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

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 363 (260, 295, 343, 367) *212
Sold:  208  (209, 238, 226, 270) *142
Sale To Listing Ratio: 57% (80%, 81%, 66%, 63%) *67%
Price Changes: 71 (85, 117, 114, 140) *137
Listings that went conditional/pending: 239 (277, 228, 289, 317)  *185
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 48 (107, 92, 58, 60) *94
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,705  (1,656, 1,683, 1,721, 1,741) +2,934
Absorption Rate in weeks:  8 (7, 7, 7, 7) *18

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 835 (806, 807, 827, 838) *1,609
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $379,527 ($398k,$387k,$413k,$391k) *$317k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $389,736 ($404k,$396k,$415k,$394k) *$314k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 103%  (101%,102%,101%,101%) *99%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $339,900 ($340k,$340k,$340k,$340k)*$310k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$349,000 ($349k,$346,$345k,$344k)*$304k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 29 (42, 29, 34, 34) *58

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  162 (147, 159, 162, 163) *199
Average Condo Listing Price:  $310,346 ($315k, $283k, $286, $268k) *$228k
Average Condo Selling Price: $310,738 ($314k, $284k, $298k, $272k) *$226k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100% (99%, 101%, 104%, 100%) 99%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $262,400 ($250k, $260k, $260k, $260k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $266,750 ($264k, $260k, $260k, $260k) *$240k
Average Days on Market Condos: 31 (71, 13, 8, 18)*61

Active Vacant Lots: 548 (546, 562, 567, 568) *891

Market Rant
Can we dub this week "return of the sellers" week? In a interesting turn of events, there was a good surge to new listings this week and just an average week of sales, and not by just a little either. The short but mighty week flipped on our usual activity this so far this year, with underwhelming buyer activity and an actual increase to the overall inventory level in all tracked products. Strange given the strength of our market year, and also strange given the time of year since the fall is usually the time when product numbers reduce week to week. Not surprising is the decreased buyer activity since it was Thanksgiving long weekend after all, but surprising was the amount of sellers that decided the holiday weekend was the time to post. Probably just a coincidence, but this market reversal caused a sharp decline in the sales to list ratio, reporting lower than it has in months, and added to the historically low absorption rate finally! The absorption rate has been hovering at the historic low of the 7 week timeframe for over a month, so I will bet that many buyers will be encouraged by the change in events, even if it is just for this week. The holidays do tend to toss in that extra factor, and as much as you consider numbers to be cold and calculating, sometimes the human factor can greatly influence how things report in the real estate industry. 

Make sure to stay on top of the market if you are planning on listing or buyer soon, and a great way to do that is by checking in to the blog frequently, or contacting me to get moving! Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe out there! 

Hi my name is Tinkerbelle! I’m a senior poodle mix lady sitting at 11 years young and weighing around 12lbs. I came all the way from California and have been looking for my forever family for almost 6 months so I'm very excited! 

Don’t let my age fool you, I love going for a nice run or a long walk! I can be a super fast runner, and my foster mom thinks I should go to the dog Olympics! 🏃🏼‍♀️I don’t mind rain or shine and I’m so great walking on leash! When my foster mom takes me on walks, I’m very good with people and saying hi, I’ll let other dogs say hi too, but I’m not interested in socializing with them, and will let them know when they’re too much in my space. I lived with a cat for a few months and snapped at the cat twice, otherwise I was indifferent to her.

It does take a bit of time for me to trust you, and might snap at quick movements, or being touched a certain way. Because of this I will be gling to a home with adults only. For example: I like being shown my leash so I know what’s going on before you hook it on. Once I warm up to you though, I’ll come to you looking for pets and really like getting my ears rubbed and my chin scratched! I will let you know when you’re not paying enough attention to me too. I also get the cutest zoomies and I like to hop around, my foster mom thinks I’m so funny! As mentioned before I like going to the lake, I like when my foster mom comes in to her ankles with me so I can waddle around, I don’t think I can really swim though so I stay close to shore but love my time there! 

I will do my business outside, but sometimes it’s hard to know when I need to go out and may just seem like I want a nice pet. When left alone I can’t hold it and will need to go, but I’ve been doing better lately! When I do my business outside, I know I’ve done good because I get my favourite treats when I come in! I’m so gentle when I’m given any treats or food! I’ve been on the raw food and I’m loving it, and I don’t have any food agression! I do really like to try whatever you’re having too, I like to extend my food palate 💁🏼‍♀️

I’m also a really great sleeper! I’ll nap throughout the day, especially after some nice exercise, or an adventure to the lake, and will sleep through the night too! 😴 My foster mom isn’t a morning person, so I’ll get up early to go outside, but then we’ll go back to bed so she won’t be so cranky. I sleep on my bed which is on the floor, or on a blanket, or just on the floor (I like having options). I sleep on the floor because I really don’t like to be picked up and I also like having my own space. My foster mom has a ramp for me to get in the car with her when we go for a drive and that works perfectly for me! 

