Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 190 (218, 235, 189, 194) *182
Sold:  112  (125, 105, 112, 129) *164
Sale To Listing Ratio: 59% (57%, 45%, 59%, 67%) *90%
Price Changes: 83 (111, 114, 84, 113) *43
Listings that went conditional/pending: 104 (148, 140, 127, 141)  *196
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 57 (60, 67, 97, 101) *60
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,368 (1,340, 1,335, 1,312, 1,298) +1,035
Absorption Rate in weeks:  12 (11, 12, 10, 10) *6

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 708 (705, 706, 679, 662) *401
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $469,949 ($526k,$543k,$475k,$483k) *$483k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $463,000 ($521k,$539k,$475k,$489k) *$514k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99%  (99%, 99%, 99.5%, 101%) *106%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $459,900($460k,$460k,$460k,$460k) *$380k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$510,000 ($515k,$521k,$521k,$525k)*$430k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 28 (24, 21, 22, 18) *15

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  108 (103, 94, 90, 91) *67
Average Condo Listing Price:  $427,000($445k, $400k, $337k, $355k) *$380k
Average Condo Selling Price: $408,750 ($453k, $388k, $340k, $359k) *$394k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 96% (102%, 99%, 101%, 101%)  *104%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $384,950 ($380k, $375k, $375k, $385k) *$319k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $407,638 ($411k, $413k, $420k, $425k) *$340k
Average Days on Market Condos: 28 (16, 46, 23, 22) *24

Active Vacant Lots: 403 (386, 389, 388, 384) *438

Market Rant
Inventory continues to recover and climb this week, heading in the opposite direction of pre-pandemic market trend. Inventory gains in all tracked products this week, with vacant lots taking the most significant increase. Decent amount of new listings hit the market this week as well, which is a bit surprising given the extreme weather event we were just subjected to. I'm sure Fiona postponed some sellers plans this week, so look for inventory additions to be that much more next week! Buyer activity also took a bit of a pause, which again, is not surprising given the storm. 

Values continue to adjust across the board again this week, making incremental downward adjustments here and there, but certainly making an impact in the grand scheme of things. Both six month median prices continue their downward march, but listing prices on average have held fast for the most part. It will still take quite a bit more time to get to the floor of the correction, but as each week passes we get closer. Some weeks are better than others, even showing signs of renewed activity, but the overall market environment is correction. 

With September and the first week of Fall in the books, it's anyones guess how far the adjustment will drop by the time October ends. I have you covered, so stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of the changing market and stay informed. Thanks for stopping by! 

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Hi everyone, I'm Buster, a one year old, 25 lb, male Cur mix. I came all the way from Louisiana several weeks ago in hopes of finding my furever family in the beautiful Maritimes. Sadly I am still waiting for someone to choose me as theirs.

On average, it takes 100 shares and 100 likes for a dog to find a home! Please share my story so my forever family will find me!

I am currently living in Nova Scotia with a new foster family so thought it would be good to update my info! 

My foster home includes a few other dogs, and I love them all! I’m a happy-go-lucky guy with lots of energy. Sometimes older dogs may not like how energetic I am, but I just want to play! I like everyone I meet including kids, cats and other dogs. I think I’d love a young family that is active and fun. I am getting about 3-4 twenty minute walks a day here and that has resolved my energy, house training and chewing issues! I love toys of all kinds and I’ll need some available for me to chew on. I love the outdoors! 

I am working on my house training and it is coming along but I will need my walks to do my business. I only go potty on a walk! 20 mins each time is fine though! 

I don’t like being home alone, as you can imagine since my previous humans never did come back. In my new foster home, I do not like the crate. I will go in and be quiet, but you have to catch me and force me into it so I’d really prefer not to have to go in one if possible. My new foster mom thinks I would be fine, even in an apt, as long as I have toys to play with and a doggy playmate. 

Since I am very food motivated, I’ve learned some tricks like how to come when my name is called! This hasn’t been tested outside yet but you can see I’m a smart boy that is willing to learn new things. I also may take a stab at counter surfing when I first get there but a few no's and I'll learn pretty quickly that it's not allowed.

I’ve tried swimming and I really like it, I hope to do some more swimming and adventures with my forever family.

I would really love other canine fur siblings in my home, ones that match my energy level are preferred but definitely ones who will play with me. I do have some energy to burn and a few things to work on but my loving nature will shine through those as I love everything including life and it shows. 

If you are an active person who enjoys lots of activity, preferably in the great outdoors, we could be soul mates! Do you think we’d be the perfect match? If so, please fill out an application so we can meet!

My adoption fee is a $500 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 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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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.


