(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 151 (202, 164, 177, 210) *191
Sold:  117  (126, 110. 117, 150) *122
Sale To Listing Ratio: 78% (67%, 67%, 66%, 71%) *64%
Price Changes: 91 (119, 89, 142, 147) *105
Conditional Sale: 120 (148, 107, 144, 136)  *151
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 63 (85, 55, 132, 59) *70
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,828 (1,869, 1,900, 1,894, 2,007) *1,660
Absorption Rate: 16 (15, 15, 15, 15) *15

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home:891 (922, 953, 958, 1,028) *799
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $595,000 ($554k, $599k, $615k, $575k) *$623k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $574,000 ($544k, $585k, $610k, $560k) *$610k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 97% 98%, (99%, 99%, 97%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo):$580,000 ($585k,$586k,$585k,$585k) *$560K
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price(6 mo):$577,500 ($580k,$580k,$580k,$580k)*$560k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 32 (52, 35, 53, 39) *43

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  232 (223, 217, 215, 230) *153
Average Condo Listing Price:  $457,400 ($439k, $477k, $445k, $463k) *$469k
Average Condo Selling Price: $449,950 ($426k, $460k, $424k, $450k) *$461k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98% (97%, 96%, 95%, 97%)  *99%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $449,450 ($450k, $450k, $450k, $450k) *$450k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $440,000 ($440k, $440k, $440k, $449k) *$450k
Average Days on Market Condos 62 (63, 44, 63, 39) *18

Active Vacant Lots: 436 (431, 440, 437, 459) *492

Market Rant
The Halifax market settled into a calm but steady tempo this week. New listings arrived at a more relaxed pace, and while sales activity softened slightly, homes that did move tended to do so with solid confidence from buyers. Inventory in both the single-family and condo segments continues to thin just a touch, helping support a market that still feels balanced but quietly firm underneath. Single-family homes held their footing with stable pricing and quicker movement compared to recent weeks, while condos saw a small bump in activity paired with steadier selling conditions. Even with a bit of ebb and flow, the overall picture remains one of gentle momentum rather than big swings — a reassuring trend as we move deeper into the season.

Looking ahead, expect the lead-up to the holidays to bring a slower but more decisive market, where motivated buyers and well-priced homes continue to find each other without much noise. Stay tuned to the blog to keep track 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: 202 (164, 177, 210, 186) *202
Sold:  126  (110. 117, 150, 128) *119
Sale To Listing Ratio: 67% (67%, 66%, 71%, 69%) *59%
Price Changes: 119 (89, 142, 147, 163) *93
Conditional Sale: 148 (107, 144, 136, 164)  *141
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 85 (55, 132, 59, 69) *69
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,869 (1,900, 1,894, 2,007, 1,996) *1,744
Absorption Rate: *15 (15, 15, 15, 16) *13

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home:922 (953, 958, 1,028, 1,032) *881
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $553,965 ($599k, $615k, $575k, $595k) *$581k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $544,382 ($585k, $610k, $560k, $589k) *$577k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98% (99%, 99%, 97%, 99%) *99%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo):$585,000 ($586k,$585k,$585k,$589k) *$560K
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price(6 mo):$580,000 ($580k,$580k,$580k,$582k)*$565k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 52 (35, 53, 39, 36) *28

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  223 (217, 215, 230, 227) *153
Average Condo Listing Price:  $439,346 ($477k, $445k, $463k, $556k) *$446k
Average Condo Selling Price: $425,853 ($460k, $424k, $450k, $550k) *$441k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 97% (96%, 95%, 97%, 99%)  *99%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $449,900 ($450k, $450k, $450k, $450k) *$445k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $440,000 ($440k, $440k, $449k, $444k) *$445k
Average Days on Market Condos 63 (44, 63, 39, 15) *22

Active Vacant Lots: 431 (440, 437, 459, 454) *491

Market Rant
The Halifax market carried a steady, measured pace this week, marked by a healthy flow of new listings and buyers continuing to move with intention rather than urgency. Inventory eased slightly, giving the overall landscape a more compact feel, but not enough to shift the market out of its balanced groove. Single-family homes showed a gentler pricing trend and took a bit more time to find the right match, reflecting buyers who are comparing their options carefully. Condos followed a similar pattern, with values holding fairly steady but interest centering around well-presented, well-located units. Even with these slower touches, sellers who come to market with realistic expectations are still seeing solid engagement. Altogether, it feels like the late-season lull is settling in—steady movement, thoughtful decision-making, and a market that continues to hum along at a calm, sustainable pace. Never know when things will change, so stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of things, Thanks for stopping by! 