So to recap I’m looking for my furever home:

- That has a lot of patience and love to give me!
- That will have me as the only dog ❤
- That has adults only! 
- That has minimal stairs because again I really don't like to be picked up

I’m so so sweet and loving and have the quirkiest personality! I like giving the sweetest kisses to show that I appreciate you too! I’ve been guinea pig tested (when he’s been free roam and in his cage) and I like to make sure he’s doing okay but don’t like to be too social with him.

Are you my forever home? 

My adoption fee is a 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 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: 260 (295, 343, 367, 351) *283
Sold:  209  (238, 226, 270, 221) *158
Sale To Listing Ratio: 80% (81%, 66%, 63%, 63%) *56%
Price Changes: 85 (117, 114, 140, 114) *157
Listings that went conditional/pending: 277 (228, 289, 317, 252)  *183
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 107 (92, 58, 60, 46) *85
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,656  (1,683, 1,721, 1,741, 1,771) +2,989
Absorption Rate in weeks:  7 (7, 7, 7, 7) *17

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 806 (807, 827, 838, 872) *1,625
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $398,132 ($387k,$413k,$391k,$404k) *$353k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $403,730 ($396k,$415k,$394k,$409k) *$346k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (102%,101%,101%,101%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $339,900 ($340k,$340k,$340k,$339k)*$309k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$349,000,($346,$345k,$344k,$342k)*$302k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 42 (29, 34, 34, 51) *60

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  147 (159, 162, 163, 159) *207
Average Condo Listing Price:  $314,925 ($283k, $286, $268k, $289k) *$258k
Average Condo Selling Price: $313,702 ($284k, $298k, $272k, $289k) *$243k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (101%, 104%, 100%, 100%) 94%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $259,900 ($260k, $260k, $260k, $270k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $263,500 ($260k, $260k, $260k, $270k) *$241k
Average Days on Market Condos: 71 (13, 8, 18, 33)*38

Active Vacant Lots: 546 (562, 567, 568, 569) *906

Market Rant
Much ado about values! Single family home values continue to impress, with average listing prices hovering around the $400k mark, and selling over their listing price. This is on average, and we all know the big question is how much, which of course is unique to each and every property. Discussing this topic with a few colleagues, the going average seems to be around $20-30k over asking on properties listed around the $300k mark, but that of course can fluctuate significantly given the area and just how much interest the listing received. Still, this buyer pressure continues to be relentless, and because of this, prices are being pushed higher and higher. Just take a look at the six month median selling price of single family homes, which is starting to show the true nature of the post pandemic market. Taking all of the single family median sold listings over a six month duration, you can clearly see that we have now edged to almost $10k over the listing prices. Where if you were to rewind a few short years ago, this median price statistic was exactly opposite. Condo's too have felt this market, just not as significantly as single family homes have. The  core must be getting somewhat accustomed to this sustained activity, but the outlying areas that this has poured into seems to be met with surprise still, not only by buyers, but sellers as well. Another week of solid numbers in the books, so stay tuned to see if this holds out, or if indicators start pointing in the opposite direction. Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe out there! 

I'm Zazu. I am a pretty easy going dude. I'm an approx 8 year old male Amstaff mix, and I weigh 55 lbs. I came to NS from Quebec a couple weeks ago and am now ready to start the search for my forever home.

I am a very charismatic fella and easily make friends wherever I go. I am great with dogs of all sizes. I've seen a few kitties, one in a home and a few on walks, I just ignore them. I am amazing with kids, however, my love of food sometimes gets the best of me and I'll snatch food right out of their hands, pretty much any chance I get. My foster mom thinks I shouldn't do this but if I do, I could be more gentle, so due to this, she feels kids over 5 would be best. My foster human brother has a battery powered car and 4 wheeler. These scare me a bit and I try to get away from them. 

I walk pretty well on leash but I'm still working on trying not to pull as much. I am quite active but I'm just as happy curled up on the couch. I am fully house trained and will let you know when it's time for a walk to go do my business. I am highly food motivated and love to be told what a good boy I am. I love car rides. I definitely do not like when my foster mom goes out, (I try to follow her out the door), but having my foster fur brother home with me while she is at work is a big help so I would definitely do best in a home with someone home more than not and a fur sibling to keep me company. I am great being home with just my fur foster brother, as long as food is properly stored. If it's not, remember, it's not my fault, I warned you!! I've never been left completely home alone so not sure if I'd like that. 

I love to snuggle in bed with my people. I am rarely vocal but if my fur sibling starts, I will probably chime in. I'll tolerate a bath but it's not on my favorite to do list. I love toys so lots of those for me, please. I especially like this tug of war game, how fun!! I get very excited in play and jump around alot so it's probably not ideal to have little ones around during my playtime. I don't want one getting accidentally hurt. I do have a mild allergy, likely to chicken, so I am on a fish based diet. 