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Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 218 (235, 189, 194, 208) *223
Sold:  125  (105, 112, 129, 109) *186
Sale To Listing Ratio: 57% (45%, 59%, 67%, 52%) *83%
Price Changes: 111 (114, 84, 113, 97) *56
Listings that went conditional/pending: 148 (140, 127, 141, 152)  *223
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 60 (67, 97, 101, 53) *48
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,340 (1,335, 1,312, 1,298, 1,327) +1,099
Absorption Rate in weeks:  11 (12, 10, 10, 9) *6

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 705 (706, 679, 662, 677) *424
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $525,786 ($543k,$475k,$483k,$501k) *$424k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $521,123 ($539k,$475k,$489k,$500k) *$459k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99%  (99%, 99.5%, 101%, 99%) *108%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $459,900($460k,$460k,$460k,$460k) *$380k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$515,000 ($521k,$521k,$525k,$525k)*$430k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 24 (21, 22, 18, 16) *19

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  103 (94, 90, 91, 97) *71
Average Condo Listing Price:  $444,884($400k, $337k, $355k, $395k) *$342k
Average Condo Selling Price: $452,944 ($388k, $340k, $359k, $395k) *$370k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 102% (99%, 101%, 101%, 99.9%)  *108%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $379,900 ($375k, $375k, $385k, $390k) *$320k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $410,500 ($413k, $420k, $425k, $430k) *$341k
Average Days on Market Condos: 16 (46, 23, 22, 26) *9

Active Vacant Lots: 386 (389, 388, 384, 384) *474

Market Rant
The overall inventory numbers continue to breakaway from the record lows reported last year, with Single Family homes leasing the charge! Available vacant land is still reporting lower than this time last year, but to be fair, it seems land has hovered around the high 300's for sometime. It took quite a while to reach the heights that it did a few years ago, so it's no surprising that new land listings are not flooding to the market right now. 

Bit of a ho-hum week as most stats are reflecting similar activity to last week, with a few small adjustments in favour of a balancing market. Oddly, the absorption rate shed a week this week after gaining two last week, but that was a significant gain in such a short time so it's not surprising that there was a small bounce back. 

I imagine numbers may report a bit on the weaker side of things with the approaching storm, as folks hunker down and hit pause on the property front. Grab the storm chips, it's might be a doozy! Stay safe out there, and thanks for stopping by! 

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My name is Stowy. I am a male, weighing in at 5.5 lbs and was born July 3rd, 2022. I’m now ready to start the search for my furever home. I can't wait to find it!! 

My mom was a rescue brought to Nova Scotia from Egypt a few months ago. Unbeknownst to everyone, she brought a stowaway with her, hence my name Stowy. My mom weighs 11lbs and was dna tested with embark and it came back as 100% Eastern European Village Dog and my dad is unknown so how big or how small I'll be full grown is a mystery. 

I haven't met any dogs other than my mom but I sure love to play with her so I think I would be good with other dogs as long as I had a proper introduction and they were gentle with me because I'm just a tiny boy. I love my humans so much that when they come home I wiggle my tail so hard my whole body shakes. I love to give them kisses and nibble their ears sometimes even though my foster mom is teaching me not to bite. I am a playful puppy and sometimes I get into things that I'm not supposed to, so I will need someone that can take the time to carefully watch me and make sure I am not eating, chewing or playing with something that I am not supposed to be. 

I’m new at doggy life so I have a lot to learn. I am learning to pee and poop outside but I still have some accidents inside. I enjoy my kibbles at meal time but my foster mom is still mixing it with some wet food . 

The few times I have got to go for car rides, I was a very good boy. I didn't even whine.

My 1st visit at the vet went really well but he did note that my bite is a bit off with my molars. Right now, it's not a cause for concern but it may be something that needs reevaluated in the future. 

I am still a puppy so I have alot to learn; leash manners, not to chew things I shouldn’t, more socialization, overcoming separation anxiety, recall, housetraining, enjoying new things like car rides, etc. I am the sweetest little boy wanting to learn all there is to know about being a good dog.

In short I am a puppy who requires lots of time and patience to be the best big boy that I can be. It also means that I will be a 10-20 year commitment for my future forever family.

If you have the time, patience, and are committed, then I could be the handsome boy for you!! 

My adoption fee is a $550 donation to the rescue to help save more dogs like me. I have had my first set of shots but set 2 and 3 at 12 and 16 weeks will be the responsibility of my adopter. I am much too young to be neutered so this will be my adopter's responsibility also once I'm old enough. I am too small to be microchipped so this should be done when I'm neutered. I have been dewormed and I do come with a 6 week trial of pet insurance from PetSecure and have all my doggy papers to come home to you! 

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

Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 235 (189, 194, 208, 256) *229
Sold:  105  (112, 129, 109, 153) *195
Sale To Listing Ratio: 45% (59%, 67%, 52%, 67%) *85%
Price Changes: 114 (84, 113, 97, 105) *55
Listings that went conditional/pending: 140 (127, 141, 152, 168)  *201
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 67 (97, 101, 53, 64) *41
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,335 (1,312, 1,298, 1,327, 1,314) +1,115
Absorption Rate in weeks:  12 (10, 10, 9, 9) *6

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 706 (679, 662, 677, 662) *433
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $542,549 ($475k,$483k,$501k,$505k) *$531k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $539,414 ($475k,$489k,$500k,$503k) *$548k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99%  (99.5%, 101%, 99%, 99%) *103%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $459,900($460k,$460k,$460k,$460k) *$380k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$520,600 ($521k,$525k,$525k,$531k)*$434k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 21 (22, 18, 16, 16) *22

