuned to the blog to stay informed! Thanks for stopping by! 

Hey doggy lovers! My name is Petunia, named after a flower because I am a delicate, beautiful, and strong. I am a one and a half year old Lab/Retriever mix girl weighing around 50 lbs. I came from Louisiana a few weeks ago. Now I am ready to find my forever home!


I am house trained. I have had a few accidents in my new foster daddy’s home, but we worked hard together and I am proud to say that I no longer use the washroom in the house. I love toys, whenever I get a chance I like to prove that no toy is indestructible. I sometimes need a cue if I am doing something mischievous and getting into things I shouldn’t be.

I was previously fostered in Louisiana with multiple dogs, while I was recovering from my surgery. I had no issues at all there. However, since being in Canada, I had a couple of incidents with my last 2 foster homes. I was fine for the first couple days but then I wasn't. I'm not sure what happened or why but I bit the resident’s dogs. This was not my proudest moment. I am now in a pet free foster home and should continue to be in one for my forever home. I don’t seem to have any issues playing with dogs outside as I have been playing with multiple dogs frequently outside. Although I think being muzzle trained would be ideal. I did see a cat and did not try to chase them but again pet free is ideal. 

So about my surgery, I had a hip replacement which took some time to heal. But the good news is that I got the latest brand. Still working on getting used to it, that is probably why i sit funny sometimes or on walks I tend to pull. I am learning not to jump on people but I get so excited to see people I forget my manners.

I am not nervous around anyone. This is probably not a good trait cause I don’t know what stranger danger is. I do not bark at all. Actually, that is not true my foster daddy once caught me barking in my sleep but that’s about it. He was getting worried that I might have been mute. I’ll accept love in the form of pets anytime but my favourite thing is food. I am totally food motivated. I don’t even care if it’s edible.

I love the vet! I just went for a full check up and the place is like willy wonka chocolate factory. It’s pretty much unlimited treats, while they poked and prodded me but its totally worth it. I got a clean bill of health.

I love going for walks! I’ll sit at the door and wait to go out to do my business. I don’t mind going in the car with you, I love the front seat especially if you have heated seats, what can I say, I am a princess.

I’m a super cuddly gal that would love to lie on the couch with you or on top of you. My foster paw-rents gave me my own bed but I’d much rather be in theirs. I am also crate trained, you just have to point and say kennel. Most times I listen but I will always listen if you have food in your hand.

I am a really good girl who is looking for a home where I can be your one and only. If you think I am the girl for you, fill out an application today. 

My adoption fee is a $500 donation to the rescue to help save more dogs like me. I am spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, come with a 6-week trial of pet insurance from PetSecure and have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at https://form.jotform.com/60895241776264 

This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Animal Rescue Society, a non profit rescue organization from 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!

VIEWPOINT REALTY

Are you familiar with ViewPoint Realty? How about the ViewPoint Realty interactive real estate map? It's a powerful tool for all your property research needs and when you are ready to buy or sell, its the competitive edge over your competition! Not to mention, it's now more rewarding then ever to become a ViewPoint client, just click HERE to find out more. More savings and more information, sign up today! Or, click HERE to go right to the map and get property shopping!

Looking for a little extra help finding that "needle in a haystack"? The innovators at my brokerage, ViewPoint Realty, have introduced another forward-thinking information tool for your property search needs. Its called "neighbourhoods" and it will break down some stats and give you a more focused tool on the area(s) you are looking for. We also offer mortgage and insurance solutions too! Check it out at viewpoint.ca and get more info now! Just another way Viewpoint Realty is advancing the property buying and selling process.


