(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 332 (295, 321, 341, 349) *273
Sold:  231  (221, 258, 218, 234) *154
Sale To Listing Ratio: 70% (75%, 80%, 64%, 67%) *56%
Price Changes: 80 (98, 131, 86, 122)*123
Listings that went conditional/pending: 249 (271, 291, 257, 312)  *198
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 123 (22, 59, 55, 60) *128
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,860  (1,888, 1,908, 1,921, 1,908) +3,257
Absorption Rate in weeks:  8 (8, 8, 8, 8) *18

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 934 (961, 991, 1,008, 1,007) *1,852
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $387,014 ($362k,$364k,$403k,$397k) *$362k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $388,409 ($366k,$369k,$405k,$397k) *$354k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (101%,102%,100%,99%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $330,000 ($330k,$330k,$330k,$330k)*$304k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$335,000 ($334k,$333,$333k,$330k)*$300k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 41 (46, 38, 59, 40) *55

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  155 (151, 156, 157, 160) *210
Average Condo Listing Price:  $325,789 ($232k, $269k, $312k, $290k) *$249k
Average Condo Selling Price: $326,859 ($233k, $270k, $309k, $288k) *$243k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100% (100%, 100%, 99%, 99%) 98%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $274,900 ($273k, $273k, $280k, $275) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $272,500 ($270k, $270k, $278k, $273k) *$240k
Average Days on Market Condos: 31 (24, 80, 80, 50)*50

Active Vacant Lots: 591 (607, 596, 594, 592) *939

Market Rant
More listings this week, but we are still failing to get lift off with the overall inventory. The insanely hot market continues again this week with solid sales numbers, steady buyer activity, and elevated sales to list ratio, and there is no sign of it slowing anytime soon. Single family homes continue to be the hot ticket, and the largest contributor to the reduction of inventory week to week, which is the product that has the majority of the market share and demand. The absorption rate remains steady at it's lowest recorded value of a mere 2 months, so if there was no more new listings and the market stopped, it would take a short 8 weeks to sell off everything for sale currently which is pretty startling. Values remain steady across the tracked products, and the six month median sale prices are finally starting to reflect the current market environment, reporting over their list prices. Still not a lot of options out there, and just when things look to be tapering off, it ramps back up again. However, things can change rather quickly, so make sure to stay on top of things by checking into the blog on a regular basis! Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe out there! 

Hi everyone! My name is Macy and I am a 6 year old female Rottweiler/mastiff mix weighing around 90 lbs. I came from a Montreal gassing pound a few weeks ago and I am ready to find my forever home!

I always pull to go see other dogs but it can be hit or miss if I think they are okay. I have also seen cats outside and have pulled to go chase them so I think I'd prefer to just be an only animal in the house and receive all the love for myself! 

I have loved all the people I met, including some calm older kids but I can get over excited sometimes as well. I am going to need some strong humans to work with me because I am a very strong girl! 

I do have a torn ACL that I take a daily pain medication for but it does not slow me down one bit! These wonderful people in the rescue have said they are going to pay for this to be dealt with as soon as it is possible! 

I had a few accidents when I first came to my foster dad but have not had any since. I am getting better on a leash but still pull if there is something yummy or interesting going on. I am learning recall and am ok with no distractions but right now I would still choose to go investigate anything else that is going on. 

I can definitly be a couch potato just as much of a snuggle bug and like to play once I am comfortable with you. I am a good housemate and usually just mind my own business, I like to sleep in my free time, or watch tv with my foster dad. 

I don’t mind having my teeth or ears cleaned but it's definitely not my favorite thing to do. I am okay taking my pain medication because I know it helps me but I'm still going to try to avoid it if I can.

In the car I am usually fairly calm but due to being a larger girl I need room to keep my balance and will only lay down or sit when exhausted from the adventure we are coming back from. I don't really like being left home alone, I won't touch anything in the house and I don't really like the crate so I hope I don't have to go back in one. 

I do not counter surf but will always eat what you give me. Toys are kind of weird, I don't really know what to do with them yet; I am just starting to figure out chasing a ball can be fun though!

I will answer to sit, down, wait, up and look and know I can keep learning things if you teach me! I might let out a few barks when someone is at the door but other than that I don't really bark. When they come in the house I will sniff and try to jump to say hi! 

Are you my forever home? 

My adoption fee is a $350 donation to help save more dogs like me. I am spayed and microchipped, and I have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at  https://www.salcars.ca/adopt.
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This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Canada 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: 295 (321, 341, 349, 312) *270
Sold:  221  (258, 218, 234, 257) *198
Sale To Listing Ratio: 75% (80%, 64%, 67%, 83%) *73%
Price Changes: 98 (131, 86, 122, 79)*167
Listings that went conditional/pending: 271 (291, 257, 312, 286)  *204
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 22 (59, 55, 60, 110) *134
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,888  (1,908, 1,921, 1,908, 1,941) +3,263
Absorption Rate in weeks:  8 (8, 8, 8, 8) *17

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 961 (991, 1,008, 1,007, 1,015) *1,858
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $362,701 ($364k,$403k,$397k,$384k) *$338k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $365,526 ($369k,$405k,$397k,$383k) *$328k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (102%,100%,99%,100%) *97%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $329,900 ($330k,$330k,$330k,$330k)*$300k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$334,000 ($333,$333k,$330k,$330k)*$290k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 46 (38, 59, 40, 56) *51

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  151 (156, 157, 160, 155) *213
Average Condo Listing Price:  $231,921 ($269k, $312k, $290k, $328k) *$250k
Average Condo Selling Price: $232,771 ($270k, $309k, $288k, $326k) *$244k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100% (100%, 99%, 99%, 99%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $272,500 ($273k, $280k, $275, $280k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $270,000 ($270k, $278k, $273k, $273k) *$241k
Average Days on Market Condos: 24 (80, 80, 50, 53)*38

