68 Gallery Crescent Middle Sackville, NS Open House. Sunday October 6 1-4PM.

Back at it again!  Join me Sunday October 6 at 68 Gallery Crescent in Middle Sackville NS from 1-4PM for an Open House.  The coffee will be fresh and not only can you check out this new home, but also take a look at all the lots and designs that RAMAR has to offer

Great 2-Storey home in Twin Brooks subdivision. Cherry cabinets adorn the large kitchen and is open to the dining and living room. There is gleaming hardwood floors in living room, hallway and staircase. Ceramic in kitchen and all bathrooms. 7 year Atlantic NewHome warranty.  3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths.

 

 

This house shows like a dream and has to be seen to be appreciated.  And if a new house built with your own touches is what you want, RAMAR can do that as well.  Pick the style, pick the lot and RAMAR will sit down with you walk you through all the options you have.  Floors, cabinets, lights, finishing touches...it can all be done.

 

 

Sambro Loop Real Estate - Matthew S. Alexander.  Offering you A New Way to Get Home.  Local and expert information for the Sambro Loop area, Halifax and HRM.  Buying or selling a home is a daunting task.  Don’t go it alone.  Call me or visit my webpage and let me show you A New Way to Get Home. EXIT Realty Metro - DIRECT # (902)401-6419

 

 

 

 

68 Gallery Crescent Middle Sackville, NS Open House. Saturday September 28 1-4PM.

A beautiful weekend is a great weekend to go house hunting!  Join me today at 68 Gallery Crescent in Middle Sackville NS from 1-4PM for an Open House. 

Great 2-Storey home in Twin Brooks subdivision. Cherry cabinets adorn the large kitchen and is open to the dining and living room. There is gleaming hardwood floors in living room, hallway and staircase. Ceramic in kitchen and all bathrooms. 7 year Atlantic NewHome warranty.  3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths.

 

Sambro Loop Real Estate - Matthew S. Alexander.  Offering you A New Way to Get Home.  Local and expert information for the Sambro Loop area, Halifax and HRM.  Buying or selling a home is a daunting task.  Don’t go it alone.  Call me or visit my webpage and let me show you A New Way to Get Home. EXIT Realty Metro - DIRECT # (902)401-6419

Halifax and HRM Real Estate News You Can Use - September 27, 2013

CONSUMER NEWS       September 26, 2013 – Chilliwack Times Stage your home for a quick sale In today's real estate market, a coat of paint and a good cleaning aren't enough for a quick sale at top dollar. You need to inspire the buyer's imagination... September 25, 2013 – The Loop Home buying and selling 101 Test what you know in a REALTOR® challenge with HGTV host and REALTOR® Sandra Rinomato… September 23, 2013 – Leader Post A log house can last, if built right When most people think log house they think cottage. But for some people, a log house is their ultimate dream home – just know what you’re getting into …. September 21, 2013 – London Free Press Consult with professionals before condo purchase Buying a home under condominium tenure is different from other forms of home ownership… September 21, 2013 – Winnipeg Free Press Solariums simply additions like any other A solarium is a lot like an addition. Your contractor will need permits and to follow building code… September 20, 2013 – Globe and Mail Basements: The treasure found below grade It’s not always necessary to add on space when usable space already exists underfoot, here’s some advice on making the most of it…    NOVA SCOTIA HOUSING NEWS       September 25, 2013 – Global news Halifax Water bills Fred Lordly two months into dispute Halifax senior Fred Lordly received a bill from Halifax Water this week for approximately $137 — the latest in a long-running dispute over his illegal sewer connection to city water lines… September 23, 2013 – CBC News Dartmouth deck collapse has neighbours checking safety A wooden deck collapse in Dartmouth over the weekend that sent four people to hospital with serious injuries has neighbours in the area taking a second look at how their decks are constructed… September 21, 2013 – The Chronicle Herald What homeowners should know about Kitec Between 1995 and 2007, Kitec piping was a popular choice for new home plumbing. While some PEX piping performs fine, one type had a design flaw with the fittings that homeowners should know about….   ATLANTIC HOUSING NEWS       September 25, 2013 - Daily Commercial News Canada’s housing market still improving Canadian housing activity remains quite buoyant, supported by low borrowing costs and reasonably healthy employment conditions...

Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® | 7 Scarfe Court | Dartmouth, NS B3B 1W4 Canada | Privacy Policy   Sambro Loop Real Estate - Matthew S. Alexander.  Offering you A New Way to Get Home.  Local and expert information for the Sambro Loop area, Halifax and HRM.  Buying or selling a home is a daunting task.  Don’t go it alone.  Call me or visit my webpage and let me show you A New Way to Get Home. EXIT Realty Metro - DIRECT # (902)401-6419

47 Hazel St. Middle Sackville, NS Open House Thursday September 26, 5-7PM

Join me for a coffee and a chat at 47 Hazel St. in Middle Sackville this Thursday from 5-7PM for a great open house.

This 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home in a dog friendly park features a brand new kitchen to go along with many other recent upgrades such as new windows, insulation, flooring, exterior walls, tub surround, master bedroom closet, roof and shingles (went from a flat roof to a pitched roof), and siding (all within 5 years or less). The large kitchen will satisfy your dining needs and the spacious living room is great for unwinding. Outside you have a double driveway, a large deck for entertaining or relaxing, and a wired shed for your workshop & storage needs. Why rent when you can own? Be sure to have this home on your viewing list, you don`t want to miss out! Contact listing agent for full list of reno`s.

 

 

Sambro Loop Real Estate - Matthew S. Alexander.  Offering you A New Way to Get Home.  Local and expert information for the Sambro Loop area, Halifax and HRM.  Buying or selling a home is a daunting task.  Don’t go it alone.  Call me or visit my webpage and let me show you A New Way to Get Home. EXIT Realty Metro - DIRECT # (902)401-6419

 

 

 

Halifax NS Real Estate News You Can Use

CONSUMER NEWS       September 17, 2013 – Calgary Herald Accessible housing by design A house that is designed, built or renovated according to the principles of universal design can help your home keep pace with changes in your family’s needs… September 13, 2013 – Canadian Mortgage Trends StatsCans National Household Survey Three out of five homeowners are saddled with mortgages. But in many ways it’s harder being a renter… September 13, 2013 – Vancouver Sun Three décor ideas for a quick sellStaging your home with these key elements can make a lasting impression with buyers…   NOVA SCOTIA HOUSING NEWS       September 18, 2013 – The Burnside News Average home sale price holds steady in Nova ScotiaThe average sale price has made little movement in Nova Scotia according to the most recent data on the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®’ Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) System… September 13, 2013 – The Chronicle Herald HST rebate in works for new home buyers – DexterThe HST break for buyers of new homes would make a comeback if the NDP wins the election…     NOVA SCOTIA HOUSING NEWS       September 18, 2013 – The Burnside News Average home sale price holds steady in Nova ScotiaThe average sale price has made little movement in Nova Scotia according to the most recent data on the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®’ Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) System… September 13, 2013 – The Chronicle Herald HST rebate in works for new home buyers – DexterThe HST break for buyers of new homes would make a comeback if the NDP wins the election…     ATLANTIC HOUSING NEWS       September 19, 2013 – Daily Commercial News  Canada’s new home starts in August drifted lowerCanada’s housing starts in August were 180,000 units seasonally adjusted and annualized (SAAR), according to CMHC…

Sambro Loop Real Estate - Matthew S. Alexander.  Offering you A New Way to Get Home.  Local and expert information for the Sambro Loop area, Halifax and HRM.  Buying or selling a home is a daunting task.  Don’t go it alone.  Call me or visit my webpage and let me show you A New Way to Get Home. EXIT Realty Metro - DIRECT # (902)401-6419

Spryfield Harvest Festival - Sept 21 to Oct 5

Spryfield, NS is getting ready for its Harvest Festival from September 21 to October 5.  But what to do?  Where to go?  When is stuff happening?  I can help.  Click the link below to see the Spryfield Harvest Festival poster.