Newest Blog post HERE
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Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 258 (217, 260, 192, 165) *248
Sold:  138  (109, 128, 98, 85) *170
Sale To Listing Ratio: 54% (50%, 49%, 51%, 51%) *69%
Price Changes: 61 (53, 58, 55, 44)*35
Listings that went conditional/pending: 196 (128, 154, 132, 108)  *169
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 37 (69, 69, 21, 29) *38
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,202 (1,216, 1,180, 1,158, 1,130) *675
Absorption Rate in weeks: 10 (13, 12, 13, 13) *

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 580 (604, 584, 564, 552) *269
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $643,970 ($582k,$500k,$582k,$565k) *$481
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $639,538  ($585k,$553k,$582k,$567k) *$570k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99%  (101%, 101%, 99%, 101%) *119%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo):$499,900 ($490k,$490k,$480k,$480k) *$430k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price(6 mo):$490,000 (485k, $484k,$476k,$475k)*$515k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 29 (28, 24, 32, 27) *9

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  102 (99, 92, 78, 79) *53
Average Condo Listing Price:  $455,062 ($492k, $425k, $437k, $435k) *$405k
Average Condo Selling Price: $453,375 ($487k, $427k, $440k, $487k) *$479k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (99%, 101%, 101%, 102%)  *118%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $399,900 ($400k, $400k, $400k, $408k) *$372k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $404,900 ($403k, $403k, $405k, $406k) *$422k
Average Days on Market Condos: 21 (21, 32, 19, 10) *5

Active Vacant Lots: 380 (369, 370, 377, 368) *234

Market Rant
Looks like the Spring market is in full swing! Solid reports in both new market listings and buyer activity as reflected in the pending stat, both reporting higher than this time last year. Decent sales week as well, with a positive showing for this years market, despite still reporting lower than this time last year. The big surprise this week is the absorption rate. Sure, we have had a few good month of activity, but this is a slow change stat, usually. If you imagine the absorption rate as the accelerator of a car, the more you press the pedal to the floor, the faster you go. With the absorption rate, the lower it pushes, the faster things disappear from the market. With interest rates and overall prices stabilizing, the market may not seem so intimidating to buyers anymore, inviting them back. We are also starting to see first time, somewhat affordable properties come to market this year, which has not been the case in the last couple. Another interesting report this week are the sales values, especially the median single family home list/sell prices for the last six months. Late last year they somewhat stabilized, with the projection being a further drop coming into the 2023 market year, however, prices recovered and this stat has been on the rise ever since. This month alone, this six month average has actually increased 20k in a few weeks for listing, and 15k for selling. With more inventory on the way, these numbers should cool as demand is met, but it's anyones guess where and when that ceiling will arrive. Luckily, I have you covered, so stay tuned to the blog to stay informed! Thanks for stopping by! 

I'm Guero. I am a 6 yr old, Am Staff mix fella weighing approx. 50lbs. I came all the way from Texas a couple weeks ago in hopes of a better life. Now I just need a forever family to complete that dream. 

I like chasing balls and my tug toy. At first, I wouldn’t bring the ball back to be re-thrown, but now I do. I did have a little issue with my new tug toy my foster mom made me. They tried to take it away from me so I let out a few warning growls. That was before I knew them well, but now that I do, when they insist on taking it, I do let it go without issues. I now know it’s my toy, and that they will give it back. We now only play tug with a rubber tug, and not my special one (the cloth one they throw and let me bring it back). Foster mom thinks that it would be best for me to be with older children who understand boundaries.

I’m a bit hesitant around new people, more so with men but a little time and I warm up to everyone. When I’m not asking my foster family for reassuring pats, I’ll find a spot out of the way to wait until the new people are gone. I may flinch if someone goes to pat the top of my head when I’m not expecting it so please give me a few minutes with new people so it's not so scary for me. I am also scared of brooms, if you have one in your hands, I will run and hide. 😥

I do love pats and cuddles and I go find everyone in the family to get more. I didn’t care for stairs at first, but now I have no problem going up and down in search of more people to tell me what an amazing boy I am! 

I don’t like it when my foster-family leave the house, mostly because I want them to take me with them. I’ll whine a bit, but then I’ll go lay down and wait. If they all go out, I’ll usually curl up on the couch to wait (or sometimes in foster mom and dad’s bed, where I’m not supposed to be, hehe!). 