Active Vacant Lots: 607 (596, 594, 592, 662) *937

Market Rant
Looks like Sellers may have taken advantage of the heatwave across the province this week, as there was a bit of a vacancy in that category. Still a few more than last year at this time, but we have been reporting over 300+ new additions over the last month or so. Perhaps the late Spring market has caught up and we are on the other side of the peak now, but someone needs to tell the market that however since it's like the weather...hot! Buyers may have taken advantage too, since there was a little less buyer activity this week, but it wasn't significant. One thing that has been noticed is the injection of relocations in the past week. Looks like government workers are getting their shipping orders finally, so that may bring on the second surge of market activity with this new injection of buyers coming from across Canada now. Once the Atlantic bubble has been burst, you can expect this impact to increase that much more. So prepare for the long haul with this market, as I don't think our growth is even close to finishing. Once the rest of Canada realizes we are one of the best places to bubble, expect even more properties to fly off the shelves. The Secret is out, Nova Scotia is the place to be! Stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of our rapidly changing market, stay safe our there, and thanks for stopping by! 

Hi guys! My name is Winnie and I am a 6 year old female pug weighing around 25-30lbs. I came into the rescue a few weeks ago as a local surrender and am finally coming to you here to find my forever home! 

I get along with the neighborhood small/medium dogs, cats! I have met a few cats outside and after a few sniffs we both part our separate ways. I haven't met any large dogs and I was hesitant with the medium size ones so my size or a bit bigger would be fine. I don't really bother with other dogs though when we are together but I am still a good girl when around them. 

I have met kids as young as 1 year old and I was a very good girl. I love the attention I get from the kids but who wouldn't?! Just means more pets for Winnie girl! 

I might be a few pounds overweight, shhh, but my cute couch potato self has been working on increasing my stamina. I don't really like the really hot days and would prefer to go for walks in the early morning and late evening when things have cooled down! I struggle with stairs but am now able to do a set of 3 stairs with encouragement, so baby steps for now! 

I am house trained and can go all night without incident, yay! I am much quicker to do my business when off-leash so if my family had a fenced yard that would be nice but not needed. I also like to scoot my bum after going to the washroom to tidy up like the lady I know I am.

I will occasionally play fetch but I don't really have much interest in toys otherwise. I will pretty much take to anyone as long as you are willing to give me attention and some good pets! I am not destructive, I might shake the odd blanket when I get excited but nothing is destroyed! 

I am happiest when I am with my people! I prefer not to be alone, so if you walk to a different room you can be sure I won't be far behind. I am hoping my forever home will have someone around most of the day so I don’t have to be alone. I also like to sleep in the same room as my humans so I hope you'll let me be close ❤

I eat special food for urinary health and I don't mind it. I have no food insecurities and will casually pick away at my food throughout the day. Don't let my height fool you though I will still try to see what's up on the counter if you've left anything yummy there.

I do shed quite a bit but with frequent brushing it seems to be kept under control. I will tolerate baths, but would prefer to stay dry at all times. The car is not my favorite place to be, and it can take me a while to calm down after going for a drive. I can also be quite noisy with lots of grunts, snorts and pants. I will only bark/howl/cry if you leave me alone though.

Am I your forever girl?! ❤

My adoption fee is a $350 donation to help save more dogs like me. I am spayed and microchipped, and I have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at  https://www.salcars.ca/adopt.
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This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Canada 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!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of July 16th - 23rd, 2020
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 321 (341, 349, 312, 326) *302
Sold:  258  (218, 234, 257, 234) *205
Sale To Listing Ratio: 80% (64%, 67%, 83%, 71%) *68%
Price Changes: 131 (86, 122, 79, 117)*205
Listings that went conditional/pending: 291 (257, 312, 286, 290)  *220
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 59 (55, 60, 110, 51) *94
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,908  (1,921, 1,908, 1,941, 2,016) +3,323
Absorption Rate in weeks:  8 (8, 8, 8, 9) *17

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 991 (1,008, 1,007, 1,015, 1,038) *1,888
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $363,846 ($403k,$397k,$384k,$390k) *$355k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $369,200 ($405k,$397k,$383k,$392k) *$345k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 102%  (100%,99%,100%,101%) *97%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $329,900 ($330k,$330k,$330k,$330k)*$300k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$332,500 ($333k,$330k,$330k,$328k)*$290k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 38 (59, 40, 56, 53) *51

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  156 (157, 160, 155, 160) *213
Average Condo Listing Price:  $268,775 ($312k, $290k, $328k, $378k) *$267k
Average Condo Selling Price: $269,564 ($309k, $288k, $326k, $369k) *$259k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100% (99%, 99%, 99%, 97%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $273,000 ($280k, $275, $280k, $280k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $270,000 ($278k, $273k, $273k, $275k) *$241k
Average Days on Market Condos: 80 (80, 50, 53, 54)*38

Active Vacant Lots: 596 (594, 592, 662, 662) *947

Market Rant
Looks like our inventory woes will continue as missed Spring (Summer) market presses on. Despite seeing decent new weekly inventory gains, we continue to maintain or drop in overall levels across the board. In fact, single family homes (the hardest hit) are down almost 50% in inventory numbers from last year at this time, and over 1,400 less accorss the market overall. The weekly sales amounts continue to pummel the inventory down, and just when it looked like things might slow a touch, we get the best weekly sales report in over a month. Both sales and listings under agreement surge again this week to eclipse those stats from last year at this time, which is pretty incredible given that we are still very much in a pandemic. Perhaps that was the lighter fluid that was tossed on the already burning market to kick it a notch, and make it the current sellers market we find ourselves in that much worse for buyers.

The value report was a little surprising this week, especially the single family home report. Coming off a historic high last week, advance 7 days and we are almost back down to last years numbers, which is a little unusual with SFH since they are usually pretty consistent. One of the big differences though? - the selling prices are over the asking price this year! Days on market are also reporting incredibly low, which I'm sure is in thanks to the buyers snapping up all of these listings. I'm sure that number could get tightened up a bit too if agents weren't; holding offers for days, still, even with that consideration 38 days from list to sale on average is an amazing stat. It's a rollercoaster out there! Stay tuned to the blog to catch all the turns, ups and downs! Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe and healthy out there! 