My ideal home would be where I can be part of the fun when it is being had, and equally part of the relaxation time too! I'd love lots of toys, a fur sibling and someone home more than not. I am very social and playful, and have the most amazing sweet, cuddly side of me that makes me the perfectly balanced companion.

My adoption fee is a $300 donation to help save more dogs like me. I am neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and have all my doggy papers to come home to you! Apply to adopt me online 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!

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

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 295 (343, 367, 351, 322) *243
Sold:  238  (226, 270, 221, 248) *164
Sale To Listing Ratio: 81% (66%, 63%, 63%, 77%) *67%
Price Changes: 117 (114, 140, 114, 111) *127
Listings that went conditional/pending: 228 (289, 317, 252, 297)  *166
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 92 (58, 60, 46, 65) *210
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,683  (1,721, 1,741, 1,771, 1,793) +2,981
Absorption Rate in weeks:  7 (7, 7, 7, 7) *17

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 807 (827, 838, 872, 904) *1,624
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $386,964 ($413k,$391k,$404k,$413k) *$351k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $395,516 ($415k,$394k,$409k,$413k) *$336k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 102%  (101%,101%,101%,99%) *96%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $339,900 ($340k,$340k,$339k,$338k)*$308k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$345,500 $345k,($344k,$342k,$340k)*$301k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 29 (34, 34, 51, 48) *68

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  159 (162, 163, 159, 153) *199
Average Condo Listing Price:  $283,296 ($286, $268k, $289k, $289k) *$300k
Average Condo Selling Price: $283,996 ($298k, $272k, $289k, $286k) *$270k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101% (104%, 100%, 100%, 99%) 90%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $259,900 ($260k, $260k, $270k, $270k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $260,000 ($260k, $260k, $270k, $272k) *$243k
Average Days on Market Condos: 13 (8, 18, 33, 30)*78

Active Vacant Lots: 562 (567, 568, 569, 571) *901

Market Rant
Is it October already? Not sure if anyone else feels like the beginning of the year was a slow crawl, only to hit warp speed over the Summer to now, but I sure do. My favourite season is here though, and my ideal time to get out to explore all the amazing sites of our province! The Fall season has brought desperate times to buyers however, unlike the various u-picks around the province, market offerings are slim pickings. Almost half of what was on the market last year at this time, and despite that, products are still moving in volume at higher velocity than last year at this time, which is certainly surprising. Although buyer activity was slightly lower this week, is was still much more than last year, which continues to feed the sellers market and put pressure on buyers clambering to grasp onto a piece of the limited selection, True to the season, the inventory across the board continues fall, and should continue to do so until the deepest part of the Winter months, which tends to be right around Christmas. Not the greatest news for people out there looking, but on a positive note, there is usually less competition around this time of year. Given this has been one of the most unique years in recent times however, our market has certainly followed suit in that regard as well, so it's anything but predictable. Keep your eyes to the blog to stay on top of things, thanks for stopping by and stay safe out there! . 

Hi everyone! My name is Hooligan and I am a 60lbs, 2 year young male puppy. I was surrendered from a Humane Society and due to BSL I could not be adopted out there. I am super excited to find my forever home! 

I don’t quite understand children and their unusual movements and voices, I get excited and want to play with them but I can be a little rough because of my size. My forever home should have kids over 15 or adults only. 

I have not met any cats so I'm not really sure what I think about them. I have met multiple dogs and I am very reactive to the larger or intact male dogs, smaller female dogs have been ok but I'd rather just have my humans to myself. So I need a forever home who can exercise me away from active dog spaces, I won’t be a daycare or dog park kind of dog. 

I am working on being muzzle trained because when I was put into a situation with a larger dog I reacted, my family tried to step in to help and I ended up biting them from reacting to the dog. A quiet neighborhood without lots of kids and other pets would be ideal for me. 

I am also housetrained and crate trained because I may get into a few things if left alone. The neighbors said they don't hear a peep from me when I'm by myself. Oh and I know a bunch of commands! I will sit, stay/wait (even at meal times), shake and lay down. Let's just say I'm very treat motivated! 

I am reactive on leash particularly to fast moving things, dogs or kids but I'm going to try to keep working on it with my forever family. I have been in the car and am a perfect car ride buddy. I would love to have a fenced yard to run out my zoomies in!

Zoomies are often followed by snuggle sessions and I am a complete bed hog at night. I love all things rubber and my favourite treat is pepperoni! Stuff some rubber toys with pepperoni and I'll be in heaven! 