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  94 (90, 91, 97, 101) *78
Average Condo Listing Price:  $389,900 ($337k, $355k, $395k, $394k) *$377k
Average Condo Selling Price: $387,500 ($340k, $359k, $395k, $392k) *$391k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (101%, 101%, 99.9%, 99%)  *104%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $374,900 ($375k, $385k, $390k, $387k) *$320k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $412,750 ($420k, $425k, $430k, $438k) *$344k
Average Days on Market Condos: 46 (23, 22, 26, 17) *28

Active Vacant Lots: 389 (388, 384, 384, 383) *470

Market Rant
Big call out of the week belongs to the absorption rate, which gained a surprising two weeks and doubled the duration from this time last year! Since the turn of the market, we have been watching this stat climb at a rapid pace, but to gain two weeks in one proves just how quickly things have and continue to change. Another surprising mention is the sales to list ratio this week, reporting in at an annual low of 45%, showing that listings are still coming to market in hopes of catching the remaining market, but sales are lagging.

Seems to be a bit more buyer activity overall however. Showings are up, and general market activity is still quite busy, especially given the time of year. Perhaps with adjusting property prices, buyers who had been priced out, or simply did not want to get caught up in the madness of the pandemic are returning, with hopes of locking something up near or even below asking price! That does seem to be the trend at this point, falling prices and final sales reporting under last list price. There has been reports of competing offers in some of areas of the market, but not the volume of last year at this time, nor the amounts we had all been shocked over and over by. 

Adjusting time continues, and will proceed to do so as the market year comes to a close. The big question will be how the Spring market will bound back. Will we see further correction, or will we see another surge market like we witnessed this year? Only time will tell, and I have you covered! Be sure to stay tuned to the blog, and stay informed! Thanks for stoping by! 

My name is Gilbert, a 9 month old, 27lb., mixed breed boy. Although my records will say my name is Jack because my rescuers named me Gilbert before the rescue in Louisiana named me so we just kept it. I came all the way from Louisiana two weeks ago and have been living in NS with my foster parents. I’m now ready to find a forever home! 

I’m a very sweet and friendly boy. I am affectionate, smart and a great listener. I’m house trained and I love being outside; my foster mom says I’m great on the leash. I’m still young, and get a little too excited about other dogs… I just want to say hello to everyone, but I’m quickly learning how to do it respectfully! My foster sibling and I get along great, so I would be fine in a home with another dog again. I’m not too concerned about cats either. I love toys and bones, not big on chewing furniture and shoes — I’m a good boy! 

My foster parents say I’m goofy. I love to give paw and have my hand held when I’m getting scratches. I also love to sleep in funny positions, usually with my paws up in the air and my teeth out in a big smile. Everyone I meet tells me I’m handsome, so I spend a lot of time looking at myself in the mirror and windows. I’m very curious, and will want to sniff everything. Did I mention I LOVE food? I will give paw, sometimes both, and sit on command — especially if you have a treat in hand. I have recently started to respond to my name too. 

I’m still a puppy, and I have a lot of energy when playing, but I also sleep a LOT. Sometimes I cry a little if I’m bored. I would love a home in which someone would play with me and teach me things. I am gentle with kids and just need to be reminded to sit sometimes. I’ve had a rough start since I was born, so I’m so happy to be in a home where I’m loved. I get a little bit nervous when I’m left home alone for a while. I don’t bark, but I do cry a little bit. My foster parents think this will improve as I learn to trust that you will come back. Otherwise, I think I’m a perfect boy, as my fosters like to say! 

If you’re a person or family, looking for your loving best friend, look no further because here I am. 

My adoption fee is a $550 donation to the rescue to help save more dogs like me. I am neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and have all my doggy papers to come home to you. I also come with a 6 week trial of pet insurance from PetSecure! 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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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: 189 (194, 208, 256, 229) *186
Sold:  112  (129, 109, 153, 147) *146
Sale To Listing Ratio: 59% (67%, 52%, 67%, 64%) *79%
Price Changes: 84 (113, 97, 105, 99) *56
Listings that went conditional/pending: 127 (141, 152, 168, 171)  *184
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 97 (101, 53, 64, 39) *48
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,312 (1,298, 1,327, 1,314, 1,304) +1,116
Absorption Rate in weeks:  10 (10, 9, 9, 9) *5

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 679 (662, 677, 662, 645) *434
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $474,900 ($483k,$501k,$505k,$487k) *$447k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $474,500 ($489k,$500k,$503k,$505k) *$472k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99.9%  (101%, 99%, 99%, 102%) *106%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $459,450($460k,$460k,$460k,$460k) *$380k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$520,600 ($525k,$525k,$531k,$535k)*$434k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 22 (18, 16, 16, 16) *16

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  90 (91, 97, 101, 100) *84
Average Condo Listing Price:  $337,442 ($355k, $395k, $394k, $359k) *$352k
Average Condo Selling Price: $340,115 ($359k, $395k, $392k, $360k) *$357k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101% (101%, 99.9%, 99%, 100%)  *101%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $374,900 ($385k, $390k, $387k, $380k) *$320k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $420,000 ($425k, $430k, $438k, $438k) *$344k
Average Days on Market Condos: 23 (22, 26, 17, 24) *8

Active Vacant Lots: 388 (384, 384, 383, 380) *471

Market Rant
The big news continues to be the price correction, overall and effecting all products here in Halifax. Single Family Homes seem to be leading the way, and have reduced 10k on average, also taking a massive 30k hit in the selling prices in a short month span so far. What's interesting is that the six month averages are catching up much faster than expected, meaning these quick changes have had a speedier impact than anticipated. It also means that we are yet to see the full brunt of these changes, as we are still a couple months from breaking away from the peak stats still contributing to these averages. As we continue to slide down the scale, it will be important to monitor the balancing stats as we approach the bottom. The time of year is certainly assisting with the rapid changes, and will continue to do so until we see the Spring Market of 2023. Perhaps when Spring does roll back around, the market has stabilized to a degree and buyers confidence returns to create a balanced market. 