***Dobby was finally able to get her testing done and unfortunately it came back positive for Von Willebrand's disease. Due to this diagnosis, it is recommended she not be spayed so she will be adopted intact.***

Hello everyone! We are Dobby and Apollo a bonded brother and sister, the dynamic duo if you will! We are 8 year young dobermans weighing around 80lbs each. We are local surrenders from a few months ago and are ready to find our forever home together! 

We have always been king and Queen of our castle, so we would prefer to be the only pets in our new abode. We bark at other dogs and strangers but will usually quiet down once told to. Some dogs we meet are fine and others we just do not get along with. We have only ever seen cats outside and will always bark at them so probably none of them in our forever home.

We like kids, but sometimes when we're playing we forget the little ones are around and might knock them on their butt. But as long as my parents are keeping an eye on everyone we get along great.

We are completely housetrained and have no problem relaxing at home during the day while your at work. We LOVE to get comfy and snuggle with our humans, we will very willingly jump in bed and sleep all night with my humans, or we will sleep in our own bed if you prefer. 

We are very treat (and food) motivated, that being said there may be some counter surfing if there is food left out. We sit when told, give paw and lay down. Again we LOVE treats! We enjoy going for walks but still pull on leash.

We really like running the yard, and even though we have lots of room in the yard, we dont know to stay in our boundries if the gate was left open. We love going for car rides, wind in our ears, tongues hanging out our face! 

Dobby was not spayed and when it was being looked into the rescue decided to test for Von Willebrands first, more common in Dobermans. Unfortunately she did test positive so she is not a good candidate for surgery due to high risk of bleeding.

Easiest way to tell us apart is I always sit very regal and proper where as Dobby is silly and will wiggle her whole bum when she's happy.

We have so much unconditional love to share, i know our new Family has been waiting for us, as we have them.

Are you our forever home? 

Our adoption fee is a donation to help save more dogs like us. We are vaccinated, microchipped, Apollo is neutered, Dobby is intact, and have all our doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for us at 
https://www.salcars.ca/adopt.
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This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Canada Animal Rescue Society, a non profit rescue organization from Nova Scotia. More info about them and other adoptable's looking for their furever home, and ways to help or donate can be found by clicking HERE

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

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of July 9th - 16th, 2020
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 341 (349, 312, 326, 350) *322
Sold:  218  (234, 257, 234, 245) *181
Sale To Listing Ratio: 64% (67%, 83%, 71%, 70%) *56%
Price Changes: 86 (122, 79, 117, 141)*190
Listings that went conditional/pending: 257 (312, 286, 290, 287)  *217
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 55 (60, 110, 51, 39) *100
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,921  (1,908, 1,941, 2,016, 2,068) +3,357
Absorption Rate in weeks:  8 (8, 8, 9, 10) *17

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,008 (1,007, 1,015, 1,038, 1,074) *1,903
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $403,051 ($397k,$384k,$390k,$363k) *$326k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $404,519 ($397k,$383k,$392k,$363k) *$317k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100%  (99%,100%,101%,100%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $329,900 ($330k,$330k,$330k,$328k)*$299k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$332,500 ($330k,$330k,$328k,$325k)*$290k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 59 (40, 56, 53, 38) *37

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  157 (160, 155, 160, 165) *223
Average Condo Listing Price:  $311,782 ($290k, $328k, $378k, $295k) *$243k
Average Condo Selling Price: $308,864 ($288k, $326k, $369k, $295k) *$241k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (99%, 99%, 97%, 100%) 99%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $279,900 ($275, $280k, $280k, $274k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $278,000 ($273k, $273k, $275k, $273k) *$240k
Average Days on Market Condos: 80 (50, 53, 54, 17)*31

Active Vacant Lots: 594 (592, 662, 662, 676) *953

Market Rant
Talk about the year of records! Historically low inventory levels in all tracked products,  absorption rate in the single digits, and now we set a new benchmark this week with a report over $400k for both list and selling price for single family homes. This is the first time it has reported over $400k since tracking these stats, and I suppose if any market could do it, it would be our current one. Not much change in the 6 month median report for single family homes however, but the gap between the list and sale price narrowed a bit, and I predict this will continue to close as the 6 month median catches up to our current market of full and over asking property purchases. For the second week in a row the sales to list ratio dropped, which is largely in due to the sustained effort of sellers bringing their properties to market (finally) and a decreased interest from buyers at the moment. Not sure if the opening of the Atlantic Bubble created a bit of a "lets get out of here for the weekend" mentality, but it does seem to coincide with that announcement. You would think that it would have the opposite effect since there are likely many people relocating from the areas inside the Atlantic bubble, perhaps the exchange isn't largely needed in Atlantic Canada, more so the other provinces that are still required to isolate. In ether case, the market has turned a little like our weather, but things are no doubt bound to change again soon. Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe out there! 

I’m Shaggy!! I’m a 3 year old, 37 lb pocket pit mix male with a compact body and lots of personality! I came from Texas last year, I thought I found my home but I was having trouble around new humans so I came back into the rescue and have been working hard so I'd like to try to find my home with someone who is ready to continue working with me! 

I love my people it just takes me a while to trust. I have extreme stranger danger because I’m scared. I wear a muzzle when meeting new people because I have biten before out of fear. You will also have to do classes with me to help us build our bond together and learn the best skills to help me in the future! 

I can bark when left home alone so I’d like a friend to be home with whether that’s my person or a fur sibling. I go to daycare and I play great with all the dogs. I also live with 3 dogs and we are the best of friends. 

I do like my own space to eat, I don’t like them getting into my dish. And sometimes I don’t like them getting up on the couch or bed with me; but a firm no and I understand I’m not being nice. 

I even live with cats. One I chase. And one I ignore. My foster mom thinks maybe I shouldn’t live with them in my forever home so we don't stress any kitties out. I also need no kids in my forever home, they move so fast and can be unpredictable which is not the best thing for me.

