Renovated Condo with Water Views & Flexible Living – 5899 Gainsborough Place, Halifax

Living at 5899 Gainsborough Place – North End Views, City Vibes, and Room to Breathe

Imagine waking up to the morning light streaming in from the Bedford Basin. You step onto your private balcony with a cup of coffee in hand, greeted by a view that reminds you — you’re home. At 5899 Gainsborough Place, everyday moments feel just a little more elevated, whether you’re watching the harbour come to life or winding down your day in the twilight.

This is more than just a condo. It’s a lifestyle defined by simplicity, flexibility, and connection — both within your home and within the community around you.

Inside, the open-concept main level sets the stage for relaxed living and excellent entertaining. Whether you’re cooking for two or…

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Charming Semi with Space, Style & Serenity – 17 Hubleys Drive, Halifax

Modern Comfort in a Family Community — 17 Hubleys Drive, Halifax

Welcome to 17 Hubleys Drive, a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated semi-detached home on a peaceful cul-de-sac in one of Halifax’s most family-oriented neighbourhoods. Built in 2010, this home offers over 2,400 sq ft of living space across three fully finished levels and sits on a 5,300 sq ft lot with a landscaped backyard and charming white picket fence.

Main Floor Living with Style

The main floor welcomes you with warm hardwood flooring, a freshly painted powder room, and a bright open layout. The renovated kitchen features white cabinetry, ceramic tile, stainless steel appliances, and opens up to a sunny dining area perfect for daily meals or entertaining…

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28 Royal Masts Way, Bedford — Family Comfort Meets Community Charm

Welcome Home to 28 Royal Masts Way, Bedford

Step into a place that feels like home from the moment you arrive. Perfectly nestled in one of Bedford’s most beloved family neighbourhoods, 28 Royal Masts Way offers more than just space — it offers heart.

Charm and Warmth on the Main Floor

From the vaulted entry to the sun-drenched living room with bay window and propane fireplace, every detail is designed for real life. The updated powder room adds a touch of modern style, while the kitchen — with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances — connects effortlessly to the dining room and cozy breakfast nook.

Backyard Escape Surrounded by Trees

Step through the sliding patio doors and onto your private deck — the perfect…

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Leveraging Your Equity

Leveraging Your Equity

Even with the recent slow down in the market, property values are still significantly higher than they were last year.  Many homeowners have no idea how much equity they have in their home and similarly, are not sure what opportunities that equity provides.  I often hear people say how they could never afford to buy a new home because they are too expensive now.  However, most people I speak to do not fully understand their borrowing potential when leveraging their equity. 

For example, I had a client who purchased their semi-detached home many years ago for $170,000. We recently sold their home for $340,000, which meant they had some $200,000 in equity to play with.  Instead of rolling that entire amount into a new mortgage,…

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The Art of Negotiation

The Art of Negotiation

For the past two years, the value we’ve brought to our clients has been in the form of winning competing offers when buying a home, or leveraging multiple offers when selling. Now that the market has taken an abrupt turn, it is important that your Realtor changes their tactics to ensure your success when making a move. 

When selling, your Realtor now needs to do a lot more work to obtain feedback from buyer agents while encouraging them to submit an offer.  Obtaining an offer is half the battle, the other half is negotiating favourable terms.  It’s unlikely you’ll like everything about an offer when it is submitted, but it is always advisable to work with the buyer to reach an agreement where everyone is happy.

Buyers today…

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A Normal Perspective

A NORMAL PERSPECTIVE

As summer is in full swing, a cooler real estate market still represents a hot one. It is easy to lose sight of perspective when it comes to Halifax real estate.  For years, it ticked slowly upwards without absurd swings in either direction.  The last two years dominated the media and in turn, dominated conversations across the province.  It is important to understand the statistics that form the foundation of our current housing market.

The number of sales in June 2022 was only beaten once in the past twelve months - in May of 2022.  Sales remain strong even though inventory is on the rise.  However, we still only have 1.4 months of supply.  This means that if nothing else were listed, it would only take a month and a half for…

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Is Halifax The New Toronto?

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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Halifax Real Estate | The Inventory Chasm

The Inventory Chasm

The jump in the average price from December to January is nothing short of astonishing. Sales are down by almost 40% from last year, but that's not due to a lack of buyers. Rather, there is simply nothing to buy. Let me paint a picture for you. Currently, there are only ten condos for sale on the entire Halifax Peninsula. Two of those are listed below $400,000, the next cheapest is $1,014,500. That is a gap better described as a chasm. In January, the average price of a home in the Halifax Regional Municipality was $581,180. Sellers were on average obtaining 111% of their asking price. 

Next, let's talk about a certain Spryfield semi-detached. A nice home built in 2010, well-maintained and with a few recent upgrades. We listed…

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Market Value vs. List Price

Market Value vs. List Price - Halifax Real Estate 2022

In this video Chris Perkins, Broker/Owner discusses Market Value vs List Price, and which is more important in the Halifax Real Estate Market. 

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The Importance of Hiring a Certified Professional - Property Assessments

The Importance of Hiring a Certified Professional - Property Assessments - Halifax Real Estate 2022

When you are buying a house in the Halifax Real Estate Market, we recommend doing a house inspection - even if you think you know exactly what house you are walking into. Hiring a professional, like a general contractor will see things that we just don't see. In this particular case, the inspection report changed our view of the property, and saved our clients a lot of money and headache.

Have you had an experience like this with a home inspection that changed your mind about a house? Let us know in the comments below.

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