Are you my forever home?! 💙

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!
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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: 343 (367, 351, 322, 334) *207
Sold:  226  (270, 221, 248, 250) *189
Sale To Listing Ratio: 66% (63%, 63%, 77%, 75%) *91%
Price Changes: 114 (140, 114, 111, 116) *124
Listings that went conditional/pending: 289 (317, 252, 297, 274)  *187
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 58 (60, 46, 65, 56) *57
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,721  (1,741, 1,771, 1,793, 1,830) +3,094
Absorption Rate in weeks:  7 (7, 7, 7, 8) *18

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 827 (838, 872, 904, 916) *1,685
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $412,837 ($391k,$404k,$413k,$402k) *$331k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $414,491 ($394k,$409k,$413k,$408k) *$324k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (101%,101%,99%,101%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $339,900 ($340k,$339k,$338k,$335k)*$309k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$345,000 ($344k,$342k,$340k,$338k)*$302k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 34 (34, 51, 48, 41) *52

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  162 (163, 159, 153, 164) *210
Average Condo Listing Price:  $286,204 ($268k, $289k, $289k, $249k$256k
Average Condo Selling Price: $297,555 ($272k, $289k, $286k, $257k) *$249k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 104% (100%, 100%, 99%, 101%) 98%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $259,900 ($260k, $270k, $270k, $270k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $260,000 ($260k, $270k, $272k, $270k) *$245k
Average Days on Market Condos: 8 (18, 33, 30, 17)*34

Active Vacant Lots: 567 (568, 569, 571, 585) *936

Market Rant
Teddy seemed to put a stall on some activity this week, but by no means did it significantly impact the overall weekly report. Sure, we lost a couple days this week to the pending storm, but activity ramped right back up as soon as it had passed. Lots of new (and growing)  listings this week met with an almost unfazed group of buyers, as reflected by the conditional/pending stat, so it was almost business as usual despite having a Hurricane turned post tropical storm bear down on us. Values returned to their peaks this week as we enter the first week of the Fall, so only time will tell if we have hit the peak of the season by this time, or not. Any way you slice it, Summer had to have smashed some records in Real Estate this year, it truly has been an incredible market. Still, many await their turn to enter the Atlantic provinces, hoping someday soon the bubble will burst and they can plan their relocation. Until then, many people stand by to send another surge towards our housing market when it does happen, so tracing the impact of that event will prove interesting indeed, In the interim, stay tuned to the blog to stay on top of the current, and ever changing market. Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe out there! 

My name is Macy and I am a 6 year old Rottweiler/mastiff mix girl weighing around 90lbs. I was a local surrender and have been waiting over 4 months to find my forever home so I'm ready! 

I am good with adults and kids but I can get over excited and knowing my size could easily knock over little ones by accident. I had a cat with me in a home and we did okay but anything quick moving outside I will pull as hard as I can to go see them. I have seen dogs from a distance and will growl and lunge and pull to get to them so I am looking to be the only dog in the home and also make sure my family can handle my strength. 

I'm good on my leash when no distractions are around but have a hard time focusing when other animals go by. I am learning recall and will answer to my name and come immediately, again without distractions like animals and people. 

I am very energetic, I just had my ACL fixed and it does not slow me down one bit anymore. Since my recovery, I am getting very close to be able to run and dash with no more cracking coming from my back leg. I can also definitely be a couch potato just as much of a snuggle bug and play once I'm comfortable with someone. I had two incident inside the house while with foster dad but never again. 

Foster dad will brush my teeth, clip my nails and clean my ear and I just sit there without complaining, other than occasionally pulling my paw back. I am good in the car and I'm learning baths aren't scary either. I don’t really love being left alone but will be fine with it. I don't chew anything I'm not supposed to so don't need to be crated and if I'm being honest I really don't like them.

I do not touch tables or counters but will eat whatever you give me. Toys are now fun ! I have learned to play with chew toys, chase balls and play tug. I will answer to sit, down, paw, wait, up and look and will turn on my belly every time I'm laying down to ask for a belly rub.

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.

​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!
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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!


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

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 367 (351, 322, 334, 399) *265
Sold:  270  (221, 248, 250, 268) *192
Sale To Listing Ratio: 63% (63%, 77%, 75%, 67%) *72%
Price Changes: 140 (114, 111, 116, 123) *132
Listings that went conditional/pending: 317 (252, 297, 274, 294)  *208
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 60 (46, 65, 56, 123) *66
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,741  (1,771, 1,793, 1,830, 1,875) +3,139
Absorption Rate in weeks:  7 (7, 7, 8, 8) *19

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 838 (872, 904, 916, 952) *1,716
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $391,168 ($404k,$413k,$402k,$376k) *$351k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $394,344 ($409k,$413k,$408k,$381k) *$342k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (101%,99%,101%,101%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $339,900 ($339k,$338k,$335k,$333k)*$309k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$343,500 ($342k,$340k,$338k,$337k)*$303k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 34 (51, 48, 41, 43) *54

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  163 (159, 153, 164, 161) *220
Average Condo Listing Price:  $268,274 ($289k, $289k, $249k, $300k) *$275k
Average Condo Selling Price: $272,273 ($289k, $286k, $257k, $304k) *$269k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100% (100%, 99%, 104%, 101%) 98%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $259,900 ($270k, $270k, $270k, $275k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $260,000 ($270k, $272k, $270k, $273k) *$243k
Average Days on Market Condos: 18 (33, 30, 17, 22)*46

