Halifax Real Estate Market Update: Fall 2026
Inventory is up, homes take longer to sell and prices have levelled off. Here's what September's numbers mean for you.
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Market updates, buyer and seller guides, newcomer advice and investor insights for Halifax and Nova Scotia.
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Market Update
Buying
First-Time Home Buyer Guide for Nova Scotia (2026)
FHSA, Home Buyers' Plan, the new $50,000 GST rebate, 30-year amortization and the exact steps to your first set of keys.
Newcomers
Buying a Home in Nova Scotia as a Newcomer (2026 Guide)
Permanent resident or work permit? The foreign buyer ban, Nova Scotia's non-resident tax and newcomer mortgages, explained clearly.
Buying
Halifax Closing Costs Explained: Deed Transfer Tax and Everything Else
The 1.5% deed transfer tax, legal fees, oil tank adjustments and the other costs buyers forget, with real examples.
Neighbourhoods
Best Halifax Neighbourhoods for Families: A Local REALTOR's Guide
Bedford, Dartmouth, Clayton Park, Sackville, Fall River and more: how to choose the right Halifax community for your family.
Investing
Investing in Halifax Multi-Family Property: What to Know in 2026
Cap rates, debt coverage, Nova Scotia's 5% rent cap and CMHC MLI Select, with a worked example on a Halifax fourplex.
Selling
How to Sell Your Halifax Home for Top Dollar in a Balanced Market
Homes sold for 95% of their original list price in September. Here's how to be the listing that sells fast and strong.
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