I love my dog bed, and like to be covered with a blanket so that I’m nice and cozy. I’m a medium energy dog, my foster-family takes me on multiple short (1km) walks a day. I would be happy with as many walks as you’re willing to give me. I walk pretty well on a leash but I stop frequently to mark. I often forget and pull a bit, but I settle down again when reminded. I like to walk on the curb when on my walks.

I eat up all the food I’m given right away and won’t leave any for later so I probably wouldn't do too well being free fed. I haven’t taken anything from tables or counters, and while I do look for tasty tidbits that might have fallen, if I think someone else might want them, I’ll leave them be. When I’m offered treats, I take them politely from foster mom’s hand. I won’t try to get into the garbage or the compost, and I won’t try to destroy anything. 

I’m fully housetrained! When I want to go out, I paw at the door. If no one hears, sometimes I’ll whine, and occasionally I’ll bark. I do bark at unexpected noises and I sing as loud as I can when I hear firetruck sirens, but for the most part, I’m a pretty quiet dog.

I have met cats before and while they don’t seem to bother me here, in Texas, my buddy and I busted through a fence to chase one. Karma sure got me that day as I hurt my eye busting out of that fence but I'm ok now. So maybe it would be better if there were no cats. I love playing with other dogs, and I ask to go play with every dog I meet on my walks. A canine sibling would be great. 

I can “sit” for my leash to be put on and while my food is given. I don’t reliably know “come” but I respond really well to foster mom’s excited voice. I’m starting to know “off” when I jump up on the furniture. I don’t jump on people. I can shake hands. I try hard to do whatever is asked of me, even though sometimes I don’t quite understand. I’m a smart boy, though, and foster mom thinks that it won’t take me long to learn everything I need to know to achieve my maximum potential. 

My foster family will be very sad to see me go, but happy for me to have found my forever home. Are you my forever home?

My adoption fee is a $450 donation to the rescue to help save more dogs like me. I am neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, come with a 6-week trial of pet insurance from PetSecure and have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at https://form.jotform.com/60895241776264 

This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Animal Rescue Society, a non profit rescue organization from 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!

VIEWPOINT REALTY

Are you familiar with ViewPoint Realty? How about the ViewPoint Realty interactive real estate map? It's a powerful tool for all your property research needs and when you are ready to buy or sell, its the competitive edge over your competition! Not to mention, it's now more rewarding then ever to become a ViewPoint client, just click HERE to find out more. More savings and more information, sign up today! Or, click HERE to go right to the map and get property shopping!

Looking for a little extra help finding that "needle in a haystack"? The innovators at my brokerage, ViewPoint Realty, have introduced another forward-thinking information tool for your property search needs. Its called "neighbourhoods" and it will break down some stats and give you a more focused tool on the area(s) you are looking for. We also offer mortgage and insurance solutions too! Check it out at viewpoint.ca and get more info now! Just another way Viewpoint Realty is advancing the property buying and selling process.


Newest Blog post HERE

Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 217 (260, 192, 165, 185) *337
Sold:  109  (128, 98, 85, 100) *181
Sale To Listing Ratio: 50% (49%, 51%, 51%, 54%) *54%
Price Changes: 53 (58, 55, 44, 54)*44
Listings that went conditional/pending: 128 (154, 132, 108, 110)  *266
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 69 (69, 21, 29, 34) *38
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,216 (1,180, 1,158, 1,130, 1,119) *655
Absorption Rate in weeks: 13 (12, 13, 13, 13) *

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 604 (584, 564, 552, 529) *245
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $581,695 ($500k,$582k,$565k,$626k) *$504k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $585,361  ($553k,$582k,$567k,$627k) *$609k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (101%, 99%, 101%, 101%) *121%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo):$489,900 ($490k,$480k,$480k,$480k) *$430k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price(6 mo):$485,000 ($484k,$476k,$475k,$475k)*$510k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 28 (24, 32, 27, 32) *7

