The Halifax Real Estate Blog Weekly Market Rant and Statistics Update, by Jeremiah Wallace of ViewPoint Realty.

Halifax (HRM) Residential Statistic Update for the Week of October 19th - October 26th, 2017
(Previous weeks numbers in brackets)
*Previous Year's Stats​

Total Market
New/Back to Market Listings: 249  (227, 233, 315, 267) *237
Sold:  136  (126, 131, 124, 148) *102
Sale To Listing Ratio: 55% (56%, 56%, 40%, 55%) *43%
Price Changes: 195 (196, 166, 190, 219) *193
Listings that went conditional/pending: 158 (158, 109, 162, 149)  *125
Expired/Cancelled/Withdrawn:  112 (133, 117, 301, 111) *130
Total Active Halifax/Dartmouth Inventory:  4,438  (4,450, 4,519, 4,500, 4,613) 5,085
Absorption Rate in weeks:  34 (34, 33, 32, 33)  *43

Single Family Home Stats
Active Single Family Home: 2,687 (2,693, 2,753, 2,750, 2,837) *3,162
Average Single Family Home List Price:  $291,627 ($282k, $354k.$289k,$299k) *$286k
Average Single Family Home Selling Price:  $281,678 ($273k, $336k, $277k,$289k)  *$274k
Single Family Home Sale to List Ratio This Week: 97%  (97%, 95%, 96%, 97%) *96%
Median Single Family Home List Price (6 mo): $274,900 ($275k, $275k,$275k,$279k)*$275k
​Median Single Family Home Sold Price (6 mo): $267,400 ($268k, $270k,$270k,%270k)*$267k
Average Days on Market Single Family Home: 99 (73, 78, 94, 70) *91

Condo Stats
Active Condos:  402  (401, 413, 407, 416) *491
Average Condo Listing Price:  $245,237 (%235k, $263k, $294k, $264k) *$216k
Average Condo Selling Price: $233,342 ($223k, $253k, $281k, $255k) *$205k
Condo Sale to List Ratio This Week: 95% (95%, 96%, 96%, 97%)  95%
Median Condo List Price (6 mo): $244,800 ($245k, $245k, $245k, $245k) *$236k
Median Condo Sold Price (6 mo): $239,500 ($235k, $236k, $236k, $235k) *$228k
Average Days on Market Condos: 125 (118, 121, 115, 146) *110

Active Vacant Lots: 1,093  (1,103, 1,111, 1,106, 1,123) *1,158

Market Rant 
If there was any indication that the trending balanced market was just a passing fad, the stats have proven otherwise. As we approach the end of October, the solid market reports that we have seen all year continues its push. Average number of new additions this week, but the sales are still reporting strongly. Among other factors, the warmer weather may be contributing to Buyer activity, as we enjoy a rather balmy Autumn for now. Inventory is still reporting lower than this time last year, but that gap seems to be closing week to week. This event isn't really an anomaly however, as inventory across the board traditionally reduces until the lowest point, bottoming out at the end of December. The real test comes in the peak months from April to June, where inventory usually peaks.. Overall market values remain slightly down this week, but are still reporting higher than last year at this time. The big news is the continued strength of the absorption rate. Not surprising though, since our market year has seen a higher than normal low listing vs higher sales count. Nine weeks from last year is pretty impressive though. Stay tuned as we edge closer to the end of the market year to stay up to date. Have a Happy Halloween, and thanks for stopping by!

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The Weekly Adogtable!

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Maddox's ideal home environment would be:
-Without other animals (due to high reactivity)
-With children over the age of 12
-Experienced adopters who understand dog behaviours
-Proof of registration in obedience training mandatory upon adoption

This "cuddly companion" is available through Homeward Bound City Pound, a non profit rescue organization from Halifax, 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

Meet Maddox!!

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