Okay, you made one of the most important decisions in your life: you’re buying a home! You found your ideal home. It’s in your desired neighborhood, close to everything you love, you dig its design and feel, and you’re ready to finalize the deal.But, whoa … wait a minute! Buying a home isn’t like
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08/17/2016
 Maybe your dream home has the intricate details that you usually find only in older construction - wainscoting and crown molding in the interior, the front porch with a swing, an older tree shading the back yard, and the white picket fence. Or maybe your dream home has all the conveniences of mo
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08/02/2016
The second quarter of 2016 compared to that of 2015 produces no earth shattering numbers here but there's no bad news either with the exception of a meager 2% decline in sales volume. It's always great to see a decline in the number of days on market and number of months of inventory available. T
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07/22/2016
  Despite the grim economic outlook for some industries, one sector is gaining viability -- real estate. According to the 2016 Emerging Trends in Real Estate, which was released by the Urban Land Institute earlier this year, trends such as “18-hour cities” and millennial parents increasing moving
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07/21/2016
 How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment.It is especially important to have clean credit before y
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05/09/2016
It looks like our market is making a slow improvement over last year. Perhaps the worst is over?
05/02/2016
YEAR-TO-YEAR COMPARISON REPORT - FIRST QUARTER 2016Statistics for single family homes in the Halifax Regional Municipality, comparing to 2015 statistics There's a lot of optimism for our real estate marketplace this year and so far, it seems busy. I say that because our "Spring Season" started ea
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04/12/2016
How to Amp Up The Resale Value of Your Home Whether you're putting your home on the market this year or in the next five years, it is a smart decision to start building your home's resale value now. Here are some ways to create a comfortable home while making it easier to put more money into your
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04/10/2016
Winning Home Buying Strategies and Secrets from Industry Insiders  Thinking about buying a home? Since it’s likely the single biggest investment you will ever make, being prepared will help you make a smarter purchase decision. Don’t make an offer until you read and understand these real estate i
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03/31/2016
How to Get Homebuyers to Pay More and Not Walk Away. Most homebuyers want move-in ready. Let’s face it, cheap borrowing costs, busy lifestyles and home improvement shows make demands and raised expectations. If you’re in a slow market, you need to do your best to give them what they want if you w
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03/08/2016
