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April 3, 2022
As of April 1, 2022, the Government of Nova Scotia has implemented new property taxes that will affect non- residents looking to buy property in Nova Scotia. https://novascotia.ca/budget/docs/Tax-measures-Non-Resident-Property-Tax.pdf There are two different types of new taxes being implement. The first is being called a deed transfer tax. This is an additional %5 charged based on the purchase price in addition to the municipal deed transfer tax currently charged by most municipalities. This will only […]
March 23, 2022
This is a beautiful home nestled on the lakefront in Nova Scotia. The sellers of this 8-year’s-young home have thought of everything to maximize this space and create an oasis at the water’s edge. The property includes a large dock, arbor, wharf, guest bunk, and toilet. Kids big and small will love the treehouse that sleeps 4! While the spacious property offers many outdoor adventures, this is also a terraced lot with plenty of level […]
March 4, 2022
<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/nS–Ry6eZoQ” title=”YouTube video player” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen></iframe> Do you know how to get the most out of selling your home on the MLS? Below are some seller tips for and the three major aspects of this real estate platform. Effectively promoting your home helps you get the top sale price and get it seen by active buyers. About Me As a licensed REALTOR®, I am also an […]
March 3, 2022
Are you getting your home ready to sell, but not sure where to focus your efforts? Here are the top features home buyers are looking for so that don’t waste time and you get your home sold faster. Number Three Third on the list of most requested features that Buyers are looking for is Higher quality fixtures and no updates or repairs needed. Today’s Buyers are busy with work and family. They do not have […]
February 25, 2022
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/the-best-ways-to-improve-your-home-s-value-in-2022-51788 The Best Ways to Improve Your Home’s Value in 2022 By Glenda Taylor Priced out of the current housing boom? Remodeling might be the way to go instead of buying a new house, and these projects offer the best value for the money. With rising inflation and surging home sale costs, some homeowners are opting to remodel rather than buy a new house. Even those choosing to sell want to maximize their profits. Some remodeling […]
February 22, 2022
nbsp; Does the thought of all the paperwork you need to sign when listing your home overwhelm you? You’re not alone. One of the first documents you sign will be the Seller Brokerage Agreement. It is vital that you understand the documents you are signing and when you sit down with your realtor, ask questions! That’s what they are there for! Today, we’re going to break down important parts of a Seller’s Designated Brokerage Agreement. […]
February 22, 2022
You’ve done the hard part, listing your home, preparing it for sale, and opening your doors to prospective buyers. Your hard work has finally paid off and you’ve received an offer! Understanding the offer is one of the most important parts of the transaction process. Make sure you understand the various terms and obligations in the offer, or the Purchase and Sale Agreement. Knowing what options you have in the negotiations helps you not leave […]
February 22, 2022
This market is moving fast, buyers are ready to make deals, and homes are flying off the internet. So, after you’ve gone through the paperwork, talked to your realtor, and asked your questions, you need to get busy. You need to prepare your house for sale while getting ready to move into your next home can be a lot to take on. To help you prepare, check out my handy Seller’s Checklist! It will guide […]
January 27, 2022
Leaving your family home can be painful, but, there are a few things to keep in mind before you sell that can make it a little less traumatic. In this video, I have a few tips that will allow you to embrace and start enjoying your new adventure in your new home. Most of us over the age of 19 have experienced moving at least once in our lives. Moving often comes with a major […]
January 27, 2022
Are you nervous about buying a new home while selling yours? There are always concerns when it comes to finding the “sweet spot” of buying and selling a house at the same time. Well, I’m here to help you transition from getting your home sold to settling in and enjoying your new home – stress free. The first question that usually crosses the mind when deciding to sell and buy is, “Should I buy a […]
January 5, 2022
Well, that’s a wrap for 2021! Real estate wise, it was the busiest that I have seen in my 17 years of selling real estate. I cannot even imagine what it would have been like had there been enough inventory to meet the demands of the number of buyers we had. Lots of Inquiries Much of the business had to do with responding to tons of inquiries from Buyers. Upon activating a new listing, the […]
December 30, 2021
Royal LePage 2022 Market Forecast Royal LePage: Canada’s national aggregate home price forecast to rise 10.5% by the end of 2022 Omicron variant emergence may extend period of unusually strong real estate markets The GTA is the only region where condominium price appreciation is forecast to outpace that of detached homes; prices expected to rise 12.0% year-over-year in 2022 Greater regions of Toronto and Vancouver forecast to see highest aggregate price appreciation at 11.0% and […]
December 29, 2021