Active Vacant Lots: 568 (569, 571, 585, 588) *935

Market Rant
At first glance, it looks like there may be indications that the market is softening a touch, looking closer, however, you can see that is actually not the case at all. Some of the predicted items did perform as expected, like the continued addition solid new listing numbers and values taking a slight correction, but the waining buyer activity of last week did not carry forward this week since we hit a peak amount of properties under agreement, and sales crushed it too! Average days on market for both tracked products almost seems unreal, reporting in at a measly month from list to sale on average. A few short years ago, those numbers were in the the 100's, with only the last couple years cleaning that up to the short span of the listing/sale cycle we find ourselves in today. Gone however are the factors that caused these delays and extension of market exposure. Almost every listing out there is getting ideal buyer candidates, no homes to sell and ones that want to close yesterday, so quick closings and expedited due diligence timelines are almost expectations at this point.

A few short years ago, buyers would take time finding a place, likely offer lower (sometimes much lower) than asking, multiple offers where practically unheard of and over asking price offers? Forget about that kind of thing! One of the big problems we face is the second+ home groups who want to relocate or up/downsize their current accommodations. Sure, they could sell in seconds, but they really have limited options to purchase, just like everyone, but the key difference is the safety of SOBP, or Sale of Buyers Property, condition. This allows a seller who has their home ready to sell an opportunity to comfortably move from one step to the other without total risk of losing the home they have have an offer in on. This was acceptable in a buyers market, since sometimes a home would hit a stall and would look to other options in order to sell, and a domino sell my home / buy a home people could lock a property up and get some time to sell their home. In our current market 2.0 however, this undesirable condition for sellers has become almost extinct. Not only is it an undesirable condition for sellers to accept (most of the time, as they have to sit and wait for their buyers home to sell), the market is moving so quickly, that even if one of the domino groups were able to get a property under agreement with this condition, they would likely find themselves short of their timeline when the sellers opt for their escape clause, leaving the buyers somewhat out. It's risky, and can be accomplished, but it's much harder than a few short years ago. This is also a good reason why new construction has hit record heights this year, the ability to plan the move and have time. That's a topic for another day though! Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe out there!  

Meet Charleigh! No cats, kids or dogs in her home, although she gets along with dogs outside of her home, if proper introductions are done. Charleigh is afraid of loud noises and resource guards her food and toys with other dogs. She is good on leash, and knows her basic commands. She jumps up when she is excited and loves all the adults she has met. She is energetic, playful, and affectionate. She is crate trained and loves to go for car rides! 

​This "cuddly companion" is available through Good Bones Dog Rescue, 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!

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

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 351 (322, 334, 399, 332) *277
Sold:  221  (248, 250, 268, 231) *149
Sale To Listing Ratio: 63% (77%, 75%, 67%, 70%) *54%
Price Changes: 114 (111, 116, 123, 80) *121
Listings that went conditional/pending: 252 (297, 274, 294, 249)  *168
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 46 (65, 56, 123, 123) *71
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,771  (1,793, 1,830, 1,875, 1,860) +3,157
Absorption Rate in weeks:  7 (7, 8, 8, 8) *19

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 872 (904, 916, 952, 934) *1,751
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $403,576 ($413k,$402k,$376k,$387k) *$318k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $408,535 ($413k,$408k,$381k,$388k) *$312k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (99%,101%,101%,101%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $339,000 ($338k,$335k,$333k,$330k)*$308k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$342,000 ($340k,$338k,$337k,$335k)*$302k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 51 (48, 41, 43, 41) *86

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  159 (153, 164, 161, 155) *213
Average Condo Listing Price:  $288,574 ($289k, $249k, $300k, $326k) *$285k
Average Condo Selling Price: $288,504 ($286k, $257k, $304k, $327k) *$276k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 100% (99%, 104%, 101%, 100%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $269,900 ($270k, $270k, $275k, $275k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $270,000 ($272k, $270k, $273k, $273k) *$244k
Average Days on Market Condos: 33 (30, 17, 22, 31)*68

Active Vacant Lots: 569 (571, 585, 588, 591) *930

Market Rant
It's back to school. this week, so now it's time to put my prediction to the test! Right out of the gate we do see some indications that I may be right, but it's hard to judge if it will stick with only one week in the books. If you are wondering what my prediction was, I basically put it out there that back to school would bring a sustained/increased level to the overall inventory, and a slight reduction in buyers, giving a bit of opportunity for the those in need of having to find a home. Although slight, this week was just that, but only time will tell if this was the marker for the turn, or just a slight pause in the action while students settle into their new normal. Another factor in this prediction is the approach the end of Summer, since September usually marks the end of the busy season, but I feel with the way this year has gone, regular annual trend is less of an influence. New listings reported much higher than last year at this time, and slightly better than the average of late, while sales hit a 4 week low (still excellent), and listings put under agreement also reported a similar 4 week low (also, still fantastic numbers). Either way, market activity was down (slightly), so we will need more time to see if it was a slight falloff, a change of the direction, or if correction has begun. Unfortunately for buyers, I believe we have lots of this market left to go, but there may be some more options this upcoming fall season, even if temporarily. Stay tuned to the blog to find out which way we go! Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe out there! 

