The fall season is here, and with it comes another shift in the real estate market across East Hants and the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or simply keep an eye on trends, staying informed helps you make confident decisions.

The Big Picture

• Across Nova Scotia, housing demand remains steady, but affordability and interest rates continue to shape the market. In East Hants, homes remain popular with buyers looking for more space and value compared to the city, while Halifax and Dartmouth are still experiencing strong activity in key neighbourhoods.

Key Market Highlights for Fall 2025

• Sales Activity: Transactions slowed slightly compared to summer, which is typical for fall. However, demand for well-priced homes remains high.

• Inventory: More listings have entered the market in September and October, giving buyers more choice. East Hants in particular has seen new builds and rural properties hit the market.

• Average Prices: Halifax continues to lead in pricing, while East Hants offers more affordable options for families and first-time buyers. Prices remain stable year-over-year, a sign of a balanced market.

• Days on Market: Homes in prime Halifax neighbourhoods still move quickly, while rural listings may take longer as buyers weigh options.
  

What This Means for Sellers

• If you’re selling this fall, preparation is key. Buyers have options, so ensuring your home stands out with proper staging, updates, and marketing is more important than ever.

What This Means for Buyers

• For buyers, this season offers an opportunity to explore more inventory and negotiate strategically. Those who widen their search to areas like East Hants may find homes that check all the boxes at a better price point than central Halifax.

Looking Ahead

• As we move into late fall and winter, expect a seasonal slowdown in activity - but motivated buyers and sellers will still be in the market. Interest rate decisions in the coming months could also influence momentum heading into 2026.

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Prepared by The McCooeye Group — Royal LePage Atlantic

As we move deeper into the fall season, Halifax continues to show signs of a market shifting toward balance. From October 1st to November 1st, the single-family home segment delivered a compelling blend of higher inventory, stable pricing, and a noticeably longer time on market — all indicators of a market that has moved past the frenzy of previous years and settled into a more sustainable rhythm.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or watching from the sidelines, these trends have real implications. Here’s your full breakdown of what happened this past month in Halifax–Dartmouth.

📈 Inventory Climbs to Its Highest Level in Years

The most striking feature of this month’s data is the inventory. Halifax recorded:

• 916 active listings

• 237 new listings between Oct 1 and Nov 1

That’s a significant amount of choice for buyers — and a meaningful shift from the ultra-tight markets experienced between 2020 and 2022. More listings mean less urgency, more negotiating power, and a more even playing field between buyers and sellers.

Sellers, however, are feeling this shift. With more competition, pricing and presentation matter more than ever. Homes that hit the market aligned with the right price range are still getting attention, but the days of buyers lining up at the door are behind us for now.

🏡 Sales Remain Solid Despite Increased Choice

Even with higher inventory, buyer demand remains steady. Between October 1st and November 1st, Halifax saw:

• 403 sold single-family homes

• $256 M total sales volume

• Average sale price: $653,321

• Median sale price: $575,000

These numbers signal market stability. Prices aren’t rising sharply, but they’re not falling either. Instead, Halifax continues to show resilience, supported by migration, employment, lifestyle appeal, and relative affordability compared to many Canadian cities.

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⏳ Days on Market Rises to 37 — A Key Market Shift

Perhaps the most important trend this month:

Homes are now taking an average of 37 days to sell.

That’s a meaningful increase and a departure from the fast-moving conditions of the past few years. For context:

• DOM Low: 3 days

• DOM High: 357 days

• Average: 37 days

A DOM in the mid-30s doesn’t indicate a slow market — it indicates a thoughtful, buyer-balanced market, where purchasers have the time to:

• Compare multiple properties

• Revisit homes

• Include conditions

• Negotiate confidently

Buyers now have more time. They’re not racing the market as they once were.

💵 Prices Hold Firm Despite Higher Supply

Even with more competition among sellers, pricing remains impressively stable:

SOLD PRICES

• Average: $653,321

• Median: $575,000

• High: $3,600,000

• Low: $70,000

ACTIVE LIST PRICES

• Average: $831,261

• Median: $699,900

• High: $6,495,000

• Low: $67,500

The gap between list and sold prices reflects the wide range of available inventory — from entry-level homes to high-end waterfront and executive properties.

But importantly, there is no downward pressure on prices. Despite more listings, buyers remain active, and demand remains consistent enough to support current value levels.

🔎 What This Means for Sellers

For homeowners thinking of selling, the current market is still productive — but strategy matters more than ever.

Key insights for sellers:

• Homes are selling — but not instantly. Expect an average of 30–45 days to secure a buyer.

• Well-priced homes move; overpriced homes stall.

• Your home must compete. With 916 active listings, presentation is critical.

• Condition and marketing matter. Homes with professional staging, great photography, and strong digital marketing outperform competing listings.

If you’re preparing to list, our Halifax Home Seller’s Guide is a great place to start.

🔎 What This Means for Buyers

This is the most favourable buyer environment Halifax has seen in several years.