The car is ok I just need some time to settle and lay down then I’m good to go. I like to have my own seat. My favourite thing ever is walks!!! Oh boy can I walk. I do pull a lot at first from all the excitement of going out. After a few minutes I settle right down. However on my walks I bark at all the people and dogs. So we will have to work on that. 

I’m fully housetrained. No accidents ever!! I do have some allergies so I’m on a special food and I need a special bath once a week or mom says I’m a stinky boy. I don’t know what that is but she makes funny faces at me. I just give her a big kiss and all is well. 

She thinks I’m the best cuddler she has ever met. She says there is nothing like a Shaggy hug to brighten up your day 💙 I might not be the bestest boy but she says I deserve the right person who is willing to love me and all my faults and work with me to make me the goodest boy I can be, cause I’m worth it.

Are you my forever family?! 💙

**I am mandatory confidence classes with my new family**

My adoption fee is a $400 donation to help save more dogs like me. I am neutered and microchipped, and I have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at https://www.salcars.ca/adopt.
​
This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Canada 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!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of July 2nd - 9th, 2020
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 349 (312, 326, 350, 282) *333
Sold:  234  (257, 234, 245, 220) *197
Sale To Listing Ratio: 67% (83%, 71%, 70%, 78%) *60%
Price Changes: 122 (79, 117, 141, 89)*161
Listings that went conditional/pending: 312 (286, 290, 287, 302)  *242
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 60 (110, 51, 39, 48) *103
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,908  (1,941, 2,016, 2,068, 2,041) +3,341
Absorption Rate in weeks:  8 (8, 9, 10, 12) *16

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,007 (1,015, 1,038, 1,074, 1,068) *1,883
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $397,428 ($384k,$390k,$363k,$371k) *$321k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $396,556 ($383k,$392k,$363k,$372k) *$316k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99%  (100%,101%,100%,100%) *99%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $329,900 ($330k,$330k,$328k,$327k)*$300k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$330,000 ($330k$328k,$325k,$325k)*$299k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 40 (56, 53, 38, 61) *51

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  160 (155, 160, 165, 161) *225
Average Condo Listing Price:  $289,775 ($328k, $378k, $295k, $262k) *$279k
Average Condo Selling Price: $288,292 ($326k, $369k, $295k, $261k) *$271k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (99%, 97%, 100%, 99%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $274,950 ($280k, $280k, $274k,$275k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $272,500 ($273k, $275k, $273k, $275k) *$241k
Average Days on Market Condos: 50 (53, 54, 17, 24)*79

Active Vacant Lots: 592 (662, 662, 676, 675) *949

Market Rant
Finally, a bit of inventory pressure relief! For the first time since the Spring, there has been a small wane in the property feeding frenzy that has gripped our city in the last couple of seasons. More listings coming to market has certainly helped things along, and perhaps the large bubble of buyers is slowly starting to deflate as they purchase and settle into their homes, or perhaps many have simply grown tired of the frenzy and have put their move on hold. In either case, the market does feel different right now. Of course, there are still many areas and price points that are remain under siege, but the multiple offer situation has subsided a touch to lessen the amount of competitors on a property. Some have been waiting out what I call "the golden weekend" to avoid the overbidding in hopes of seeing it on the other side, which has actually been happening lately. The golden weekend is the current listing formula it seems of going active on Thursday, holding showings/offers all weekend and presenting offers on the Sunday or Monday. That formula started to show up late last year as there was so much activity and requests on a property, that listing agents had to react and pause the response to offer times to allow everyone to get in to see it. By the time the Spring market showed up this became more and more popular, and nowadays its almost standard, especially with any property in the 250-350k range in within 30kms of HRM. Let's see if this relaxed atmosphere continues, or it it's just a slight ease before things ramp up again. Stay tuned to the blog to find out! Stay safe out there, and thanks for stopping by! 

Hi! I’m Sophie! I am a 10 year old female Shih Tzu Poodle mix weighing around 15-20lbs. I'm a local surrender after one of my owners passed away it was too hard so I came into the rescue. I've been here for a few weeks now but it's time to find my forever! 

I am a super friendly girl, I love everyone I meet! I hear “good girl” every day, so I think that means I’m pretty special. I’ve met so many dogs and humans and they are all so fun to say hello to. Foster mom says my tail will wag right off! Gosh, I hope not! 

I havent met any cats so I'm not sure what to think of them. I have been around a few kids but can become protective of them so I think older kids would be better.

I really want a fur sister or brother cause I really like to play! There’s a growly thing I do when I want to play (and eat) that sounds strange until you understand it’s just my way of talking to you.

I like to ensure my foster parents know what time it is, so I wake them up when it’s breakfast time. I run straight to my bowl but they remind me it’s bathroom time first! I’m a lady who knows what she wants and what I want is food. I love yummy treats. Apparently I will do anything for food. Don’t worry, I let everyone know when it’s supper time too!

I know that outside is the place to do my business and will tell you when I need to go. I have been on a regular schedule with two walks a day and I LOVE walks. I’m told I have lots of energy and can pull from time to time, but overall I’m pretty good. 

I don't mind going in the car and I like to play with toys! The thing they call a TV is pretty fascinating, did you know there are dogs on there as well?!

If I could pick, I'd chose to sleep with foster mom and dad. There’s lots of beds around the house that are my size but I won’t touch them. What can I say? I like big beds, couches, and laps! 

I do have some arthritis in my hind end which having some type of supplement would help. I have a few teeth that need to be taken care of and at the same time I am getting a good clean of my ears! 

Are you my forever family? 

My adoption fee is a $300 donation to help save more dogs like me. I am spayed and microchipped, and I have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at 
https://www.salcars.ca/adopt.