Meet Odie! No cats, kids, dogs, or apartments for Odie. While Odie has been known to get along with other dogs, he gets overstimulated easily and tries to hump other dogs. Poor Odie was attacked by off leash dogs once, but was non reactive and has not shown any potential post-attack issues. Odie is affectionate, smart, and treat oriented! He has been known to resource guard the couch or the bed, but with structure and patience, he does well. He has been cornered and pushed around in a previous home, so is afraid in these circumstance and will growl to let you know he is frightened. Odie is good on leash, non destructive, and has no separation anxiety.

​This "cuddly companion" is available through Good Bones Dog Rescue, 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: 322 (334, 399, 332, 295) *286
Sold:  248  (250, 268, 231, 221) *209
Sale To Listing Ratio: 77% (75%, 67%, 70%, 75%) *73%
Price Changes: 111 (116, 123, 80, 98)*168
Listings that went conditional/pending: 297 (274, 294, 249, 271)  *198
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 65 (56, 123, 123, 22) *89
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,793  (1,830, 1,875, 1,860, 1,888) +3,216
Absorption Rate in weeks:  7 (8, 8, 8, 8) *17

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 904 (916, 952, 934, 961) *1,816
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $413,352 ($402k,$376k,$387k,$362k) *$332k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $412,823 ($408k,$381k,$388k,$366k) *$324k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99%  (101%,101%,101%,101%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $337,900 ($335k,$333k,$330k,$330k)*$305k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$340,000($338k,$337k,$335k,$334k)*$302k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 48 (41, 43, 41, 46) *58

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  153 (164, 161, 155, 151, 156) *196
Average Condo Listing Price:  $288,757 ($249k, $300k, $326k, $232k, $269k) *$287k
Average Condo Selling Price: $286,344 ($257k, $304k, $327k, $233k, $270k) *$278k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 99% (104%, 101%, 100%, 100%, 100%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $269,900 ($270k, $275k, $275k, $273k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $272,000 ($270k, $273k, $273k, $270k) *$240k
Average Days on Market Condos: 30 (17, 22, 31, 24) *60

Active Vacant Lots: 571 (585, 588, 591, 607) *937

Market Rant
Dropping like flies! Inventory took a pummelling this week, which fell the stat to almost half of what was on the market at this time last year. Reductions in all tracked products across the board this week, but the status difference is likely due to the surge of properties that received and accepted offers this week, almost 300, which is 100 more products under agreement in a single week from this time last year as well. The feeling is that there are a lot of folks still trying to get into a place period, but there is also several of said buyer pool that would like to settle in before the school year kicks off. Since the Spring market was delayed this year due to the pandemic, it has caused a time delay in the market season as well, so this still feels very much like a vibrant Spring market. In fact, we hit another record this week with a first time event! For the first time since tracking these stats, the absorption rate has hit an all time low of a measly 7 weeks. So strange to say that since I reported there was a record in the same category a short 5 years ago, but it was the highest absorption rate ever reported! Crazy to think how different these two market are and the unique challenges that both possess. The big question here is if Atlantic Canada is now as susceptible to the boom/bust markets of those seen in the larger metropolitan cities like Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary etc, or is the mentality to hold fast regardless of how out of hand things may get? I can't help but think that some of these sale prices will burn some folks if the market turns, but desperate times call for desperate measures, and it seems there are more buyers willing to do whatever it takes to lock down a property regardless of resale or neighbourhood value factors. Very challenging landscape out there at the moment, be sure to stay tuned to the blog to keep informed! Thanks for stopping by, and atay safe out there! 

Hi everyone! My name is Lola and I am a 1 year old blue heeler/border collie mix weighing around 35lbs. I came all the way from Calgary 2 weeks ago and after settling into my foster home I am ready for my next step! 

I am currently living with cats and we all get along well. I was cautious at first but they all seem nice! I also live with a german shepherd and he is fun! It took me a few days to start playing but now we play all the time. The cat tried to take food from my dish when I was eating one day so I snapped once to tell him I like having my space. I don't mind if my humans are around when I'm eating but if I have something high value then I don't really like to give it up. 

I need proper/slow introductions to new people so we all get off on a good start. I have a high pitch bark I will probably let out when meeting someone new and can try to lunge because I get anxious meeting them and feel restrained on the leash but if you just stand there and let me come to you I have done well so I hope my forever family will be patient with me and help me continue to learn humans are good! I have not met any kids and because I need proper introductions I will only go to a home with adults.

I went to doggy daycare for the first time this week and I was very cautious and reacted to a few dogs coming up to me but after 15 minutes I was a good girl and had a blast meeting dogs of all sizes! 