Some folks I've chatted with think we are in a buyers market, which isn't completely accurate, to an extent. Sure, there are options for purchase now, and yes, you are staring to see options and overpriced listings stick around for a bit, but if priced correctly properties are still moving quickly in most areas of the city. If sellers continue to adjust to the current market environment, adjust expectations, then the pace of the correction will slow, especially as the listings that tried to capitalize on the market continue to withdraw from it. With the rapid value growth in such a short time, it is no doubt the correction was going to be significant when it happened. It will be interesting to see how many steps back from the peak we will end up. Stay tuned to the blog to find out, and stay informed! Thanks for stopping by!

Hi everyone, I'm Ailee, a one year old, 35 lb, female terrier mix. I was found as a stray on the streets of Louisiana and taken to the local shelter. That's no life for a beautiful girl like me so I came all the way to the Maritimes a couple weeks ago in hopes of finding my furever family. 

I am currently living in Nova Scotia with my foster family which includes lots of friends to play with! I have 2 human foster siblings, 2 cat foster siblings and a dog foster sibling that is my age. I love all the humans and my canine fur foster sibling! I really want to catch those cats really badly so a home with no cats would be best. I can get jumpy and don’t really understand my size so older children that I can’t knock over would be a good idea. Even though I am medium energy, I still act like a puppy sometimes and get the sillies. 

I am mostly housetrained and as long as I go outside regularly I won’t make mistakes. I do know how to press the button on the wall that my foster mom has for my foster sister so everyone knows I want to go out but I don’t like the bells that hang from the door so none of those please. 

I could really use some confidence classes as new people, animals and situations make me unsure. I will freeze when I see dogs or people while walking but once they pass a quick let’s go and I will keep walking. I will bark a little when people come in the house too but if they ignore me and sit for a while I will eventually come ask for attention because I am nosy even when I am unsure. 

I have tried staying home by myself and I really didn’t like it so having a fur sibling would be perfect! They help me feel safe plus having a friend to play with all the time is the best! I settle down really quickly with my friend by my side. A family that is home more often than not would be good too so I don’t feel so lonely. 

I love food! Who doesn't? I gobble my food a bit too quickly at times so my foster mom got me a slow feeder which helps a lot. I am starting to pick up on a few tricks and my foster mom says I am a smart girl and can do anything. I will sneak food if you leave it out but I won’t grab it from your hand unless you put it toward me. I really do know my manners but sometimes I forget them and need to be reminded. 

I love playing! Especially with squeaky things, they are the best. I am gentle with my toys and love throwing them around. I do get a little mouthy when playing but I try my best not to do it too much it’s only when I get really, really excited. 

My foster mom says any family would be lucky to have me. I love my people with everything I have and will give the best snuggles especially at night when I curl up next to you. I love when the kids throw balls or stuffies for me, I bring them back and ask for more. I am gentle taking treats from your hand and especially love when you give me a head scratch after. I am a dream to walk I don’t pull and love to sniff. Will you be my forever family? 

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

Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 194 (208, 256, 229, 203) *227
Sold:  129  (109, 153, 147, 138) *183
Sale To Listing Ratio: 67% (52%, 67%, 64%, 68%) *80%
Price Changes: 113 (97, 105, 99, 88) *61
Listings that went conditional/pending: 141 (152, 168, 171, 147)  *216
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 101 (53, 64, 39, 81) *49
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,298 (1,327, 1,314, 1,304, 1,290) +1,188
Absorption Rate in weeks:  10 (9, 9, 9, 9) *7

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 662 (677, 662, 645, 638) *482
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $483,268 ($501k,$505k,$487k,$521k) *$429k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $488,698 ($500k,$503k,$505k,$521k) *$469k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (99%, 99%, 102%, 100%) *109%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $459,450($460k,$460k,$460k,$460k) *$380k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$525,000 ($525k,$531k,$535k,$540k)*$436k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 18 (16, 16, 16, 20) *12

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  91 (97, 101, 100, 105) *87
Average Condo Listing Price:  $355,206 ($395k, $394k, $359k, $359k) *$338k
Average Condo Selling Price: $359,387 ($395k, $392k, $360k, $360k) *$353k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101% (99.9%, 99%, 100%, 103%)  *104%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $384,500 ($390k, $387k, $380k, $380k) *$319k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $425,000 ($430k, $438k, $438k, $440k) *$345k
Average Days on Market Condos: 22 (26, 17, 24, 24) *13

Active Vacant Lots: 384 (384, 383, 380, 371) *472

Market Rant
One of those slow and subtle weeks this week, as we put August in the rear view! Expect market activity to drop off in a big way this long weekend, as the big push to squeeze the last few days out of Summer, and before the return to school! Historically, the September long weekend signals the kickoff to the slower seasons of the year, which at this point will just be a continuation of the sleepy Summer we have had. Usually, buyer activity will fall off at this point, as well as listings that managed to chase the market for the Spring/Summer seasons, reflected by the expired/cancelled/withdrawn stat.. The end of August did see a slight uptick in activity right at the end, so the question is if the correction will continue, or will things start to pick up with a bit more confidence as the market plateaus. A lot of folks think the worst is yet to come, and the correction will continue well into 2023, possible further. 