This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Canada 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!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of June 25th- July 2nd, 2020
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 312 (326, 350, 282, 355) *333
Sold:  257  (234, 245, 220, 186) *208
Sale To Listing Ratio: 83% (71%, 70%, 78%, 54%) *63%
Price Changes: 79 (117, 141, 89, 91)*167
Listings that went conditional/pending: 286 (290, 287, 302, 280)  *201
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 110 (51, 39, 48, 96) *192
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,941  (2,016, 2,068, 2,041, 2,095) +3,348
Absorption Rate in weeks:  8 (9, 10, 12, 14) *16

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,015 (1,038, 1,074, 1,068, 1,120) *1,877
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $383,713 ($390k,$363k,$371k,$377k) *$334k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $382,558 ($392k,$363k,$372k,$377k) *$329k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100%  (101%,100%,100%,100%%) *99%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $329,900 ($330k,$328k,$327k,$325k)*$300k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$329,900 ($328k,$325k,$325k,$325k)*$299k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 56 (53, 38, 61, 11) *70

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  155 (160, 165, 161, 165) *242
Average Condo Listing Price:  $327,886 ($378k, $295k, $262k, $263k) *$308k
Average Condo Selling Price: $325,956 ($369k, $295k, $261k, $259k) *$301k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (97%, 100%, 99%, 98%) 98%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $279,450 ($280k, $274k,$275k, $274k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $273,000 ($275k, $273k, $275k, $273k) *$241k
Average Days on Market Condos: 53 (54, 17, 24, 36)*56

Active Vacant Lots: 662 (662, 676, 675, 675) *947

Market Rant
The Spring market like Summer settled in for another week inventory destruction, crushing listings all over HRM with multiple offers, quick sales, and continued buyer pressure. The overall inventory jumped down again this week in all tracked products, with single family homes seeing the most impact. The continued formula of mediocre new listing additions plus well above average sales numbers, coupled with the continued barrage of buyers putting property under agreement (as reflected in the conditional/pending stat), pushes the Halifax market deeper into  sellers favour again this week. One of the questions I get asked quite frequently, is when I think this market will start to soften. In short, I can't see this current market going anywhere anytime soon. Currently, we are seeing the local Spring market that should have happened earlier this year thriving now that restrictions have been lifted and people can get back to the new normal. Let's call this wave one. Currently, the military and other government relocation are finally, slowly, starting to happen, but non-essential relocations are still patiently standing by for the most part. There are the "must" movers who are wading through these complicated times, but many would be relocations had to put moves on hold until boarder restrictions start to loosen. Once that happens, those people will finally get a chance to make their move and inject yet another surge of activity into our market, wave 2. Since this phase won't be an overnight opening of all things, you can expect sustained pressure from this phase as pockets will make their move over time. Definitely something to keep an eye on, so stay tuned to the blog to stay up to date with our market here in Halifax! Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe out there! 

I’m Shaggy!! I’m a 3 year old, 37 lb pocket pit mix male with a compact body and lots of personality! I came from Texas last year, I thought I found my home but I was having trouble around new humans so I came back into the rescue and have been working hard so I'd like to try to find my home with someone who is ready to continue working with me! 

I love my people it just takes me a while to trust. I have extreme stranger danger because I’m scared. I wear a muzzle when meeting new people because I have biten before out of fear. You will also have to do classes with me to help us build our bond together and learn the best skills to help me in the future! 

I can bark when left home alone so I’d like a friend to be home with whether that’s my person or a fur sibling. I go to daycare and I play great with all the dogs. I also live with 3 dogs and we are the best of friends. 

I do like my own space to eat, I don’t like them getting into my dish. And sometimes I don’t like them getting up on the couch or bed with me; but a firm no and I understand I’m not being nice. 

I even live with cats. One I chase. And one I ignore. My foster mom thinks maybe I shouldn’t live with them in my forever home so we don't stress any kitties out. I also need no kids in my forever home, they move so fast and can be unpredictable which is not the best thing for me.

The car is ok I just need some time to settle and lay down then I’m good to go. I like to have my own seat. My favourite thing ever is walks!!! Oh boy can I walk. I do pull a lot at first from all the excitement of going out. After a few minutes I settle right down. However on my walks I bark at all the people and dogs. So we will have to work on that. 

I’m fully housetrained. No accidents ever!! I do have some allergies so I’m on a special food and I need a special bath once a week or mom says I’m a stinky boy. I don’t know what that is but she makes funny faces at me. I just give her a big kiss and all is well. 

She thinks I’m the best cuddler she has ever met. She says there is nothing like a Shaggy hug to brighten up your day 💙 I might not be the bestest boy but she says I deserve the right person who is willing to love me and all my faults and work with me to make me the goodest boy I can be, cause I’m worth it.

Are you my forever family?! 💙

**I am mandatory confidence classes with my new family**

My adoption fee is a $400 donation to help save more dogs like me. I am neutered and microchipped, and I have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at 
https://www.salcars.ca/adopt.


This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Canada 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!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of June 18th-25th, 2020
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 326 (350, 282, 355, 320) *357
Sold:  234  (245, 220, 186, 161) *221
Sale To Listing Ratio: 71% (70%, 78%, 54%, 53%) *62%
Price Changes: 117 (141, 89, 91, 66)*167
Listings that went conditional/pending: 290 (287, 302, 280, 242)  *272
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 51 (39, 48, 96, 31) *66
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  2,016  (2,068, 2,041, 2,095, 2,132) +3,387
Absorption Rate in weeks:  9 (10, 12, 14, 16) *16

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,038 (1,074, 1,068, 1,120, 1,130) *1,907
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $390,088 ($363k,$371k,$377k,$383k) *$344k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $392,023 ($363k,$372k,$377k,$377k) *$337k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (100%,100%,100%,98%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $329,900 ($328k,$327k,$325k,$325k)*$300k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$328,000 ($325k,$325k,$325k,$320k)*$298k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 53 (38, 61, 11, 67) *58

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  160 (165, 161, 165, 165) *248
Average Condo Listing Price:  $378,264 ($295k,$262k, $263k, $266k) *$295k
Average Condo Selling Price: $368,547 ($295k,$261k, $259k, $264k) *$286k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 97% (100%, 99%, 98%, 99%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $279,900 ($274k,$275k, $274k, $269k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $275,00 ($273k, $275k, $273k, $263k) *$240k
Average Days on Market Condos: 54 (17, 24, 36, 23)*67