I am muzzle trained for both new people and animal introductions. I am fine letting you put it on me but its not my favorite thing to wear. I am also crate trained for when you have to go out because I am still a puppy and like to keep my mouth busy. I bark a few times going back in the crate but settle very quickly.

I have the odd accident in the house but as long as I get out every few hours I have been good. I will just stand or sit in the car but I suggest we clip me in because I will try to roam around otherwise. I LOVE water and LOVE my ball when my foster parents play fetch with me. I am a very energetic girl and would play all day if you let me! 

I am still learning to walk slower on the leash, everything is just so new and exciting I just want to get to the next place as fast as I can! I will let you know if I hear or see something so no apartments for this girl. 

I am quite the sook when I trust you and if you're sitting down you can bet you will get kisses all over! I also like to get on your lap and roll down, foster mom says I'm quite the character 😇

Are you the perfect home for Lola girl?!

My adoption fee is a $400 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!

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

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 334 (399, 332, 295, 321) *286
Sold:  250  (268, 231, 221, 258) *209
Sale To Listing Ratio: 75% (67%, 70%, 75%, 80%) *73%
Price Changes: 116 (123, 80, 98, 131)*168
Listings that went conditional/pending: 274 (294, 249, 271, 291)  *198
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 56 (123, 123, 22, 59) *89
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,830  (1,875, 1,860, 1,888, 1,908) +3,216
Absorption Rate in weeks:  8 (8, 8, 8, 8) *17

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 916 (952, 934, 961, 991) *1,816
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $402,005 ($376k,$387k,$362k,$364k) *$332k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $407,713 ($381k,$388k,$366k,$369k) *$324k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (101%,101%,101%,102%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $334,900 ($333k,$330k,$330k,$330k)*$305k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$338,000($337k,$335k,$334k,$333)*$302k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 41 (43, 41, 46, 38) *58

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  164 (161, 155, 151, 156, 157) *196
Average Condo Listing Price:  $248,520 ($300k, $326k, $232k, $269k, $312k) *$287k
Average Condo Selling Price: $257,412 ($304k, $327k, $233k, $270k, $309k) *$278k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 104% (101%, 100%, 100%, 100%, 99%) 97%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $269,900 ($275k, $275k, $273k, $273k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $270,000 ($273k, $273k, $270k, $270k) *$240k
Average Days on Market Condos: 17 (22, 31, 24, 80)*60

Active Vacant Lots: 585 (588, 591, 607, 596) *937

Market Rant
Well, that was short lived. After weeks of steady inventory decline, last week finally reported an uptick in the available predicts, only to see it drop again one short week later. Looks like single family homes are the main culprit though, which of course is the most available option in HRM right now (I do use the term "available" loosely, since we all know that is not really the case right now). The sales to list ratio's are finally starting to reflect our market environment at the moment, although, it doesn't really give a complete picture of just how bad it is out there at the moment. I witnessed a listing in Dartmouth sell $100k+ over the asking this week, which was pretty shocking. I have seen listings go over that amount in Halifax, but that's the first time I have ever seen a property in Dartmouth go over $100k. Just a short year ago it was almost unheard of to see listings sell at asking, never mind over asking. Now the question is not IF it will sell at asking price, but how much over the asking price it will sell for. Frequently, the core is seeing the likes of 20-40k over asking respectively, but that average has been climbing rapidly as the Summer wears on, and seeing a couple properties sell $100k over the asking makes you wonder if we have seen the worst of it yet. It's a short trip to the top, but sometimes the fall is even shorter. Keep a weathered eye on the market by tuning into the blog frequently! Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe out there! 

Hello, I’m Cooper! I’m a handsome, 9 year old Lhasa Apso boy. I’m sweet, gentle and very laid back. I weigh around 20lbs. I've been in the rescue for a few months now trying to get my health figured out but I'm finally ready to find my forever! 

I really enjoy going for walks (and sniffing every tree along the way!). I also LOVE going for drives and I’m very well behaved in the car. I’m housebroken so good news for you! 

I play with toys occasionally but mostly I’m not too interested in them. I know the commands ‘sit’ and ‘stay’. I like to sleep on beds or on the floor beside a bed. I usually sleep all night and I’m not really an early riser.

I’m not destructive at all. I love being in the company of people. I’ve been fine when I’m left alone but feel a little bit anxious when people first leave. I would thrive in a house where I get lots of attention. I love human contact and affection but will let you know when I’ve had enough. I don’t like to be picked up but once I know you very well, I may let you do it. I'm a little scared sometimes when meeting new people and am not always on my best behaviour but once I get comfortable, I'm a delight. 

While I’ve been with my foster family, I've encountered other dogs and did fine but my foster family thinks I would do best in a home without any high energy pets or kids. I’ve been wonderful with older kids though.

I have some vision and hearing difficulties but it doesn’t stop me from being a happy boy! I’m allergic to meat so I eat vegetarian dog food. I LOVE a little bit of rice and cheese mixed in with it sometimes (or as a treat). I am food motivated but have great table manners. I was a bit itchy when I first came to my foster family but they got me some allergy medicine and that helped a lot!

