Bank Appraisal vs. Real Estate CMA What Every Nova Scotia Homeowner Needs to Know | Rob Lough | Realtor/Broker Whether you're buying your first home in Dartmouth, refinancing in Bedford, or preparing to list in Truro, you'll likely encounter two different property valuation tools: a bank appraisal and a real e...

🏠 Bank appraisal vs. real estate CMA for same property, sometimes different numbers. Both can be right.
Understanding why could save you thousands in Nova Scotia's market.
The full breakdown 👇
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Halifax Economic Dashboard 2026 | Rob Lough | Realtor/Broker If you want a real-time read on Halifax's economy, beyond just home prices and sales volumes, the Halifax Partnership Economic Dashboard is the most current, comprehensive source available.

Halifax's economy grew 2.3% in 2025, double Canada's rate and HRM accounted for 93% of Nova Scotia's net GDP growth. Meanwhile, unemployment holds at 5.3% vs. 6.4% nationally. The data is clear: Halifax is still the engine.
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#HalifaxRealEstate #NovaScotia #HalifaxEconomy

The New First-Time Home Buyers' GST Rebate | Rob Lough | Realtor/Broker Ottawa has just handed first-time buyers of new construction one of the most meaningful affordability tools in a generation, a GST rebate that can put up to $50,000 back in a buyer's pocket.

Up to $50,000 back on a new home. That's the new federal First-Time Home Buyers' GST Rebate and it applies to qualifying new builds up to $1M.

I break it all down here 👇
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Halifax Condo Apartment Market Report February 2026 The Halifax condo apartment market is telling a clear story heading into spring 2026: fewer sales, longer waits, and prices adjusting

Halifax condo market update for February 2026. Only 23 units sold, DOM hitting 64 days, and average prices down from the October peak. The window for buyers to move with less competition may be closing as spring arrives. shorturl.at/wktLf
#HalifaxRealEstate #HalifaxCondos #NovaScotiaRealEstate

Canadian Rents Fall for 17th Straight Month | Rob Lough | Realtor/Broker If you've been watching Canada's rental market, the latest numbers tell a striking story and if you're in Nova Scotia, that story looks very different from the rest of the country.

Canadian rents just fell for the 17th straight month nationally. Nova Scotia? Up 6.3%. Our market is playing by different rules right now and it matters if you're renting, buying, or investing here. #NovaScotiaRealEstate #HalifaxRealEstate #RentalMarket
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Population Growth Is Shifting West A closer look at Statistics Canada's mid-year data reveals a tale of two very different markets: Western metros are surging, while some of the country's most well-known cities have nearly stalled.

Canada's population growth is shifting and the map might surprise you.
Toronto? Negative growth.
Vancouver? Near zero.
Halifax? Still growing at ~2% above the national average.
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#HalifaxRealEstate #NovaScotia #CanadianRealEstate #C21 #RealEstate #HalifaxHomes

Nova Scotia Real Estate Market Stats January 2026 Nova Scotia's residential real estate market entered 2026 with a sharp divergence between price growth and market activity. Average home prices are up 11.3% year over year

📊 Nova Scotia Real Estate, January 2026:
🏠 Avg Price: $491,129 (+11.3% YoY)
📉 Units Sold: 543 (-14.8%)
⏱️ DOM: 64.4 days (+14.8%)
💰 Sold-to-Ask: 95.3% (-2.1 pts)
Prices up. Sales down. Buyers gaining leverage.
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#NovaScotiaRealEstate #HalifaxRealEstate #NSHousing

Purpose-Built Rentals Are Booming in Canada After decades of relatively modest activity, purpose-built rental construction has surged to levels not seen in over thirty years.

🏠 Here's an unintended consequence of the rental boom: fewer new ownership-oriented projects being built.
With less supply coming online, well-located resale properties could see sustained demand & upward price pressure.
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#HalifaxRealEstate #NSHousing

Halifax-Dartmouth Real Estate Market Statistics 2025 | Rob Lough | Realtor/Broker Home prices in the Halifax-Dartmouth region remained elevated and remarkably stable throughout 2025. The year began with average prices in the high-$580,000 range in January, climbing to peak levels o...

Just crunched all the 2025 Halifax-Dartmouth real estate numbers.

The surprising finding? Sales volume varied by 300%, but prices only fluctuated 6%.

That's market stability, not speculation.

