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2025 Real Estate Market Update with 2026 Outlook: Canada, Nova Scotia & Halifax
Canada: 2025 Market Overview The Canadian housing market in 2025 reflected a period of stabilization following several years of volatility. Higher borrowing costs, affordability challenges, and broader economic and political uncertainty influenced buyer and seller activity throughout the year. Ongoing discussions around tariffs and construction costs also contributed to more cautious decision-making across many markets. *All data and forecasts are sourced from the Canadian Re
Phil Leighton
Jan 222 min read
HRM Real Estate Market Update: November 2025 - Signs of Slowing?
HRM Real Estate Market Update: November 2025 November confirmed what much of the market has been feeling. Real estate activity in the Halifax Regional Municipality eased modestly compared to earlier in the year, consistent with normal seasonal patterns. However, Inventory levels continued to trend higher, days on market lengthened, and buyer urgency softened, reflecting affordability pressures, higher construction costs, and increased supply rather than a change in underlying
Phil Leighton
Dec 15, 20252 min read
Halifax Market Update Nov- Housing market Remains Stable Despite Economic Pressure
Halifax and Dartmouth Real Estate Market Update November 2025 The Halifax real estate market continues to show steady performance despite mounting economic pressure. According to the most recent statistics from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), demand remains consistent, prices remain stable, and overall inventory continues to increase as we approach the holidays. These conditions create a balanced environment where sellers still hold a slight advantage, but buyers
Phil Leighton
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Halifax Market Update: Are We Still in a Housing Shortage?
Halifax Market Update : September 2025 Since 2019, Halifax’s story has been one of low supply and rising prices. However, recent numbers from NSAR, CREA, and WOWA indicate that the situation is beginning to shift. Inventory is building, demand is levelling, and while it’s not a full buyer’s market yet, the balance is changing. Halifax Market Snapshot – September 2025 Halifax–Dartmouth: 3.2 months of inventory (+23% year-over-year) Entire Nova Scotia MLS : 4.5 months (+7%) CR
Phil Leighton
Oct 16, 20252 min read
HRM Real Estate Update- Sep 2025
🏦 Bank of Canada Cuts Overnight Rate Here's What It Means for Nova Scotia: On September 17, 2025 , the Bank of Canada lowered its...
Phil Leighton
Sep 24, 20252 min read
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