Posted on Dec 31st, 2026 by Don McCooeye

🏘️ Elmsdale vs. Enfield vs. Lantz: December Market Snapshot

Date range analyzed: December 1 – December 30, 2025
Region: East Hants (Area 105)

As we closed out 2025, the East Hants real estate market didn’t grind to a halt — it exhaled.

December is traditionally a slower month, and the numbers reflect that. But slower does not mean weak. What we’re seeing is a more measured, rational market where pricing, presentation, and positioning matter more than ever. The chaos of 2021–2023 is officially behind us. No bidding wars by default. No “throw it on the market and see what happens.”

This is what a balanced market looks like — and frankly, it’s healthier for both buyers and sellers.

Whether you’re planning a spring sale or quietly watching listings over the holidays, here’s how Elmsdale, Enfield, and Lantz stacked up heading into the new year.

📊 East Hants Market Percentages Breakdown (Dec 1 – Dec 30)

🏠 Total Listings on Market: 38
✅ Homes Sold: 13
🆕 New Listings: 5

🔢 Percentage Calculations

✅ Sales-to-Listing Ratio (Absorption Rate)

13 sold / 38 total listings = 0.342 → ~34.2%

➡️ Interpretation:
About one-third of all available homes sold in December. For a holiday month, that’s solid. This indicates a balanced market leaning slightly toward sellers for well-priced, well-presented homes.

🆕 New Listings as % of Market Inventory

5 new / 38 total = 0.1316 → ~13.2%

➡️ Interpretation:
New listing activity slowed significantly — typical for December. Sellers largely chose to wait for the spring market, which helped prevent inventory from ballooning.

📉 Listings That Did Not Sell

38 total – 13 sold = 25 unsold
25 / 38 = ~65.8%

➡️ Interpretation:
Roughly two-thirds of listings carried over into January. Buyers are selective. Homes that missed the mark on price, condition, or marketing simply didn’t move — even in good locations.

IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS: ENFIELD • ELMSDALE • LANTZ

📍 Enfield: Still the Engine

🏠 Active Listings: 9
🆕 New Listings: 2
✅ Sold: 7

Enfield once again led the corridor in sales volume. Despite fewer new listings, buyer demand stayed strong — especially for detached homes in established neighbourhoods. This remains the most liquid market in East Hants.

💡 Seller takeaway:
If you’re planning to sell in Enfield in spring, preparation now matters. Pricing correctly out of the gate will be critical as more inventory returns.

📍 Lantz: Inventory-Heavy, Still Moving

🏠 Active Listings: 13
🆕 New Listings: 0
✅ Sold: 3

Lantz carried the highest active inventory into year-end. While sales did happen, buyers were cautious and selective. Homes that were newer, clean, and realistically priced performed best.

📉 Buyer opportunity:
With inventory sitting, there is room for negotiation — particularly on homes that missed the fall market.

📍 Elmsdale: Quiet, But Not Dead

🏠 Active Listings: 9
🆕 New Listings: 1
✅ Sold: 1

Elmsdale slowed the most in December. That said, this is not a red flag — it’s seasonal. Buyers here remain value-driven and price-sensitive, and many have simply paused until January.

🛠️ Seller tip:
Homes that are dated or priced aspirationally will struggle. Clean, staged, and move-in ready still wins.

📊 How Do They Compare?

🧭 The Bottom Line

• Enfield continues to be the most resilient and active market in East Hants.

• Lantz offers opportunity, especially for buyers willing to negotiate.

• Elmsdale is poised for a spring rebound — but pricing will matter more than ever.

The market hasn’t slowed — it has normalized. And that’s a good thing.

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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.

If you’re watching home values, you can also check what your Halifax home is worth Home Evaluation.

⏳ 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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