I hosted an open house this past weekend at one of my new listings, and it was busy. Really busy. As a listing agent, that’s exactly what you hope for. Lots of interest, lots of conversations and lots of potential buyers coming through the door. But there was one comment I heard more than once that genuinely surprised me. “We have an agent. We just didn’t want to bother them.” After hearing some version of it several times throughout the open house, it really... [read more]

If you own a mini home in a land-lease community, you've probably heard someone say: "When you sell your home, the buyer has to sign a new lease and pay whatever the current lot rent is." While that may happen in some situations, many Nova Scotians are surprised to learn that the issue is not that simple. As a REALTOR® who regularly works with mini homes and land-lease communities throughout Nova Scotia, I have found that there is considerable confusion surrounding... [read more]

With recent changes reshaping how real estate commissions are structured in the United States, many Canadian homeowners are beginning to ask: “Could something similar happen here?” While the Canadian market operates differently, there are early signs that similar conversations are beginning to take shape. What’s Happening in Canada Right Now? Across Canada, there has been increasing attention on how real estate commissions are structured and... [read more]

Why Spring Is the Hottest Time of Year for Real Estate in Nova Scotia As the snow melts and the days grow longer across Nova Scotia, the real estate market begins to come alive. Each year, spring marks the start of the busiest season for buying and selling homes throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding communities. From Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford to Hubley, Tantallon, and beyond, the spring market typically brings an increase in listings, motivated buyers, and a... [read more]