Key insights for buyers:

• More choice = less pressure

• More negotiation power

• More room for conditions (financing, inspection)

• More time to evaluate each home

• Prices are stable, making budgeting predictable

If you’re new to the market or reassessing your buying strategy, our Halifax Buyer’s Guide can walk you through the process.

🔮 Looking Ahead: What to Expect This Winter

As we move toward winter, Halifax traditionally sees listing activity taper off. However, because inventory is already elevated, we expect:

• Total active listings may remain higher than usual

• DOM may rise slightly to the low-40s

• Prices should remain generally stable

• Buyer activity will soften gradually but remain healthy

Barring significant changes in interest rates or economic shifts, Halifax is positioned for a winter market characterized by balanced conditions, steady prices, and measured buyer activity.

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• Tailored home value assessments

• Price range forecasting

• Custom buying strategies

• Neighbourhood-level reports

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Date range analyzed: October 1 – November 1, 2025
Region: East Hants (Area 105)

As we move into the final stretch of 2025, the East Hants real estate market continues to show signs of shifting. With 102 total homes on the market across Area 105 and 27 sales in the past month, we're beginning to see a more balanced market emerge — especially in the high-demand areas of Elmsdale, Enfield, and Lantz. The days of 2021-2023 pricing are gone. Like, in the rear view mirror behind you. Like, don’t bother looking online and see what your neighbour got when they sold last year because your name isn’t Dorothy and we aren’t in Kansas anymore.  In all seriousness, what we are seeing is a RETURN to a balanced market. And that is normal, that is what markets do - what matters is that if you are buying or selling, you are armed with the right information to do what’s best for yourself, to educate and position yourself as you navigate the real estate market.

Whether you're a homeowner thinking of selling or a buyer entering the market in the East Hants Corridor, understanding how these three communities are performing can help you make informed decisions. Here’s how they stack up.

📊 East Hants Market Percentages Breakdown (between Oct 1st - Nov 1st)

🏠 Total Listings on Market: 102

✅ Homes Sold: 27

🆕 New Listings: 35

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🔢 Percentage Calculations

✅ Sales-to-Listing Ratio (Absorption Rate)

27 sold / 102 total listings = 0.2647 → ~26.5%

➡️ Interpretation:
Roughly 26.5% of all homes listed were sold in the month.
This is considered a sign of a balancing market — not hot enough to be a seller’s market, but not slow enough to be a full buyer’s market either.

🆕 New Listings as % of Market Inventory

35 new / 102 total = 0.3431 → ~34.3%

➡️ Interpretation:
About one-third (34.3%) of the inventory was newly listed in that timeframe — a moderate level of new activity, suggesting seller confidence is still present, but not surging.

📉 Listings That Did Not Sell

102 total – 27 sold = 75 unsold
75 / 102 = 0.735 → ~73.5%

➡️ Interpretation:
Roughly 73.5% of listings remained unsold by November 1 — suggesting that buyers are being more selective, and many properties may be overpriced, poorly marketed, or just mismatched with what today’s buyers wants and needs.

IN DEPTH ANALYSIS OF ENFIELD, ELMSDALE, LANTZ (THE CORRIDOR)

📍 Elmsdale: Holding Steady

• 🏠 Listings: 14

• 🆕 New Listings: 6

• ✅ Sold: 4

• 💰 Price Range: $325,000 – $499,900

Elmsdale saw modest activity in October. While homes under $500K remained attractive, none sold over asking. Buyers in this pocket are price-sensitive and drawn to move-in ready homes. Renovated properties did better, while older homes tended to linger unless priced aggressively.

💡 Tip for Sellers: If your home isn't fully updated, consider basic cosmetic improvements and staging. It could mean the difference between sitting and selling.

📍 Enfield: The Local Powerhouse

• 🏠 Listings: 22

• 🆕 New Listings: 10

• ✅ Sold: 8

• 💰 Price Range: $339,900 – $689,000

Enfield leads the pack with the highest number of sales and strongest demand. Buyers here are snapping up homes, especially detached properties with garages and finished basements. While price sensitivity is rising, one home even sold within 4 days of hitting the market.

🛑 Sellers, take note: If you're in Enfield and priced between $450K–$600K, now is a great time to list.

📍 Lantz: Small But Mighty

• 🏠 Listings: 10

• 🆕 New Listings: 4

• ✅ Sold: 3

• 💰 Price Range: $415,000 – $549,900

Lantz is smaller in volume with respect to sales, but continues to attract interest — particularly from first-time buyers and those looking in new subdivisions. The sweet spot here is under $500K, and buyers are showing strong interest in split-entries and newer homes. Properties that were outdated or overpriced struggled.

📉 If you're buying in Lantz: You may find more flexibility in negotiations right now.

📊 How Do They Compare?

🧭 The Bottom Line

• Enfield continues to shine as the most active East Hants market.

• Elmsdale offers opportunity but requires pricing precision.

• Lantz is a great pick for budget-minded buyers and sellers willing to make their homes shine.

With interest rates stabilizing and buyer activity shifting, now is the time to get expert advice on your real estate plans, especially if you are thinking about listing over the winter and getting ready for the spring.

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