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  99 (92, 78, 79, 78) *52
Average Condo Listing Price:  $491,516 ($425k, $437k, $435k, $481k) *$455k
Average Condo Selling Price: $487,158 ($427k, $440k, $487k, $416k) *$513k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (101%, 101%, 102%, 101%)  *113%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $399,900 ($400k, $400k, $408k, $410k) *$375k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $402,950 ($403k, $405k, $406k, $408k) *$421k
Average Days on Market Condos: 21 (32, 19, 10, 22) *5

Active Vacant Lots: 369 (370, 377, 368, 373) *241

Market Rant
Some more inventory padding was added to the market again week, despite the limited number of new listings that hit the market. Inventory continues its road to recovery, with stale listings starting to pad the overall numbers, giving new buyers to market some options to consider. Listing activity likely reported lower than average this week due to the Easter long weekend, and historically, the true "Spring" market arrives at this point. The expectation now is that we will continue to see listings come to market, with on a  more frequent basis, where it will grow in numbers until late may / early June. That was the way our historic trend worked anyways, so it will be interesting to see if these usual patterns are revisited post pandemic market. Buyer activity was lacklustre again this week as well, but I can't help but consider the holiday for this report too. Now is the time to get down to it, so you can expect some reports with more substance in the near future, if we do get back to previous trends. Perhaps there is a new market on the way this year, which seems possible given the way things have reported. Only time will tell, and I have you covered, so be sure to stay tuned to the blog and stay informed! Thanks for stopping by! 

I'm Willow. I am an 8 month old, Golden Doodle lady weighing approximately 45lbs. I was surrendered to the rescue a couple weeks ago and am now ready to start the search for my forever home. 

I haven't had any interaction with cats or kids while in care but my previous home had 2 young boys that I loved alot. I had a beagle brother previously but his play style and mine didn’t vibe. He was pushy and kind of a bully. I am learning to play with 1 y/o Cockapoo in my foster home who has a great temperament. We play-wrestle, share food and water dish and sleep in the same bed without any issues. I'm very responsive to positive affirmation. 

I could definitely use more work on my leash skills. I pull when on walks and may bark at approaching dogs/people until they get close, then I settle down. My recall isn't great either but I'm still a puppy so lots to learn. I'm very food motivated and respond and listen well when I'm offered a treat so training should be a breeze with these tools.

I am a medium-high energy gal, I love having 1-2 hours of activity per day. 2 good walks per day and I like to run and chase a ball in a fenced in yard. I am completely housebroken with regular bathroom breaks outside. I'll let you know when I need to go outside. I love going in the car! I love looking out the window and exploring!

I'm not a chewer of furniture or house goods, although I will try to get into the garbage or pull items off the counter if you leave me alone in the house. I really do not like being left alone, I will cry for a while.

Even though I am fostered with another dog and we're getting along, I really could care less if other dogs existed. I would be happiest in a home where I can shine as the only pet, but am slowly learning how to play and socialize appropriately with my foster's dog. I'm ‘on alert’ whenever another dog is around and seem a bit unsettled, compete for my people's attention and sometimes I struggle with sharing treats, chew toys and attention. 

I'm a good sleeper. I sleep in my foster parent's room with the door closed, either on the bed with them, or on the floor on a dog bed/blankets. I tend to bark whenever I notice any activity happening outside the window at home, or on walks when we’re approaching other dogs or people. I usually settle when my fosters speak softly to me and some distracting treats help too. I am not a picky eater. I tolerate baths but they're not my favorite thing. I don’t really understand what toys are for yet but I'm sure I'll eventually get the hang of it. I do sometimes want to take the toys away from my foster fur brother when he has them, maybe out of fear that they’ll be taken away from me.

