Download Our Free
American’s Guide to
Buying a Home in Nova Scotia

By downloading Don & Jamie’s free International Buyer’s Guide, you’ll get the ground truth on navigating Canada’s real estate laws, taxes, and financing rules as an American — so you can make your move to Nova Scotia with confidence and avoid the costly mistakes most international buyers don’t see coming.

Why You Need Our American’s Buyer’s Guide

Whether you’re dreaming of a coastal retreat or planning a permanent move, buying real estate in Nova Scotia as an American is more complex than most people expect — and the stakes are high.

Understanding the Foreign Buyer Ban

Learn exactly which areas Americans can and cannot buy in right now — and how to find the best exempt properties across Nova Scotia’s most sought-after regions.

Taxes, Financing & The 35% Rule

From the 10% Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax to Canada’s mortgage rules for non-residents — know what you’re walking into before you make an offer.

The Best Areas for American Buyers

Discover Nova Scotia’s rural exempt hotspots — from the sailing communities of the South Shore to the wine country of the Annapolis Valley and the raw oceanfront of the Eastern Shore.

Legal, Healthcare & Life in Nova Scotia

Everything you need to know about working with a Canadian real estate lawyer, navigating the 90-day healthcare gap, and getting settled in your first 30 days.