Understanding Tariffs and Their Impact on the Canadian Real Estate Market

Introduction

Welcome to the world of tariffs! No conspiracy theories here, and we’re leaving politics at the door. The objective of this report is to demystify tariffs, explain how they work, and analyze their broader economic impact, particularly in the Canadian real estate market. By breaking down their mechanisms and historical implications, this report aims to provide insight into how tariffs shape market dynamics and influence homebuyers and homeowners, especially in Nova Scotia.

Before we dive in, I want to clarify that I am not a qualified professional in international trade—just someone interested in understanding current trade issues and their impact on real…

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Hubbards

I truly love this area of Nova Scotia. I call it "The Gateway to the South Shore" A gateway to maritime heritage and the roadway to coastal living. But there is more than just seaside shanties and lobster fishermen in this beautiful little spot. The Aspotogan Peninsula, is home to some world class cycling, ocean faring adventure, hiking trails, unrivalled beaches and locally sourced, culinary delights. It is also, my home.

I moved to the Hubbards area permanently with my family in the spring of 2022. It was a dream for my family and I to make this move at some point. Before then, we had been spending our summers on Fox Point Lake since we arrived back home in 2012. It is also where my partner spent her childhood summers. She used…

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Is Halifax The New Toronto? - Halifax Real Estate 2022

Real Estate markets across Canada have a lot of similarities. Buyers can use what is happening in other cities to foreshadow what might happen in their local area, using the knowledge gained to navigate rapidly changing conditions. Join Adam Scott as he sits down with Paul Purcell from Royal LePage Urban based out of Toronto as they discuss the market, the challenges buyers face in Toronto and how they have pivoted in order to secure homeownership. What Paul experienced in the Toronto market may very well be a prelude for what's to come in Halifax.


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