I’ve had some symptoms that my vet thinks are related to mild seizures. I have daily medicine for that and it has helped so much. I also get daily eye drops and weekly ear drops to help me feel good. All my medications do add up(approx $200 per month) so I hope my forever family can continue to support me in my needs. 

I don’t like getting groomed so we’ve had to make some special arrangements to get that done so I can look and feel my very best!

Are you my forever home? 

My adoption fee is a 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!

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

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 399 (332, 295, 321, 341) *273
Sold:  268  (231, 221, 258, 218) *154
Sale To Listing Ratio: 67% (70%, 75%, 80%, 64%) *56%
Price Changes: 123 (80, 98, 131, 86)*123
Listings that went conditional/pending: 294 (249, 271, 291, 257)  *198
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn: 123 (123, 22, 59, 55) *128
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  1,875  (1,860, 1,888, 1,908, 1,921) +3,257
Absorption Rate in weeks:  8 (8, 8, 8, 8) *18

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 952 (934, 961, 991, 1,008) *1,852
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $375,550 ($387k,$362k,$364k,$403k) *$362k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $380,629 ($388k,$366k,$369k,$405k) *$354k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101%  (101%,101%,102%,100%) *98%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $332,900 ($330k,$330k,$330k,$330k)*$304k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo):$336,888($335k,$334k,$333,$333k)*$300k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 43 (41, 46, 38, 59) *55

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  161 (155, 151, 156, 157, 160) *210
Average Condo Listing Price:  $299,743 ($326k, $232k, $269k, $312k, $290k) *$249k
Average Condo Selling Price: $303,686 ($327k, $233k, $270k, $309k, $288k) *$243k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 101% (100%, 100%, 100%, 99%, 99%) 98%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $274,900 ($275k, $273k, $273k, $280k) *$250k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $272,500 ($273k, $270k, $270k, $278k) *$240k
Average Days on Market Condos: 22 (31, 24, 80, 80)*50

Active Vacant Lots: 588 (591, 607, 596, 594) *939

Market Rant
What's this? Did the inventory actually add a few properties? After several weeks of continued decline, the overall inventory levels actually increased, although minor, it was still in the right direction! The increase does come from both single family homes and condos after one of the biggest addition of new listings this year so far, which is likely a very welcomed site for weary buyers. Sales and buyer activity is still rocking, and despite almost half of the available options from this year last time, there is almost double the activity! Keep in mind that the market year of 2019 was a great year for sellers too, and is a contributing factor in the market we currently find ourselves in, but it seems that COVID=19 is becoming a front runner for how our market has accelerated. We are still bubbled with Atlantic Canada, so my prediction that this activity will remain sustained now, and ramp up once that bubble has been burst to the other provinces. For now, it's the new normal for our market, and that new normal includes multiple offers, well over asking price competitions, lack of options and increased demand. With school and September on the horizon, the feeling is that things may have a brief decline in activity, but this year has been anything but easy to predict, so we will have to wait and see. Stay on top of our every changing market by tuning into the blog! Thanks for stopping by, and stay safe out there! 

Hi everyone! My name is Lola and I am a 1 year old blue heeler/border collie mix weighing around 35lbs. I came all the way from Calgary 2 weeks ago and after settling into my foster home I am ready for my next step! 

I am currently living with cats and we all get along well. I was cautious at first but they all seem nice! I also live with a german shepherd and he is fun! It took me a few days to start playing but now we play all the time. 

I need proper/slow introductions to new people so we all get off on a good start. I have a high pitch bark I will let out when meeting someone new and can try to lunge because I get anxious meeting them and feel restrained on the leash but if you just stand there and let me come to you I have done well so I hope my forever family will be patient with me and help me continue to learn humans are good! I have not met any kids and because I need proper introductions I will only go to a home with kids over 15 years old so they understand and respect this. 

I went to doggy daycare for the first time this week and I was very cautious and reacted to a few dogs coming up to me but after 15 minutes I was a good girl and had a blast meeting dogs of all sizes! 

I am muzzle trained for both new people and animal introductions. I am fine letting you put it on me but its not my favorite thing to wear. I am also crate trained for when you have to go out because I am still a puppy and like to keep my mouth busy. I bark a few times going back in the crate but settle very quickly.

I have the odd accident in the house but as long as I get out every few hours I have been good. I will just stand or sit in the car but I suggest we clip me in because I will try to roam around otherwise. I LOVE water and LOVE my ball when my foster parents play fetch with me. I am a very energetic girl and would play all day if you let me! 

I am still learning to walk slower on the leash, everything is just so new and exciting I just want to get to the next place as fast as I can! I will let you know if I hear or see something so no apartments for this girl. 

I am quite the sook when I trust you and if you're sitting down you can bet you will get kisses all over! I also like to get on your lap and roll down, foster mom says I'm quite the character 😇

Are you the perfect home for Lola girl?!

My adoption fee is a $400 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: 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

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!