So far, the correction has hit quickly in most areas, but some locations and product types are holding out, keeping the numbers from truly revealing the current conditions. We added another week to the absorption rate this week, which has hit double digits for the first time in almost two years. Values have held fast this week for the most part, with incremental decreases that tend to chip away at them over time. The overbid factor continues to dry up, with the average prices continuing to sell around listing price. Also keep in mind that the sales to list ratios for these tracked products are their current listing price, and it does not take into consideration their original listed price. With the amount of price corrections that have and continue to occur, I would bet this number would be much lower than the current list stat, but the current list is a better indicator for market trend. 

Slower days are on the horizon, and as we edge closer to the end of the year, we start to put the incredible Halifax pandemic market of 2020-22 in the history books. Who knows, this could all be a temporary falloff until the market confidence is re-established, but the prediction is that we are on the way back to a classic, slow gain, Halifax market. Have to stay tuned to the Halifax Real Estate Blog to stay informed and stay on top of things! Thanks for stopping by! 

Hi everyone! Im Nick, a goofy energetic 10-month old terrier mix weighing around 40lbs. I came from Louisiana, where I was found as a stray, a couple weeks ago and I'm now ready to start the search for my forever family. 

I have been experiencing all sorts of new things while I’ve been in Canada. I am mostly house trained but I do need to be let out often to make sure I don’t have any accidents. I have been left at home with my foster fur brother for up to 2 hours without issue. 

I’ve met lots of adults and dogs and I love them all. I haven't met any children or cats. I think I would do best in a house with no kids or older ones as I love to play with my mouth when I get excited, and without cats as I like to chase things that are smaller than me. I will definitely need some work on my mouthing as I'm pretty big and strong already. 

My foster brother and I love to roughhouse, so I would love to have a fur sibling who is as energetic and loves to play rough and tough like me. I might be okay as an only dog as long as I had lots of stimulation and exercise. I love to play with toys and chew on bones and will generally only play with my things but sometimes I steal shoes and socks if no one is watching! Since I am such a busy guy and bark when I hear strange noises or get excited, I don’t think I would do so well in an apartment. 

Even after coming all the way from Louisiana I am great in the car and love to adventure with my peeps! I stand for a bath, but I am still unsure about walking on a leash so my new parents would have to work on me with that. 

I love to snuggle and cozy up next to you at night. I can be head strong so I think someone who has experience with dogs and would be willing to work with me would be best. I LOVE food, and am a very smart boy, my foster mom thinks I would be great at agility or another type of dog sport - whatever that means. 

I am a puppy who loves life and I have sooo much love to give, I just need a few kinks worked out to become the best big boy that I can be. If you’re an adventurous, busy person searching for a loyal, silly companion - look no further, I just might be your guy ! 

My adoption fee is a $550 donation to the rescue to help save more dogs like me. I am neutered, vaccinated, 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 him 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: 208 (256, 229, 203, 264) *227
Sold:  109  (153, 147, 138, 142) *183
Sale To Listing Ratio:52% (67%, 64%, 68%, 54%) *80%
Price Changes: 97 (105, 99, 88, 113) *61
Listings that went conditional/pending: 152 (168, 171, 147, 182)  *216
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 53 (64, 39, 81, 63) *49
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,327 (1,314, 1,304, 1,290, 1,303) +1,188
Absorption Rate in weeks:  9 (9, 9, 9, 9) *7

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 677 (662, 645, 638, 658) *482
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $501,003 ($505k,$487k,$521k,$528k) *$429k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $500,354 ($503k,$505k,$521k,$531k) *$469k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99%  (99%, 102%, 100%, 101%) *109%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $459,000($460k,$460k,$460k,$460k) *$380k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$525,000 ($531k,$535k,$540k,$541k)*$436k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 16 (16, 16, 20, 19) *12

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  97 (101, 100, 105, 100) *87
Average Condo Listing Price:  $395,092 ($394k, $359k, $359k, $444k) *$338k
Average Condo Selling Price: $395,085 ($392k, $360k, $360k, $455k) *$353k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99.9% (99%, 100%, 103%, 99%)  *104%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $389,900 ($387k, $380k, $380k, $387k) *$319k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $430,000 ($438k, $438k, $440k, $441k) *$345k
Average Days on Market Condos: 26 (17, 24, 24, 17) *13

Active Vacant Lots: 384 (383, 380, 371, 362) *472

Market Rant
​Unlike the weather at the moment, the market continues to cool I'm most areas of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Perhaps it has been this string of nice weather that has distracted buyer and sellers alike from their market endeavours, or maybe it's "back to school" season. Either way you slice it, things have calmed down quite a bit as we approach the end of the Summer. 