Complete breakdown with charts and insights:
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#HalifaxRealEstate #MarketData

Why Property Titles Stay in the Homeowner's Name During Bankruptcy in Canada | Rob Lough | Realtor/Broker When a Canadian homeowner files for bankruptcy or faces mortgage enforcement, many people are surprised to discover that the property deed often remains in the original owner's name, sometimes for mon...

Why does a property deed still show the homeowner's name months after bankruptcy? The answer reveals how Canada's land registry system actually works. Understanding this can save buyers thousands when exploring distressed properties.
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Nova Scotia’s Population Decline Nova Scotia recorded its first quarterly population decline since 2020, signaling a potential turning point for the province's housing markets after years of unprecedented growth.

Despite Q3 decline, NS population is still up 3,584 (+0.33%) year over year. This looks like the end of an unsustainable boom rather than a collapse. Markets serving permanent residents vs temporary populations will see different impacts. shorturl.at/D4uH4 #HalifaxRealEstate

Nova Scotia and Ottawa Partner on $300M Shannon Park Housing Project | Rob Lough | Realtor/Broker Nova Scotia's housing supply strategy took a major leap forward this week as the province and federal government announced a $300-million partnership to deliver 1,430 new homes across Nova Scotia. The...

Shannon Park is getting a massive makeover: 930 mixed-income homes coming to Dartmouth's waterfront as part of a $300M provincial-federal deal. This will reshape inventory, rentals & neighbourhood character in one of HRM's fastest-growing corridors. shorturl.at/eMXlX #NSHousing #HalifaxRealEstate

Halifax Real Estate Market Stats November 2025 | Rob Lough | Realtor/Broker The Halifax-Dartmouth regional market wrapped up November 2025 with clear seasonal patterns emerging: strong spring momentum giving way to more balanced fall conditions. Here's what the latest data re...

Halifax real estate November 2025: Sales cooled to mid-400s units, prices dipped under $600K, and properties now sit 40+ days on market. The fall shift is real—buyers gaining negotiating power after summer's bidding wars. Full market analysis: shorturl.at/Z9b4H
#HalifaxRealEstate #NSRealEstate

The Power of Brand Recognition in Real Estate In a world saturated with marketing messages, the most powerful brands don't need to say anything at all. The Century 21 gold and black emblem.

When a client sees the C21 logo before meeting me, half the trust-building is already done.
That's the power of 50+ years of brand recognition working in your favor.
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#RealEstateMarketing #HalifaxRealEstate

Halifax Real Estate Market Statistics: October 2025 Market Report | Rob Lough | Realtor/Broker The Halifax-Dartmouth real estate market demonstrated continued resilience in October 2025, with the average home price reaching $612,443 and strong price stability maintained throughout the autumn ma...

🏠 Halifax Real Estate Alert - October 2025:
💥 Condos surge 32.8% year-over-year
📍 Average home price: $612,443
⏰ Market cooling: 43.8 days to sell (was 31 in July)
💵 Still strong: 98.5% of asking price
The shift from summer heat to autumn balance 👉 [LINK]
#HalifaxRealEstate #HRM
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Halifax-Dartmouth Real Estate Market Update August 2025 | Rob Lough | Realtor/Broker The Halifax-Dartmouth residential market remains active with rising prices and increased inventory, but is experiencing a healthy transition toward more balanced conditions with longer selling times a...

🏠 Halifax-Dartmouth Real Estate Update - August 2025
📊 477 sales (-2.7% but historically strong)
💰 Average price: $603,650 (+5.8% YoY)
📈 1,571 active listings (+19% more choice!)
⚖️ 3.3 months inventory - healthiest balance since 2020
#HalifaxRealEstate #NovaScotia #MarketUpdate
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The Roy 1650 Granville St Rising majestically 22 storeys above the heart of downtown Halifax at 1650 Granville Street, The Roy stands as the pinnacle of luxury condominium

🌊 The Roy: Halifax's most exclusive address! 22 floors of luxury living with harbour views, rooftop fireplace & premium amenities. Walk to everything downtown has to offer. #TheRoy #HalifaxRealEstate #LuxuryLiving
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Market data in Halifax county for March is out.

Median price is taking off again, same with $/sqft

Sales are rebounding and so is new listings

Interest rates coming down really is the driver, no signs of external conflict having an impact on the market

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