Active Vacant Lots: 662 (676, 675, 675, 699) *955

Market Rant
We just can't seem to get any elevation! The overall inventory levels have hovered close to the 2,100 mark, but just haven't been able to crest it in the last month which is causing a larger divide from the inventory stock of last year. Single family home numbers really sank the inventory again this week and continues to press, which has been a key factor in driving that absorption rate down to historic lows. Speaking of, it has now hit an all time low, and the first single digit absorption rate I have ever reported in almost a decade of tracking these stats. The absorption rate is one of the most important tells regarding market health, and what this absorption rate is saying is that if all new listings stopped at this moment, it would only take a measly 9 weeks, or just over two months, to sell off everything for sale in HRM. Crazy stuff! There was almost a feeling of hope this week for buyers, as it seemed like a few more options came to market this week, but they were also met with above average interest, so the cycle continues. There does seem to be a little give in the $400k price point though, but if you are in the $250-$350k price point there is still a big challenge (especially south of $300k). Stats are still reflecting multiple offers in most products, especially the single family homes who reported that the average home in HRM are selling at or over asking. The buyer challenge continues as we continue the missed Spring market, so be sure to stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of the changing property landscape. Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe out there! 

Hi guys! My name is Xena, I’m a 1 year old pitbull mix weighing around 50-60lbs. I am a local surrender and have been in the rescue for a few months and I'm ready to find my forever home! 

I can be shy with an initial introduction but I’m great with people after that! I play very well with other dogs, including groups of dogs. I have met some cats and we did not get along so none of them in my forever home please! 

I like bones and the peanut butter kong is my favorite treat but you have to remember to take the kong away once I’m finished or I’ll eat the kong! I can be very energetic, I enjoy going for walks up to an hour, but am content playing in the back yard as well. 
Unfamiliar walkers may have some trouble controlling me, compared to my favorite person. 

I don’t really understand fetch but I’m easily diverted if you’re playing with a stick, because I need the stick you’re playing with rather than the one I have. I am good in the car but I don't really like baths. I'm a good girl at the vet so you don't have to worry there! I really hope my forever home will let me have access to them during the night, I don’t need to be on the bed but I just like to know I can come say hi if I want! 

I do suffer from separation anxiety that comes out in a few negative ways such as pooping or peeing despite being housebroken, or some destructive chewing (never furniture). Puppy proofing will go a long way with me! 

I understand Sit, Stay, Down, Off, Up, Paw, and Touch. When I get too excited I play gently with my mouth, and understand “Don’t Bite” so once I hear that I switch quickly to licking again. I hope my human is ready to take on a strong, dominant role with me so I know they're in charge! 

I love getting butt scratches and cuddling with my humans, I can't wait to find my forever family! 

Are you my forever home? 

My adoption fee is a $400 donation to help save more dogs like me. I am spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and I have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at 
https://www.salcars.ca/adopt.

This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Canada 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!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of June 11th-18th, 2020
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 350 (282, 355, 320, 251) *340
Sold:  245  (220, 186, 161, 132) *205
Sale To Listing Ratio: 70% (78%, 54%, 53%, 53%) *60%
Price Changes: 141 (89, 91, 66, 61)*173
Listings that went conditional/pending: 287 (302, 280, 242, 195)  *254
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 39 (48, 96, 31, 38) *57
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  2,068  (2,041, 2,095, 2,132, 2,115) +3,381
Absorption Rate in weeks:  10 (12, 14, 16, 17) *16

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,074 (1,068, 1,120, 1,130, 1,039) *1,904
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $362,939 ($371k,$377k,$383k,$377k) *$349k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $362,812 ($372k,$377k,$377k,$373k) *$342k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100%  (100%,100%,98%, 99%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $328,000 ($327k,$325k,$325k,$324k)*$300k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$325,000 ($325k,$325k,$320k,$320k)*$296k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 38 (61, 11, 67, 63) *59

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  165 (161, 165, 165, 153) *250
Average Condo Listing Price:  $294,810 ($262k, $263k, $266k, $274k) *$286k
Average Condo Selling Price: $294,721 ($261k, $259k, $264k, $271k) *$277k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100% (99%, 98%, 99%, 97%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $273,950 ($275k, $274k, $269k, $265k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $273,000 ($275k, $273k, $263k, $259k) *$240k
Average Days on Market Condos: 17 (24, 36, 23, 68)*66

Active Vacant Lots: 676 (675, 675, 699, 693) *948

Market Rant
The Spring market is finally here, too bad its almost Summer! Better late than never though, and I think there was a pretty good reason for the hold up. Now that even more restrictions have been loosened, the gloves are off it seems, and finally listings are trickling to market! It's still dog eat dog out there though, and it would seem that multiple offers are now just a regular event now, and a source of pure frustration for buyers. Elevated stats across the board really, and starting to increase pace over this time last year, which was to be expected when things finally started to get back to some form of normalcy. Still, some of the long term stats, like the absorption rate and average days on market are reporting better now than at this time last year, which is quite surprising given the current situation. Not just by a little either. Even the overall values have skyrocketed. In a city where the historic data points to marginal 2-4% annual increases, we have seen the MEDIAN 6 month home prices jump 30k (SFH) and 23k (Condo) respectively, proving our current market is a Juggernaut. The question many buyers and sellers I run into have is if now is even a good time to buy or sell. For Sellers, it's easy... YES!! For buyers, that answer is a bit more complicated and has many factors. Do you have to buy, what areas are you looking in, budget and condition of home, etc, etc, etc. Based on the various reasons and requests a buyer has will determine if now is the right time or not, market is actually less of a factor since it is so unpredictable. Some fear that this is the peak, so buying high would be a terrible thing to do if the market turns. While the other camp says it could keep going and going, so the time your thought was a bad time to buy ends up being not so bad after the continued climb. People who were looking in late last year / early this year are saying that very thing. Complicated times right now, so stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of things.. Stay safe out there, and thanks for stopping by! 

