Halifax Real Estate Market Update: Fall 2026
Inventory is up, homes take longer to sell and prices have levelled off. Here's what September's numbers mean for you.
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Halifax market snapshot
The numbers that matter right now
Halifax has shifted toward a more balanced market: more choice for buyers, and pricing strategy matters more than ever for sellers.
$597K
Average sale price
Halifax-Dartmouth, Sept 2026
$548K
Median sale price
Half of homes sold for less
4.0
Months of supply
Up from 3.1 a year ago
2.7%
Rental vacancy
CMHC, mid-2026 update
Sources: Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® via ShowingTime (September 2026); CMHC rental market update (June 2026). Updated October 2026. Read the full market update
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Raman Rai is a relationship-driven REALTOR® with HarbourSide Realty Ltd. who believes buying or selling a home doesn't have to be overwhelming. With a calm, honest and strategic approach, he guides every client through each step with clarity and confidence.
He works with first-time buyers, growing families, newcomers to Canada and seasoned investors, bringing the same dedication, local knowledge and sharp financial analysis to every transaction.
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