The scales continue to tip in favour of buyers again this week, with most key market factors reporting quite differently than we have seen in the last two years. New weekly listing additions had a minimal showing, and the amount of sales reported lower than has been reported in almost two years. Inventory overall continues to grow, which is not common for this time of year, and has increased the gap a good distance from last year at this point. Values overall continue to slide down the sale each week it seems, and the overbid (sales to list ratio) amounts have dropped off significantly and is starting to show change in the six month median values. The most significant change is the single family home selling prices, which are now selling around asking price on average, and has seen a $30,000 drop in a short four weeks.

The question is, have we seen the bottom, or will the market continue to correct into the new year? Many have predicted that this correction will last, perhaps just as long or longer than the the short pandemic markets of 2022-22 (Spring). Stay tuned to find out, and stay informed! Thanks for stopping by! 

My name is Pepper. I am a 10-WEEK-old male, weighing in at 3 lbs. My mom was a rescue brought to Nova Scotia from Texas a few months ago. I was born June 11th, 2022, before anyone knew my mom was pregnant. I’m now old enough to start the search for my furever home!! 

My mom is listed as a 12lb. Chihuahua mix and my dad is unknown so how big or how small I'll be full grown is a mystery. 

I am a very outgoing fella. I’m full of energy, curiosity, love seeking, kisses and lots of cuddles. I like to play with toys and love to play with my brother. I am pretty confident, unlike my brother and not much intimidates me. Although I may be a little timid at first in a new home as basically all I've known for the last 2 1/2 months is my mom, my brother and my human foster mom. I think I will make a great dog park dog because I don't mind new adventures at all and I am a thrill seeking little guy. 

I’m new at doggy life so I have a lot to learn. I am learning to use a pee pad for my relief. I enjoy my kibbles at meal time; I will gobble them up and then have a bit of play time before going for a nap.

I do ok in a car. I haven't gotten car sick like my brother does but I can't say that it's one of my favorite things to do. I get better as the drive goes along and I start to feel safe.

I am still a puppy so I have alot to learn; leash manners, not to chew things I shouldn’t, more socialization, overcoming separation anxiety, recall, housetraining, enjoying new things like car rides, etc. I am a very outgoing little boy wanting to learn all there is to know about being a good dog. 

In short I am a puppy who requires lots of time and patience to be the best big boy that I can be. It also means that I will be a 10-20 year commitment for my future forever family. 

If you have the time, patience, are adventurous and are committed, then I could be the handsome dude for you!! 

My adoption fee is a $550 donation to the rescue to help save more dogs like me. I am microchipped and have had my first set of shots but set 2 and 3 at 12 and 16 weeks will be the responsibility of my adopter. I am much too young to be neutered so this will be my adopter's responsibility also once I'm old enough. I have been dewormed and I do 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: 229 (203, 264, 295, 351) *203
Sold:  147  (138, 142, 159, 156) *177
Sale To Listing Ratio: 64% (68%, 54%, 54%, 44%) *87%
Price Changes: 99 (88, 113, 97, 105) *52
Listings that went conditional/pending: 171 (147, 182, 176, 205)  *221
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 39 (81, 63, 43, 46) *42
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,304 (1,290, 1,303, 1,307, 1,284) +1,202
Absorption Rate in weeks:  9 (9, 9, 8, 8) *6

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 645 (638, 658, 664, 647) *487
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $496,558 ($521k,$528k,$547k,$508k) *$419k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $504,728 ($521k,$531k,$556k,$522k) *$445k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 102%  (100%, 101%, 102%, 103%) *106%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $460,000 ($460k,$460k,$460k,$453k) *$379k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$530,500 ($535k,$540k,$541k,$545k)*$435k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 16 (20, 19, 15, 14) *12

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  100 (105, 100, 113, 110) *94
Average Condo Listing Price:  $359,392 ($359k, $444k, $403k, $384k) *$300k
Average Condo Selling Price: $359,878 ($360k, $455k, $399k, $400k) *$318k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100% (100%, 103%, 99%, 104%)  *106%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $389,000 ($380k, $380k, $387k, $385k) *$320k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $437,450 ($438k, $440k, $441k, $440k) *$350k
Average Days on Market Condos: 24 (24, 17, 19, 20) *28

Active Vacant Lots: 380 (371, 362, 349, 349) *467

Market Rant
​Average listing price for single family homes came in under $500,000 for the first time in several months this week, as values continue their slide from the top. The overbid values also took another tumble this week, with condo selling prices holding fast at 100% again, but the bigger news is the single family home average selling prices taking a significant blow. The six month median stats haven't had a chance to catch up yet, but we are starting to see the overbid on sale prices in both categories reducing week to week.. 

It's been a wild ride during this pandemic market, going from one extreme to the other in such a short time. At first, buyers couldn't believe what was happening and had a hard time adjusting to the new environment (especially residents of HRM), and now, in such a short time, sellers find themselves on the same side of that coin. With big markets across the country feeling the sting of increased interest and lacking buyer interest, it trickles down to our market, especially since out of town buyers played a key role in the explosive markets of 2020 and 2021. With that pool of buyers all but gone, we are starting to settle back into the "steady Eddie" market that Halifax is known for. Stay tuned to see if it's just a bump in the road or the continuation of the market turn!