https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20211020001 Affordable, safe housing is crucial for a healthy society, quality of life, attracting new residents, social equity and growing the economy. Nova Scotia needs to build more housing and the Province is taking steps to get more homes built quickly. “The housing crisis is real and Nova Scotians expect us to act,” said Premier Tim Houston. “We’ll do what needs to be done to make sure Nova Scotians can afford a place to call […]
December 29, 2021
If you are looking to purchase or sell a home in Nova Scotia in 2022, there is a major change that goes into effect Jan 1st that you need to know about. I am Dawn Magee, licensed REALTOR® here in Nova Scotia since 2004. Here is a disclaimer- I don’t “sell” real estate and I am not a “salesperson”. Yes, I am licensed, and I am involved in helping Buyers and Sellers successfully complete […]
September 21, 2021
How High-Speed Internet is Impacting the Nova Scotia Housing Market The Nova Scotia housing market has been on fire the last few years and high-speed internet has been a feature that the majority of buyers require who are considering a move here. The past two years of the Covid-19 pandemic have taught Canada and the world, just how flexible one’s work-space can really be. This newfound ability to work and learn remotely […]
September 8, 2021
Nova Scotia is a small Canadian province located in the Maritimes region of the country. The province is composed of the Nova Scotia peninsula, Cape Breton Island, and over 3,000 smaller islands. Its capital city, Halifax, is known as a major centre for culture and the arts, as well as for its high standard of living. Nova Scotians are closely connected to the sea, and the province is renowned for its coastal beauty and delicious […]
June 30, 2021
Retiring is a major life change in itself. Retiring and moving to another community or province can make the life change all that more over whelming. With so many memories, so many friends associated with your past community, how do you make sure your next home will measure up? When looking for your next home that will fit your retirement lifestyle you envision, it’s important to research the area and even the province before […]
May 11, 2021
WHY VIRTUAL TOURS Are More Important Than Ever in Nova Scotia Real Estate. Effective May 8th, the Nova Scotia Government has mandated a province-wide lockdown until the end of May. These restrictions put in place to combat this 3rd wave of COVID 19 are having stronger implications on home buyers and sellers this time around. Essential Business ONLY The main restriction affecting buyers, sellers, and industry members, is not being allowed to travel outside their […]
March 6, 2021
1.Not Listing Now!!! We are in the throws of a Seller’s market. Home prices in Nova Scotia have increased by 20% on average. Depending on the property many are having competing offers and selling for well over asking. Inventory right now is at a historic low. but as we round the corner to the typical spring selling season, there will be more and more homes coming on the market and therefore increasing the inventory and […]
February 6, 2021
by Kayla Hounsell Like so many people these days, Ian Yule is working from home, but his home has changed. For 14 years he’s been a product engineer for a company that makes software for computerized mapping in California. Now he’s doing the same job in Nova Scotia. “It’s different, but there’s definitely a quality of life here that probably a lot of people don’t realize is as high as it is,” he said from […]
January 23, 2021
Are you ready to sell your home? Selling your home can be a major life decision. Selling your home will take a lot of time and effort, so you want to make sure you don’t start the process of selling your house before you know for sure if you’re ready for it. Here are 4 questions to ask yourself: Have I built up enough equity in this house to sell? If you owe more than your […]
January 20, 2021
You are among the top five per cent of Royal LePage agents in your regional market! Dear Dawn, I am thrilled to offer my sincere congratulations on achieving Royal LePage Top Tier status and earning the 2020 Royal LePage Director’s Platinum Award! It is a remarkable accomplishment to be recognized among the top performers in our national network of more than 18,000 REALTORS®. Your dedication and hard work over this past year, and your ability […]
January 7, 2021
Nova Scotia Real Estate Market Outlook for 2021 3 Factors that Impacted the Nova Scotia Real Estate Market of 2020 2020 has come and gone. The COVID 19 pandemic has changed the world as we know it. 2020 was a year that saw many changes in how people live, how people interact, how people work, and how people prioritize things in their lives. Many industries and business sectors saw changes as well. […]
January 7, 2021
1. Employment Rate Nova Scotia is steadily experiencing job growth and decreasing unemployment. The greatest impact in the 25-24 and 25-44 demographics. The job growth has helped to diminish the outflow of population and to also retain immigrants. Nova Scotia has a higher than average seasonal workforce which does impact the overall unemployment rate. The workforce tends to be older than the national average as well, so planning for future employment requirements the Federal and […]
October 20, 2020
COVID-19 has impacted Nova Scotia and the world beyond what anyone could have imagined. The Real Estate market sector that has been one of the most sectors impacted of all. Not only has it been impacted, but, especially here in Nova Scotia, the real estate sector has been changed forever. Nova Scotia real estate has been hot long before Covid-19 hit at the beginning of 2020. This mainly due to the increasing population, […]