This smart girlie has mastered ‘sit’ and ‘give paw’ very easily. I am eager to learn more tricks! I'm a very affectionate lady and love to snuggle up close and give kisses. I like being close by at all times and love laying my head on my humans. I love having the freedom to run around, chase a ball and I also get very excited at meal time! I'm goofy, playful and snuggly and sometimes stick my tongue out the side of my mouth when I'm happy! 

I usually start my day with a walk around the block and bathroom break. Then in for yummy breakfast and play time—either chasing a ball or learning how to play tug on a rope. I love exercising my mind with a puzzle, snuffle mat or training session to get those extra treats. Then a mid-day nap next to my humans while they work. More walks or a run around the yard, then in for a treat filled Kong. Long evening walks after the workday are my favourite. Wind down time on the couch in the evening while the humans watch Netflix, then off to bed to settle in to my comfiest spot where I can stretch out and sleep through the night.

Anyone looking for a playful, super affectionate and sweet puppy would be so lucky to have me in their life! This happy-go-lucky girl would make an amazing family pet, I'm just missing a family! Are you that family?

My adoption fee is a $550 donation to the rescue to help save more dogs like me. I am spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, come with a 6-week trial of pet insurance from PetSecure and have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at https://form.jotform.com/60895241776264

This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Animal Rescue Society, a non profit rescue organization from 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!

VIEWPOINT REALTY

Are you familiar with ViewPoint Realty? How about the ViewPoint Realty interactive real estate map? It's a powerful tool for all your property research needs and when you are ready to buy or sell, its the competitive edge over your competition! Not to mention, it's now more rewarding then ever to become a ViewPoint client, just click HERE to find out more. More savings and more information, sign up today! Or, click HERE to go right to the map and get property shopping!

Looking for a little extra help finding that "needle in a haystack"? The innovators at my brokerage, ViewPoint Realty, have introduced another forward-thinking information tool for your property search needs. Its called "neighbourhoods" and it will break down some stats and give you a more focused tool on the area(s) you are looking for. We also offer mortgage and insurance solutions too! Check it out at viewpoint.ca and get more info now! Just another way Viewpoint Realty is advancing the property buying and selling process.


Newest Blog post HERE

Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 260 (192, 165, 185, 198) *386
Sold:  128  (98, 85, 100, 84) *199
Sale To Listing Ratio: 49% (51%, 51%, 54%, 42%) *52%
Price Changes: 58 (55, 44, 54, 55)*41
Listings that went conditional/pending: 154 (132, 108, 110, 107)  *227
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 69 (21, 29, 34, 44) *55
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,180 (1,158, 1,130, 1,119, 1,096) *675
Absorption Rate in weeks: 12 (13, 13, 13, 13) *

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 584 (564, 552, 529, 525) *265
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $549,921 ($582k,$565k,$626k,$541k) *$502k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $552,962 ($582k,$567k,$627k,$537k) *$600k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (99%, 101%, 101%, 99%) *120%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo):$489,700 ($480k,$480k,$480k,$480k) *$429k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price(6 mo):$483,500 ($476k,$475k,$475k,$475k)*$505k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 24 (32, 27, 32, 31) *7

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  92 (78, 79, 78, 78,) *60
Average Condo Listing Price:  $425,200 ($437k, $435k, $481k, $420k) *$503k
Average Condo Selling Price: $427,176 ($440k, $487k, $416k) *$525k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101% (101%, 102%, 101%, 99%)  *104%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $399,900 ($400k, $408k, $410k, $410k) *$370k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $402,950 ($405k, $406k, $408k, $405k) *$420k
Average Days on Market Condos: 32 (19, 10, 22, 23) *29