​Thanks for stopping by! 

Hi everyone, I'm Missy, a 7 year old, 11 lb, female Chihuahua mix. I came all the way from Louisiana a couple weeks ago in hopes of finding my furever family in the beautiful Maritimes. 

I am house trained! That’s right, it only took me one day to figure out my foster mom wants me to do my business outside. I’m one smart gal. I like to rest all day when my foster mom is at work. I don’t mind spending the day alone to get my beauty sleep in. I won’t even get into any of your things. When you get home, I’ll be more than happy to get some love and cuddles in. 

Even though I don’t mind staying home, I like to come with you to places too! I love being in the car and do really well on trips. I like cats and other dogs my size too. I guess you can say the only thing I haven’t really loved in my new Canada adventure is baths! I’m just tiny and don’t like being cold, I guess!

I do like walks but not too long please, just enough to get my business done and then I’ll put on the brakes to let you know I want to go home. I think I’d be a great companion for a senior or a family with older kids. 

I love food and treats and they say I’m even a good girl at the vet. When I first arrived, my eyes didn't look so good so I was taken to the vet immediately and it was determined that I had conjunctivitis. The nice vet gave me some meds for this and I'm happy to report it's all cleared up but may be something to keep an eye out for in the future. I also had to have some teeth removed but that doesn’t slow me down at all. I’m still a happy, gentle pup and I am ready for my furever home. Do you think we are meant to be? If so, please send in an application so we can meet!

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
​


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: 203 (264, 295, 351, 254) *252
Sold:  138  (142, 159, 156, 146) *187
Sale To Listing Ratio: 68% (54%, 54%, 44%, 57%) *74%
Price Changes: 88 (113, 97, 105, 92) *74
Listings that went conditional/pending: 147 (182, 176, 205, 161)  *228
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 81 (63, 43, 46, 94) *65
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,290 (1,303, 1,307, 1,284, 1,198) +1,225
Absorption Rate in weeks:  9 (9, 8, 8, 7) *6

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 638 (658, 664, 647, 604) *495
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $520,530 ($528k,$547k,$508k,$507k) *$457k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $521,447 ($531k,$556k,$522k,$532k) *$500k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100%  (101%, 102%, 103%, 105%) *109%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $459,900 ($460k,$460k,$453k,$450k) *$389k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$535,000 ($540k,$541k,$545k,$546k)*$437k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 20 (19, 15, 14, 12) *10

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  105 (100, 113, 110, 103) *105
Average Condo Listing Price:  $359,392 ($444k, $403k, $384k, $355k) *$337k
Average Condo Selling Price: $359,878 ($455k, $399k, $400k, $365k) *$353k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100% (103%, 99%, 104%, 103%)  *105%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $379,900 ($380k, $387k, $385k, $386k) *$320k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $437,450 ($440k, $441k, $440k, $441k) *$349k
Average Days on Market Condos: 24 (17, 19, 20, 9) *21

Active Vacant Lots: 371 (362, 349, 349, 317) *475

Market Rant
​This weeks report looks like one of subtleties, you really have to look close to find the important indicators. The first, more obvious one, is the weekly listing to selling prices. Both tracked products have really plateaued in a very short time, after two years of a steady 7-9 point overbid on average sale prices, both products report a dead even 100%, indicating most sales are now finishing up around asking price. The six month averages are starting to show the overall market change as well, with the median six month single family home selling prices dropping $5,000 this week, and a whopping $10,000 in the last month. Condo's have reported a bit more stingy, but they are also seeing their overbid amounts reduce overall as well.

Not a big dump of new inventory this week, which makes you wonder if selling confidence is weakening in light of our newly forming market. Buyers confidence on the other hand does seem to be increasing, but there is still hesitation given the uncertain times we find ourselves in. Seems to be an opposite, current market trend sort of buyer mantra: 'even if a deal can be found today, would that deal be even better a few weeks/months from now?". Whereas 6 months ago, the feeling of having to get into the market or miss it entirely was a very real situation. Waiting back then meant you could have missed the purchase bracket window, perhaps having to concede or bend a little with properties that may not have been a match prior to the search. Where now the question is how far the values will drop, and how long will that take to add those items back to the search? Buyers seem patient to to get that answer, circling the market like sharks until it's time to strike.

​The Summer months do tend to be a bit lazy for the real estate market, in our usual market anyways, so it will be interesting to see how much things change by the time we hit the fall (pun?). Stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of this rapidly changing market, and stay informed! Thanks for stopping by! 

Hi everyone, I'm Missy, a 7 year old, 11 lb, female Chihuahua mix. I came all the way from Louisiana a couple weeks ago in hopes of finding my furever family in the beautiful Maritimes. 

On average, it takes 100 shares and 100 likes for a dog to find a home! Please share my story so my forever family will find me! 

I am house trained! That’s right, it only took me one day to figure out my foster mom wants me to do my business outside. I’m one smart gal. I like to rest all day when my foster mom is at work. I don’t mind spending the day alone to get my beauty sleep in. I won’t even get into any of your things. When you get home, I’ll be more than happy to get some love and cuddles in. 