(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 164 (177, 210, 186, 210) *179
Sold:  110  (117, 150, 128, 121) *114
Sale To Listing Ratio: 67% (66%, 71%, 69%, 58%) *64%
Price Changes: 89 (142, 147, 163, 171) *83
Conditional Sale: 107 (144, 136, 164, 147)  *135
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 55 (132, 59, 69, 74) *57
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,900 (1,894, 2,007, 1,996, 2,068) *1,691
Absorption Rate: *15 (15, 15, 16, 17) *15

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 953 (958, 1,028, 1,032, 1,083) *810
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $599,000 ($615k, $575k, $595k, $550k) *$594k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $585,000 ($610k, $560k, $589k, $560k) *$586k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (99%, 97%, 99%, 102%) *99%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo):$586,000 ($585k,$585k,$589k,$590k) *$560K
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price(6 mo):$580,000 ($580k,$580k,$582k,$584k)*$560k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 35 (53, 39, 36, 35) *40

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  217 (215, 230, 227, 233) *164
Average Condo Listing Price:  $477,450 ($445k, $463k, $556k, $467k) *$482k
Average Condo Selling Price: $459,950 ($424k, $450k, $550k, $461k) *$471k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 96% (95%, 97%, 99%, 99%)  *98%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $449,900 ($450k, $450k, $450k, $450k) *$447k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $440,000 ($440k, $449k, $444k, $440k) *$442k
Average Days on Market Condos 44 (63, 39, 15, 37) *33

Active Vacant Lots: 440 (437, 459, 454, 464) *485

Market Rant
The local market carried steady momentum this week with activity tapering slightly as we move deeper into the fall season. Listing activity held fairly consistent, though fewer new properties came online compared to earlier in the month. Sales remained healthy, showing that well-priced homes continue to find buyers even as overall inventory levels hover near recent highs.

Single-family homes continue to drive most of the movement, with prices holding stable and homes selling close to list value. Average days on market shortened slightly, suggesting that serious buyers are still out there and acting decisively when the right property appears.

Condos saw a modest uptick in availability and pricing remained balanced, reflecting a steady but selective buyer pool. Vacant land listings also remained consistent, showing little change week over week.

Overall, Halifax–Dartmouth continues to show a calm and resilient market rhythm—steady activity, stable prices, and a balanced pace as the year winds down. Stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of things, and thanks for stopping by! 

(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 177 (210, 186, 210, 291) *163
Sold:  117  (150, 128, 121, 130) *126
Sale To Listing Ratio: 66% (71%, 69%, 58%, 45%) *77%
Price Changes: 142 (147, 163, 171, 175) *105
Conditional Sale: 144 (136, 164, 147, 157)  *151
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 132 (59, 69, 74, 95) *70
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,894 (2,007, 1,996, 2,068, 2,084) *1,625
Absorption Rate: *15 (15, 16, 17, 17) *14

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 958 (1,028, 1,032, 1,083, 1,092) *761
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $614,700 ($575k, $595k, $550k, $580k) *$574k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $609,977 ($560k, $589k, $560k, $578k) *$573k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (97%, 99%, 102%, 99%) *99%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo):$585,000 ($585k,$589k,$590k,$590k) *$559K
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price(6 mo):$580,000 ($580k,$582k,$584k,$585k)*$560k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 53 (39, 36, 35, 34) *36

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  215 (230, 227, 233, 232) *151
Average Condo Listing Price:  $445,159 ($463k, $556k, $467k, $482k) *$499k
Average Condo Selling Price: $424,307 ($450k, $550k, $461k, $471k) *$493k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 95% (97%, 99%, 99%, 98%)  *99%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $449,900 ($450k, $450k, $450k, $450k) *$449k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $440,000 ($449k, $444k, $440k, $440k) *$449k
Average Days on Market Condos 63 (39, 15, 37, 35) *41

Active Vacant Lots: 437 (459, 454, 464, 469) *490

Market Rant
This week’s market brought a noticeable seasonal cooldown, with new listings dipping again and overall inventory continuing to tighten after several months of build-up. While buyer activity remains steady, sellers are feeling less competition compared to midsummer levels.

Single-family homes held their ground, with pricing stable and most sales landing close to asking — a sign that motivated buyers are still out there, even as days on market stretch a bit. Condos, on the other hand, saw slower movement, with a few more price adjustments and longer listing times hinting that some units may have overshot the current demand curve.

Compared to this time last year, the overall picture remains balanced but slightly calmer — inventory levels are higher, giving buyers a touch more breathing room, yet homes that show well and are priced right continue to move quickly.

All told, it feels like the fall market has fully settled in: fewer new listings, steady buyer interest, and just enough balance to keep both sides on their toes as we head toward the year’s final stretch. Stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of the changing market, and thanks for stoping by!