https://ramanrai.ca/blog/Halifax and Nova Scotia real estate guides and market updates by Raman Rai, REALTOR®.en-cahttps://ramanrai.ca/blog/halifax-real-estate-market-update-fall-2026/https://ramanrai.ca/blog/halifax-real-estate-market-update-fall-2026/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0300September 2026 Halifax-Dartmouth housing stats explained: average and median prices, inventory up 19%, 4 months of supply, days on market and what it means for buyers, sellers and investors.https://ramanrai.ca/blog/first-time-home-buyer-guide-nova-scotia/https://ramanrai.ca/blog/first-time-home-buyer-guide-nova-scotia/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0300Buying your first home in Halifax or anywhere in Nova Scotia? FHSA, RRSP Home Buyers' Plan, the new GST rebate, 30-year amortization, down payment rules and closing costs, explained step by step.https://ramanrai.ca/blog/buying-a-home-in-nova-scotia-as-a-newcomer/https://ramanrai.ca/blog/buying-a-home-in-nova-scotia-as-a-newcomer/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0300Can newcomers buy a home in Halifax? 2026 rules for permanent residents and work permit holders, the federal foreign buyer ban, Nova Scotia's 10% non-resident deed transfer tax, mortgages and next steps.https://ramanrai.ca/blog/halifax-closing-costs-deed-transfer-tax/https://ramanrai.ca/blog/halifax-closing-costs-deed-transfer-tax/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0300What does it cost to close on a home in Halifax? HRM's 1.5% deed transfer tax with examples, the 10% non-resident tax, legal fees, inspection, insurance, property tax and heating oil adjustments.https://ramanrai.ca/blog/best-halifax-neighbourhoods-for-families/https://ramanrai.ca/blog/best-halifax-neighbourhoods-for-families/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0300Where should your family live in Halifax? A local REALTOR® compares Bedford, Clayton Park, Dartmouth, Sackville, Fall River, Hammonds Plains, Timberlea, Spryfield and the North End.https://ramanrai.ca/blog/halifax-multifamily-investing-guide/https://ramanrai.ca/blog/halifax-multifamily-investing-guide/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0300How to analyze a Halifax or Nova Scotia multi-unit: cap rate, cash-on-cash and debt coverage with a worked example, the 5% rent cap to 2027, vacancy trends and CMHC MLI Select for 5+ units.https://ramanrai.ca/blog/how-to-sell-your-halifax-home-in-a-balanced-market/https://ramanrai.ca/blog/how-to-sell-your-halifax-home-in-a-balanced-market/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0300Halifax homes now take 45 days to sell and many need a price cut. A Halifax REALTOR® explains how to price, prepare, market and negotiate to sell faster and for more in 2026.