May 31, 2020
Market Report for May 2020 The Spring housing market is in full swing and leading the charge for economic recovery from COVID 19. The numbers in this report are for single-family homes only, so that various areas of Nova Scotia could be compared. Data is gathered from the MLS system and the regional boundaries as determined by Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®. New Listings The number of new listings took a jump in the second […]
May 17, 2020
By Dawn Magee, REALTOR® Home Spring is in the air, but does that also mean that the Spring Housing market is upon us too? The weekly stats and data that I have been tracking since the end of March have produced some indicators to say that, although a couple of months late, we are entering into the spring market. Moving onward and upward in the Nova Scotia Housing Market is we enter the second […]
May 3, 2020
The Remodelling.net annual Cost vs Value Report for 2020 for the New England area, showed that 11 of the top 15 home renovations that gave the best return on investment for your home were renovations done to the exterior of the home. A good curbside appeal can add value to resale to a property of up to 20%! Having great curbside appeal is more important than ever in today’s real estate market. 90 % […]
May 1, 2020
I don’t know if anyone had a chance to see my vlog, I did on the market outlook and how the experts are expecting COVID 19 to affect the real estate market. Summary of that vlog, you can see the full report by hitting the link below, is that studies show that as with previous outbreaks and pandemics, that the economic recovery has been V-shaped. Meaning that, since the drop in sales was […]
April 18, 2020
Click Here for Video REAL ESTATE MARKET OUTLOOK Home Buyers and Sellers are asking, “What is the real estate market doing today?”; “What is the outlook in the coming months?” “Are we going to experience another recession and housing crash like back in 2008?” It is not just the home buyers and sellers who are experiencing a lot of uneasiness right now with the uncertainty of what COVID-19 will bring. Many real estate agents themselves […]
April 16, 2020
CLICK for VIDEO Increasing your home’s curb appeal is more important than ever in today’s real estate market. 90 % of buyers starting their home searches online so that the headlining photo has to be a scroll stopper! 1ST IMPRESSION IS THE ONLY IMPRESSION Real Estate tycoon Barbara Cocoran states “Buyers decide in the first eight seconds of seeing a home if they’re interested in buying it. Get out of your car, walk in their […]
April 11, 2020
What better time to declutter your life! Too much clutter is often an underlying symptom of other issues you may have in your life, but it creates stress in life. Clutter can impact your time, finances, focus, and reliability. Clutter can weigh you down, and in severe cases, cause anxiety and depression. Even the thought of tackling clutter can seem incredibly daunting if you don’t know where or how to start. But don’t give […]
April 8, 2020
Q1 Annapolis Valley Stats Mount Uniacke to Hants Border (V1) Q1 2020 – Dawn Magee Hants Border to Aylesford (V2) Q1 2020 – Dawn Magee Aylesford to Bridgetown (V3) Q1 2020 – Dawn Magee copy Annapolis County and Digby County (V4) Q1 2020 – Dawn Magee
March 27, 2020
As the pandemic COVID 19 hits closest to home for the Real estate industry it is not ‘business as usual’. We as REALTORS® understand that we need to support and assist our clients who have a critical and urgent housing needs. There are those who have sold their home and not yet purchased, or those who must sell or buy to meet their personal financial obligations or provide shelter for their family. While the pandemic […]
January 7, 2021
1. Employment Rate Nova Scotia is steadily experiencing job growth and decreasing unemployment. The greatest impact in the 25-24 and 25-44 demographics. The job growth has helped to diminish the outflow of population and to also retain immigrants. Nova Scotia has a higher than average seasonal workforce which does impact the overall unemployment rate. The workforce tends to be older than the national average as well, so planning for future employment requirements the Federal and […]
January 7, 2021
Nova Scotia Real Estate Market Outlook for 2021 3 Factors that Impacted the Nova Scotia Real Estate Market of 2020 2020 has come and gone. The COVID 19 pandemic has changed the world as we know it. 2020 was a year that saw many changes in how people live, how people interact, how people work, and how people prioritize things in their lives. Many industries and business sectors saw changes as well. […]
January 23, 2021
Are you ready to sell your home? Selling your home can be a major life decision. Selling your home will take a lot of time and effort, so you want to make sure you don’t start the process of selling your house before you know for sure if you’re ready for it. Here are 4 questions to ask yourself: Have I built up enough equity in this house to sell? If you owe more than your […]
May 11, 2021
WHY VIRTUAL TOURS Are More Important Than Ever in Nova Scotia Real Estate. Effective May 8th, the Nova Scotia Government has mandated a province-wide lockdown until the end of May. These restrictions put in place to combat this 3rd wave of COVID 19 are having stronger implications on home buyers and sellers this time around. Essential Business ONLY The main restriction affecting buyers, sellers, and industry members, is not being allowed to travel outside their […]