Spryfield Festival Harvest Poster

And if you are looking for all the news about the Festival, you need to go here.

Spryfield Harvest Festival

I am not only encouraging you to go, I am flat out telling you to go!

Have a great time, see your community at work and having fun and be excellent!


Sambro Loop Real Estate - Matthew S. Alexander.  Offering you A New Way to Get Home.  Local and expert information for the Sambro Loop area, Halifax and HRM.  Buying or selling a home is a daunting task.  Don’t go it alone.  Call me or visit my webpage and let me show you A New Way to Get Home. EXIT Realty Metro - DIRECT # (902)401-6419

Real Estate News You Can Use

CONSUMER NEWS       September 12, 2013 – South Asian Generation Next First-time homebuyers can tap their RRSPs to help with a home purchaseThinking about buying your first home? Wish you had saved up a good down payment? Maybe you have, but didn’t know it … September 11, 2013 – Brigherlife.ca How much does it cost to own a home?While home ownership can bring a tremendous sense of pride and achievement, it is also a tremendous financial responsibilities… September 11, 2013 – Montreal Gazette Holmes: Tie renovation payments into significant milestonesThe contractor’s power is his work. Your power is money. A contract that ties payment to completed project milestones sets out all the rules for a fair exchange of these two powers… September 10, 2013 – CBC News Housing starts down slightly across Canada in AugustHousing starts were down slightly in August in most parts of the country, but the national housing agency and analysts agreed the trend was in line with forecasts and was not a worrying sign… September 10, 2013 – Money News Mortgage essentials for rookie homebuyerTD Canada Trust breaks down three key home financing decisions for first-time homebuyers to consider… September 6, 2013 – Toronto Star Interested in buying a power-of-sale property? Keep your emotions in checkThe Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) says to have your lawyer and real estate agent reveal every detail about the home and transaction...

NOVA SCOTIA HOUSING NEWS       September 10, 2013 – Marketwired August 2013 housing starts HalifaxHousing starts in Halifax, Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) were trending at 2,489 units in August compared to 2,385 in July according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)… September 10, 2013 – The Chronicle Herald Valley farmland a well-kept secretThe dream of buying some green acres is alive in the Annapolis Valley…

ATLANTIC HOUSING NEWS       September 12, 2013 – CTV News Baby boomers not yet rushing to downsize homesBaby boomers may be looking to trade their traditional single-family homes for convenience and comfort of a condo craze, but a mass exodus is still a long way off ... September 12, 2013 – Star.com National household survey: Canada pays dearly for housingNew data from Statistics Canada shows a one-quarter of households paid 30 per cent or more of their income towards shelter costs... September 10, 2013 – Marketwired August 2013 housing starts Prince Edward IslandHousing starts in Prince Edward Island were trending at 394 units in August compared to 424 in July according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)… September 10, 2013 – Marketwired August 2013 housing starts New BrunswickHousing starts in New Brunswick were trending at 1,989 units in August compared to 1,964 in July according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)… September 11, 2013 – Canadian Business Foreign buyers fuelling sales in luxury real estate market: reportSales of luxury homes will likely gain momentum in the fall, fuelled by demand from international investors, according a new report… September 10, 2013 – CBC News Home builders’ association watching municipal elections closelyThe Canadian Home Builders' Association Newfoundland and Labrador says there is a lot at stake for home buyers during the upcoming municipal elections… September 10, 2013 – CTV News Strong demand driving farmland prices up in most Canadian marketsThe Re/Max real estate organization says strong demand for Canadian farmland, and a shortage of listings, has pushed up the price per acre in all but two of the 17 markets it monitors… Sambro Loop Real Estate - Matthew S. Alexander.  Offering you A New Way to Get Home.  Local and expert information for the Sambro Loop area, Halifax and HRM.  Buying or selling a home is a daunting task.  Don’t go it alone.  Call me or visit my webpage and let me show you A New Way to Get Home. EXIT Realty Metro - DIRECT # (902)401-6419