Hi guys! My name is Winnie and I am a 6 year old female pug weighing around 25-30lbs. I came into the rescue a few weeks ago as a local surrender and am finally coming to you here to find my forever home! 

I get along with the neighborhood small/medium dogs, cats! I have met a few cats outside and after a few sniffs we both part our separate ways. I haven't met any large dogs and I was hesitant with the medium size ones so my size or a bit bigger would be fine. I don't really bother with other dogs though when we are together but I am still a good girl when around them. 

I have met kids as young as 1 year old and I was a very good girl. I love the attention I get from the kids but who wouldn't?! Just means more pets for Winnie girl! 

I might be a few pounds overweight, shhh, but my cute couch potato self has been working on increasing my stamina. I don't really like the really hot days and would prefer to go for walks in the early morning and late evening when things have cooled down! I struggle with stairs but am now able to do a set of 3 stairs with encouragement, so baby steps for now! 

I am house trained and can go all night without incident, yay! I am much quicker to do my business when off-leash so if my family had a fenced yard that would be nice but not needed. I also like to scoot my bum after going to the washroom to tidy up like the lady I know I am.

I will occasionally play fetch but I don't really have much interest in toys otherwise. I will pretty much take to anyone as long as you are willing to give me attention and some good pets! I am not destructive, I might shake the odd blanket when I get excited but nothing is destroyed! 

I am happiest when I am with my people! I prefer not to be alone, so if you walk to a different room you can be sure I won't be far behind. I am hoping my forever home will have someone around most of the day so I don’t have to be alone. I also like to sleep in the same room as my humans so I hope you'll let me be close ❤

I eat special food for urinary health and I don't mind it. I have no food insecurities and will casually pick away at my food throughout the day. Don't let my height fool you though I will still try to see what's up on the counter if you've left anything yummy there.

I do shed quite a bit but with frequent brushing it seems to be kept under control. I will tolerate baths, but would prefer to stay dry at all times. The car is not my favorite place to be, and it can take me a while to calm down after going for a drive. I can also be quite noisy with lots of grunts, snorts and pants. I will only bark/howl/cry if you leave me alone though.

Am I your forever girl?! ❤

My adoption fee is a $350 donation to help save more dogs like me. I am spayed and microchipped, and I have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at 
https://www.salcars.ca/adopt.

This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Canada 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!

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of June 4th-11th, 2020
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 282 (355, 320, 251, 194) *335
Sold:  220  (186, 161, 132, 120) *234
Sale To Listing Ratio: 78% (54%, 53%, 53%, 62%) *70%
Price Changes: 89 (91, 66, 61, 70)*161
Listings that went conditional/pending: 302 (280, 242, 195, 169)  *231
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 48 (96, 31, 38, 40) *137
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  2,041  (2,095, 2,132, 2,115, 2,086) +3,363
Absorption Rate in weeks:  12 (14, 16, 17, 18) *15

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,068 (1,120, 1,130, 1,039, 1,099) *1,886
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $370,769 ($377k,$383k,$377k,$371k) *$346k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $371,734 ($377k,$377k,$373k,$368k) *$338k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100%  (100%,98%, 99%, 99%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $326,450 ($325k,$325k,$324k,$320k)*$300k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$325,000 ($325k,$320k,$320k,$320k)*$295k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 61 (11, 67, 63, 60) *54

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  161 (165, 165, 153, 148) *252
Average Condo Listing Price:  $262,129 ($263k, $266k, $274k, $255k) *$292k
Average Condo Selling Price: $260,765 ($259k, $264k, $271k, $247k) *$288k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (98%, 99%, 97%, 97%) 99%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $275,000 ($274k, $269k, $265k, $269k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $275,000 ($273k, $263k, $259k, $263k) *$240k
Average Days on Market Condos: 24 (36, 23, 68, 54)*72

Active Vacant Lots: 675 (675, 699, 693, 707) *949

Market Rant
Still taking steps backwards in the inventory department, which is certainly not helping any buyer our there right now. Almost all areas of the HRM are firmly entrenched in a sellers market, and it seems to be getting more challenging by the day. Buyer frustration has hit an all time high, and there are now new complications for them to hurdle like shorter viewing windows over a shorter market exposure time, which means that some buyers aren't even able to get into see a home due to lack of appointment slots available. There is also a sense of desperation from out of province buyers who are purchasing property site unseen since there is no longer the ability to visit thanks to the current restrictions in place. By coming in from other provinces, these buyers are also tending to bid higher than local residents given the average home prices here are lower than where they are relocating from, so property here seems like a deal anyways. Our sales numbers are almost in line with our somewhat normal market of last year at this time, but our inventory additions are still lacking, contributing to the current frenzy. Just look at the number of listings that went pending this week! It's actually significantly higher that last year at this time regardless of the environment we find ourselves in. It really is something out there right now, so buyers and sellers should prepare themselves for these new factors involved with buying or selling a property. Add COVID-19 to the top of that, and it's that much more complicated these days. We are wading through it though, and I encourage you to stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of our ever changing market. Thanks for stoping by, and stay safe out there! 

Hello everyone! My name is Hank and I am a 3 year old Amstaff mixing weighing around 65lbs. I am a local surrender and am ready to find my forever home!

I have met a few dogs and I usually end up barking at them and getting myself wound up. I try to guard my toys against dogs my size or smaller as well so I think it might be better if I'm the only dog in the house but that's fine it just means more attention for Hanko! 

My foster family does have cats and we get along for the most part but I do have some issues with guarding food and the cats do not really understand this so I have snapped to keep them away. I think I'd be happiest without cats in my forever home just to be safe for everyone. 

I have met a few kids but I am a very strong guy and where I do have guarding issues I would want my forever home to have kids older than 15 just to be safe. 

I am completely housetrained and have never had an accident! I am good to be left home alone but I am crate trained just incase! I am a good boy in the car and will just lay down after a few minutes so I'll be happy to go for a drive! 