Active Vacant Lots: 370 (377, 368, 373, 365) *242

Market Rant
Market activity picked up a bit this week, with the highest count of new listings and a pretty decent sales report as well! Buyers were out again this week in full force, and it does feel like the Spring market has finally arrived here in Halifax. Values for both tracked products reported averagely this week, with the exception being the six month median list and selling prices, which had a surprisingly large uptick. The early year market surge lended to the quick recovery of sliding values and slumping sales, and while most activity is notably lower than this year at this time, the big takeaway is the rebound of the down prices. Speculators have been waiting for signs of the bottom, and as reported here last month, it did seem the slide had stopped and prices stabilized. The end of last month and this first week of April have somewhat confirmed this, but anything can happen in this market! Seems a few other markets are starting to recover across Canada, which could further strengthen ours, so it will be interesting to see how this impacts us. Still lots of Spring market to go, and I have you covered! Be sure to stay tuned to the blog and stay informed. Thanks for stopping by! 

My name is Callen. I am a 6 yr old, 17lb, chihuahua mix lady. I came from Texas before Christmas and am now starting the search for my forever home. 

I am a very timid girl who takes great comfort in other dogs. Any forever home will definitely need to have another dog. I am respectful of “dog rules” and draw comfort from the pack, dogs first, people second. I haven't met any cats so not sure what I'd think of them. As far as kids go, no thanks...too noisy and unpredictable for this girl. Although I am very shy, I haven’t shown any aggression towards anyone but my foster family does give me my space. 

I am not leash trained. My fosters have been working on it without success. A leash is an annoying, useless accessory in my eyes. Although I will tolerate it being attached, that’s as far as it goes. I go into instant flight mode when pressure is applied. Maybe once my confidence builds, it will get better. When I'm outside, I am uncomfortable and am always trying to find a way back inside to safety. Maybe I'm just an indoor type of gal. Even with my foster parents who I've been with for a couple months, if I ever got off leash, I would probably run. 

I believe once leash trained/comfortable outside I would probably benefit from and enjoy some outside physical activity in daily walks, but I am also very content to lay about. 

I know my name, working on recall and I will come most of the time when called depending on what obstacles are in my way. With treats involved, the success rate goes up. 

I use a pee pad with zero issues. Once some leash work is complete I believe the transition to outside potty would be pretty seamless as I am a very smart dog. I am treat and canine motivated. I follow my foster fur sibling almost everywhere. I will also stay close to my foster mom sometimes. As long as there are no visitors in the house, I have no issue relaxing with the family. 

I do not have separation anxiety nor am I crate trained. I prefer to sleep in a dog bed beside my humans bed, or in the living room or office. I do like the bed and will sneak on during the day or when they are out, but I need stairs to get on/off and I am uncomfortable with being that close to my humans while I'm sleeping. I am not destructive when left alone with free reign of the house. I may snoop when I'm bored so something mentally stimulating would help if you're gone...Kong, food ball, snuffle mat, etc. 

I will bark with unexpected quick moves/noises. I will also bark at men, but I'm not aggressive, just telling them to keep their distance. I am not a picky eater but don't panic if you don't see me eat. I prefer to do that when everyone is asleep. 

I don't like baths but I think I tolerated it like a champ. I have shown some interest in toys so I believe, in time, I'll get the hang of them. My tolerance of people has improved since I arrived, however I am still very wary of people in general and will not seek out physical affection. 

To sum me up, I am a wonderful girl who would do excellent in a home with another dog and owners willing to put the time in to acclimate me to life in a household. I would not recommend a home with children due to noise/activity but older teens would probably be fine. I have a slight aversion to men, but nothing that can’t be worked past, I have not been aggressive. In the short time I have been here, I have adjusted at a slow and steady pace, and am now seeking out a family to further build that trust and a strong relationship with. I am a very intelligent dog and have a willingness and want to be part of a family, but struggle due to my past experiences. Are you the one to help me with this? 

My adoption fee is a $450 donation to the rescue to help save more dogs like me. I am spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, come with a 6-week trial of pet insurance from PetSecure and have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at https://form.jotform.com/60895241776264 

This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Animal Rescue Society, a non profit rescue organization from 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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