Before the rise of digital advertising, the REALTOR® Standard in any given listing was to stick a sign in the front of the condo building, maybe pay for an ad in the local paper, and conduct an open house to get your condo sold. This was all it took to find a buyer, as the traditional way of property shopping was to check the paper or drive around the city.

Ah, the den. Not quite a bedroom, however, an easy place to put guests for the night. It is the room in the house that many find the most difficult to decorate and give purpose to. If you are not careful, that valuable extra space ends up being a catch-all cupboard for personal items we’d like to deal with later: Christmas decorations in the closet, laundry on the bed, your kid's toys that they are not ready to part with stacked in the corners - dens can be just as big of a headache as they are a blessing.

It has been our (and most people's) longstanding understanding that after age 75, you cannot get a mortgage. So, when a buyer reached out to us early last month to purchase a condo in her late 70s, we immediately thought that it would be impossible without paying in cash. As part of our due diligence, we reached out to our trusted mortgage broker Neil Keeping with The Mortgage Group to confirm what we thought we already knew…

It’s no secret that Halifax Condo living has its perks: less maintenance, added amenities, increased security and more. More and more we see Halifax residents catching on to these benefits, and broadening their property search to include condos. We expect this to only increase with Halifax’s population growth…

So you did your research, you looked at homes, you investigated neighbourhoods and school districts, you made an offer, and—voila!—you’re a homeowner! This should be one of the happiest days of your life…so why do you feel like driving off a cliff ala Thelma and Louise? Did we pay too much? Did somebody pay off the inspector not to disclose the massive foundation damage and faulty wiring? Is this the true right house for us? How will we ever scrape up enough to pay the enormous mortgage payments? How can I get out of it?

It was revealed on March 29, 2022, the province of Nova Scotia instated two new taxes for non-residents concerning their properties. Many believe that this is the government’s attempt to cool the Halifax Real Estate Market. The response amongst the public has been very divided. It seems to have caused some hope in buyers who have been struggling to secure homes and caused frustration in property owners who although may not be permanent residents, call our province home through various parts of the year. Either way, these taxes have been implemented, effective April 1, 2022. We decided to create an article to break down the new changes and make sense of them for our readers.

When it comes to purchasing property, there are many different routes you can take. With the increasing prices in the Halifax Real Estate Market and the competitive nature of single-family home purchasing, buyers are considering condos and co-ops now more than ever before. Have you ever wondered what are exactly the differences between owning a condo or co-op as opposed to a single-family home? If so, look no further. Read below to learn the difference!

It used to be that all you had to do to sell your house was give the buyer a handful of dirt from the property and say a few legal words in front of witnesses to symbolize the transfer. How times have changed! Nowadays, there is an entire selling process, lawyers and fees needed to complete a real estate transaction. Selling a home also requires the transfer of property deed.

Last month, we outlined the Federal Aid Canada has in place to help first-time homebuyers with down payments. Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial steps in your lifetime, and saving for a downpayment is one of the largest hurdles to overcome. Luckily, not only does our country support first-time homebuyers, but our province does too! Below we will describe the three provincial programs Nova Scotia has in place for its first-time homebuyers!

Buying your first home is one of the biggest milestones in your life. It’s something that most people dream of from a very young age. With big milestones come big challenges: one of the biggest challenges that come with purchasing your first home is saving for a downpayment. 

Hey everyone! It’s Chewy here. Before I accepted my position as CBO (Chief Barketing Officer) of the Andrew Perkins Real Estate Team, I didn’t know much about what it means to be a CBO. Due to my quick learning, charming personality and cuteness, I was able to learn the job quite quickly. I decided that I should outline what goes into being a CBO here so that my fluffy friends can be ready when they are called to work too! If you are a doggie reading this, and your dream is to be a CBO someday, follow along for a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into my day!

The South End is one of the best spots in all of Halifax to grab a coffee. With its abundance of culture, vibrant downtown, students, and young professionals, many locally-owned cafés have emerged over the years. If you live in the area, we recommend grabbing your next coffee or tea at one of these ten cafes: they will not disappoint! This list is not exhaustive: if you can believe it, there are more than ten locally-owned cafes in the south end with high-quality service and products! These are just ten we visit often and wanted to share!