I love going for walks but I do pull when I get a good a good scent. When I use my easy walk harness I do MUCH better and it is a much easier walk for everyone! I know sit, down, stay and wait to eat my food. I love treats when we are inside with minimal distractions but if we go outside there are usually just too many other exciting things happening! 

I love playing with balls the most but I haven't quite figured out if I drop it that you will throw it again for me. I also love to play tug a war but just make sure to pick something strong! When I play with a ball or toy I can be very noisy but as far as my foster parents can tell I'm just having a lot of fun and am a happy boy!

My favorite things are giving kisses, getting belly rubs and trying to get as close to my humans as possible if we are together! I will usually sleep on the big bed with the humans at first but make my way to the couch for most of the night. 

Are you my forever home? 

My adoption fee is a $400 donation to help save more dogs like me. I am neutered, vaccinated and I have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at 

https://www.salcars.ca/adopt.
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This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Canada 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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Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of May 21st - June 4th, 2020
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 355 (320, 251, 194, 234) *335
Sold:  186  (161, 132, 120, 112) *234
Sale To Listing Ratio: 54% (53%, 53%, 62%, 48%) *70%
Price Changes: 91 (66, 61, 70, 55) *161
Listings that went conditional/pending: 280 (242, 195, 169, 164)  *231
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 96 (31, 38, 40, 104) *137
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  2,095  (2,132, 2,115, 2,086, 2,100) +3,363
Absorption Rate in weeks:  14 (16, 17, 18, 19) *15

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 1,120 (1,130, 1,039, 1,099, 1,113) *1,886
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $377,265 ($383k,$377k,$371k,$359k) *$346k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $377,450 ($377k,$373k,$368k,$351k) *$338k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100%  (98%, 99%, 99%, 98%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $325,000 ($325k,$324k,$320k,$320k)*$300k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$324,750 ($320k,$320k,$320k,$319k)*$295k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 11 (67, 63, 60, 61) *54

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  165 (165, 153, 148, 152) *252
Average Condo Listing Price:  $262,495 ($266k, $274k, $255k $351k) *$292k
Average Condo Selling Price: $258,493 ($264k, $271k, $247k, $339k) *$288k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 98% (99%, 97%, 97%, 97%) 99%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $273,950 ($269k, $265k, $269k, $267k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $272,500 ($263k, $259k, $263k, $261k) *$240k
Average Days on Market Condos: 36 (23, 68, 54, 40)*72

Active Vacant Lots: 675 (699, 693, 707, 717) *949

Market Rant
Well, it was as good run for a couple weeks, but nothing seems to be holding back the surge of buyers gobbling up all the inventory. It's still dog eat dog out there right now, and with restrictions being lifted in many areas and the hopeful COVID-19 reports being advertised, the wave of buyers continue to vie for a place to call home. Just look at the inventory flying off the shelves! There was a good amount of new additions this week, but they were met with the buyer surge who snapped up 280 properties this week, which was the best week of the year so far, and bested this time last year as well. Just like people eager for a hair trim, a must have for most, like our military, is also having to move, so it will be busy for both industries while demand is met. Nova Scotia has now implemented a self isolation exemptions list for essential etc and government workers who need to relocate to our province, which will surely inject another group of buyers that should have been here awhile ago. For a complete list of who is exempt from having to self isolate upon arrival to Nova Scotia, click HERE. This market has been incredible so far this year, and I think we are in for another huge influx of activity, almost like a late Spring market that I mentioned might happen should things get back to a new normal. 11 days on market is the average the week for single family homes, which is crazy. Not surprised though, being out there and involved in the constant competition throughout HRM. Interesting times indeed. Make sure to stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of the market as things develop, and thanks for stopping by! 

Hi everyone! My name is Macy and I am a 6 year old female Rottweiler/mastiff mix weighing around 90 lbs. I came from a Montreal gassing pound a few weeks ago and I am ready to find my forever home!

I always pull to go see other dogs but it can be hit or miss if I think they are okay. I have also seen cats outside and have pulled to go chase them so I think I'd prefer to just be an only animal in the house and receive all the love for myself! 

I have loved all the people I met, including some calm older kids but I can get over excited sometimes as well. I am going to need some strong humans to work with me because I am a very strong girl! 

I do have a torn ACL that I take a daily pain medication for but it does not slow me down one bit! These wonderful people in the rescue have said they are going to pay for this to be dealt with as soon as it is possible! 

I had a few accidents when I first came to my foster dad but have not had any since. I am getting better on a leash but still pull if there is something yummy or interesting going on. I am learning recall and am ok with no distractions but right now I would still choose to go investigate anything else that is going on. 

I can definitly be a couch potato just as much of a snuggle bug and like to play once I am comfortable with you. I am a good housemate and usually just mind my own business, I like to sleep in my free time, or watch tv with my foster dad. 

I don’t mind having my teeth or ears cleaned but it's definitely not my favorite thing to do. I am okay taking my pain medication because I know it helps me but I'm still going to try to avoid it if I can.

In the car I am usually fairly calm but due to being a larger girl I need room to keep my balance and will only lay down or sit when exhausted from the adventure we are coming back from. I don't really like being left home alone, I won't touch anything in the house and I don't really like the crate so I hope I don't have to go back in one. 

I do not counter surf but will always eat what you give me. Toys are kind of weird, I don't really know what to do with them yet; I am just starting to figure out chasing a ball can be fun though!

I will answer to sit, down, wait, up and look and know I can keep learning things if you teach me! I might let out a few barks when someone is at the door but other than that I don't really bark. When they come in the house I will sniff and try to jump to say hi! 

Are you my forever home? 

My adoption fee is a $350 donation to help save more dogs like me. I will be spayed, vaccinated and microchipped as soon as the vets are open for business and I have all my doggy papers to come home to you! You can apply for me at 
https://www.salcars.ca/adopt.
​
This "cuddly companion" is available through Save a Life Canada 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!