Real Estate Market Report for the Halifax/Dartmouth area, specifically covering February 2026 for single-family homes. The data is sourced from the Nova Scotia Association of Realtors (NSAR).
Here is a summary of the key metrics:
Market Activity Metrics
- New Homes Listed: 315 new properties hit the market during the month.
- Total Homes For Sale: There were 671 total active listings available.
- Pending Sales: 233 homes were under contract/sale pending.
Pricing Trends
- Percent of Original Price: Homes sold at an average of 97.2% of their original asking price. This suggests a slightly competitive market where buyers have some room for negotiation, or sellers are pricing just slightly above the final market value.
With 671 total homes for sale and 233 pending sales, the market appears to have a healthy level of inventory relative to demand, though the high percentage of original price retained (97.2%) indicates that sellers are still commanding strong figures.