Even though I don’t mind staying home, I like to come with you to places too! I love being in the car and do really well on trips. I like cats and other dogs my size too. I guess you can say the only thing I haven’t really loved in my new Canada adventure is baths! I’m just tiny and don’t like being cold, I guess!

I do like walks but not too long please, just enough to get my business done and then I’ll put on the brakes to let you know I want to go home. I think I’d be a great companion for a senior or a family with older kids. 

I love food and treats and they say I’m even a good girl at the vet. When I first arrived, my eyes didn't look so good so I was taken to the vet immediately and it was determined that I had conjunctivitis. The nice vet gave me some meds for this and I'm happy to report it's all cleared up but may be something to keep an eye out for in the future. I also had to have some teeth removed but that doesn’t slow me down at all. I’m still a happy, gentle pup and I am ready for my furever home. Do you think we are meant to be? If so, please send in an application so we can meet!

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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Previous weeks numbers in brackets)

*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 264 (295, 351, 254, 315) *252
Sold:  142  (159, 156, 146, 181) *187
Sale To Listing Ratio: 54% (54%, 44%, 57%, 58%) *74%
Price Changes: 113 (97, 105, 92, 130) *74
Listings that went conditional/pending: 182 (176, 205, 161, 235)  *228
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 63 (43, 46, 94, 58) *65
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,303 (1,307, 1,284, 1,198, 1,167) +1,225
Absorption Rate in weeks:  9 (8, 8, 7, 6) *6

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 658 (664, 647, 604, 591) *495
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $527,488 ($547k,$508k,$507k,$544k) *$457k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $531,345 ($556k,$522k,$532k,$572k) *$500k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (102%, 103%, 105%, 105%) *109%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $459,900 ($460k,$453k,$450k,$450k) *$389k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$540,000 ($541k,$545k,$546k,$545k)*$437k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 19 (15, 14, 12, 15) *10

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  100 (113, 110, 103, 100) *105
Average Condo Listing Price:  $443,625 ($403k, $384k, $355k, $362k) *$337k
Average Condo Selling Price: $454,987 ($399k, $400k, $365k, $372k) *$353k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 103% (99%, 104%, 103%, 103%)  *105%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $379,900 ($387k, $385k, $386k, $390k) *$320k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $439,950 ($441k, $440k, $441k, $448k) *$349k
Average Days on Market Condos: 17 (19, 20, 9, 16) *21

Active Vacant Lots: 362 (349, 349, 317, 303) *475

Market Rant
​You know what they say "what goes up, must come down", but I don't think anyone quite anticipated just how swiftly the balancing market would drop. In a short four week span, the absorption rate has increased by three weeks, which is after it has held fast at four and five weeks for the last six plus months. In fact, the absorption rate hasn't tipped over nine weeks since the beginning on the pandemic market, which is a true testament to the current state of affairs. Inventory didn't take a jump at all this week in any tracked products, other than vacant land parcels, which was a bit surprising. The Single Family Home sales to list ratio dropped another point this week, and is down four points from three weeks ago, which is another stat to keep an eye on to gauge buyers competitive tolerance. As that stat starts to plateau to one hundred, it is reflective of the overbid extinction for the big picture market. Sure, there will still be isolated "hotspots" that will still see multiple offers, but is seems that buyers appetite for bidding wars is fading fast. Uncertainty and the rapidly changing market has caused a bit of pause, but things will settle again, it's just a matter of time and at what values it will take for buyers confidence to return. Interesting and important times in our market, so stay tuned to stay on top of the quickly changing market. Thanks for stopping by! 

Hi everyone, I'm Buster, a one year old, 22 lb, male Cur mix. I came all the way from Louisiana a couple weeks ago in hopes of finding my furever family in the beautiful Maritimes. 

I am currently living in Nova Scotia with my foster family which includes several other dogs, and I love them all! I’m a happy-go-lucky guy with lots of energy. Sometimes older dogs may not like how energetic I am, but I just want to play! I like everyone I meet including kids, cats and other dogs. I think I’d love a young family that is dedicated to exercise or hiking because sometimes I can be destructive if I don’t get all my energy out. Like I said, I’m still a young guy with puppy energy to spare. I love toys of all kinds and I’ll need some available for me to chew or else I may find something else to chew…like your shoes or screen door!

I am working on my house training and it is coming along but I will need a patient family to guide me through the process. In my foster home I have marked a time or two but a belly band will help with that and it may be due to having several dogs in the home. 

I don’t like being home alone, as you can imagine since my previous humans never did come back. So I have some separation anxiety when separated from my humans. I will howl and bark until I decide to take a nap instead. So a family home more often than not is best and I'm probably not a good fit for apartment living. 

Since I am very food motivated, I’ve learned some tricks like how to come when my name is called! This hasn’t been tested outside yet but you can see I’m a smart boy that is willing to learn new things. I also may take a stab at counter surfing when I first get there but a few no's and I'll learn pretty quickly that it's not allowed. 

I’ve tried swimming and I really like it, I hope to do some more swimming and adventures with my forever family. 

Will you be my forever home that will teach me to trust humans again? Do you think we’d be the perfect match? If so, please fill out an application so we can meet!

My adoption fee is a $500 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 him 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.


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