Today I am going to look at the average price in the Halifax Real Estate Market for the last 8 years dating back to 2000. This should give you an idea of how the Halifax Real Estate market has fared over the years and where is it headed in the future.
|
Halifax Real Estate |
Average Price |
Number of Sales |
% Price Change |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2000 |
$120,161 |
5843 |
|
|
2001 |
$127,337 |
6484 |
+5.6% |
|
2002 |
$142,034 |
6943 |
+10.3% |
|
2003 |
$156,539 |
6424 |
+9.2% |
|
2004 |
$167,720 |
6777 |
+6.7% |
|
2005 |
$181,560 |
6925 |
+7.6% |
|
2006 |
$194,150 |
6679 |
+6.5% |
|
2007 |
$207,198 |
7493 |
+6.3% |
|
2008 |
$221,737 |
6039 |
+6.6% |
|
Totals |
|
59,607 |
+7.3 |
Source: MLS data
The Halifax Real Estate market has had a very steady rise in price since the turn of the century. The number of sales has remained relatively the same over that period. This year we are on pace to be slightly behind last year’s numbers which were a record. I do see this trend slowing a little in the future due to the financial turmoil in the world markets, however I think Halifax will still remain as one of the healthiest Real Estate Markets in Canada. Some of the factors that I feel gives the Halifax Real Estate Market such promise are;
1) Gateway port
2) Military/Navy
3) University city
4) Hub for Atlantic Canada
5) IT sector
When I say that the market is going to slow I am referencing the number of sales. I do not see prices going down in the foreseeable future. Now is not the time to wait for that to happen in Halifax. The prices here are far below other cities in Canada and have a lot of room to grow.
If you are in the market to buy or sell do not hesitate to contact me.
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How did the Halifax Real Estate Market perform in the 3rd Quarter?
Sales for the third quarter down 5% year over year and trail 2007 by 7.3% up to and including the third quarter.
Number of sales 2008 = 5325 Number of sales 2007 = 5746
Active Listings are up 16 percent
The only area that had a slight increase in sales was Dartmouth up 2.8% year over year.
Fall River, Bedford, Sackville, Hammonds Plains all recorded double digit declines in the number of sales year over year.
Despite the declines, sales in the third quarter remain at the second highest on record and average price growth remained steady at 6.7%
Areas of Note
Sackville – average price rose by 13%
Halifax North End - 10.5% average price increase
Halifax South End – 19.7% average price increase
Fall River – 9.4% average price increase
Crichton Park/Albro Lake – 13.9% average price increase
Spryfield – 22.4% average price increase
Average days on Market down by 5 days from 84
The Halifax Real Estate Market remains healthy through the 3rd quarter of 2008. Most forecasters were predicting a 2-3% price increase and we continue to see a 6-7% percent increase. What does all this mean? If you are buyer it is a great time to buy. Prices are continuing to rise and inventory is high, thus it is a buyers market. If you are sitting on the fence now is not the time to wait. Our economy in Halifax remains strong in the face of all the financial turmoil going on around the world. If you would like more information on this, or you are looking to buy or sell Halifax Real Estate, Contact me anytime.
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Halifax Real Estate Market Report Multi Unit Buildings(4 units or less) based on MLS® data.
Today I figured I would look at something a little different. I have many clients who have and are actively looking for multi unit buildings as another way to enhance cash flow. There are things you need to look for when thinking of purchasing a multi unit rental. Firstly you have to make sure that the building generates income, a lot of multi units on the market today just won’t carry themselves and they are better served as an owner occupied so someone will help with the mortgage. I always advise my clients to look at the net income(rent minus heating, maintenance, and other expenses associated with the property). A general rule of thumb is if the net income is 10% of the purchase price it is definitely a building worth taking a closer look at. Secondly, what a lot of my clients look for and I recommend is electric heat and separate electrical meters. This way the heating and electricity of the units can be passed off onto the tenant. Obviously there are many other factors to look at but these are the main ones to keep in mind.
Lets take a look at the numbers over the years.
From Aug 20,2006 – Aug 20,2008 for area 1-40 which encompass all of HRM for multi unit buildings, 4 units or less.
number of sales – 330
average sale price – $274,920
number of days on market – 72 days
From Aug 20,2004 – Aug 20,2006 for area 1-40 which encompass all of HRM for multi unit buildings, 4 units or less.
number of sales – 282
average sale price – $247,671
number of days on market - 66 days
Looking at these numbers we can see that the same trend continues throughout the Halifax Real Estate Market. Average price continues to rise, an 11% increase. Number of sales are up 17% from the same period 2 years ago which goes against the trend in residential unit sales. Average days on market are up slightly.
What does all this mean? Well if you are in the market for rental units it may now be the best time as I don’t see the market going down anytime soon. Also the rental vacancy rate in Halifax is very low so there are a lot of prospective tenants out there. Rents continue to rise. If you would like more info on rental units or would like a market analysis done specific to your area, let me know.
Andrew Perkins
Your Halifax Real Estate Expert
Halifax Real Estate MLS® Market Report July 23/2008
1st Half(January to July) 2008 stats for single family detached, semi-detached, and townhouse including new construction for areas 1 through 40 which encompasses all of HRM.
| Halifax Real Estate Blog Market Update 2008 | |||||
| Month | Average List Price | Average Sale Price | Sale to List Price | Average List Duration | Number Of Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUL-2008 | 264787 | 258183 | 98% | 80 days | 316 |
| JUN-2008 | 258705 | 252530 | 98% | 76 days | 562 |
| MAY-2008 | 268838 | 263096 | 98% | 75 days | 613 |
| APR-2008 | 250189 | 244374 | 98% | 75 days | 558 |
| MAR-2008 | 252573 | 247693 | 98% | 83 days | 381 |
| FEB-2008 | 244055 | 238662 | 98% | 94 days | 345 |
| JAN-2008 | 248036 | 241041 | 97% | 109 days | 255 |
| Averages: | 256484 | 250601 | 98 % | 82 days | 3030 |
1st Half(January to July) 2007 stats for single family detached, semi-detached, and townhouse including new construction for areas 1 through 40 which encompasses all of HRM.
| Halifax Real Estate Blog Market Update 2007 | |||||
| Month | Average List Price | Average Sale Price | Sale to List Price | Average List Duration | Number Of Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUL-2007 | 247258 | 242797 | 98% | 83 days | 331 |
| JUN-2007 | 246140 | 239302 | 97% | 72 days | 587 |
| MAY-2007 | 245833 | 240716 | 98% | 75 days | 653 |
| APR-2007 | 237912 | 232958 | 98% | 73 days | 538 |
| MAR-2007 | 233692 | 228264 | 98% | 75 days | 464 |
| FEB-2007 | 227927 | 222499 | 98% | 104 days | 357 |
| JAN-2007 | 211957 | 205833 | 97% | 94 days | 293 |
| Averages: | 237902 | 232395 | 98 % | 80 days | 3223 |
Number of Active listings – 2489
Based on these numbers you can see that the market slowing down a little. There has been a 193 fewer homes sold compared to the same time last year, however the average price has increased by 9.4%. Average days on Market remained basically the same year over year.
What do the numbers mean? Well if you are a seller it is a good time to sell as the price increase we have seen in the last few years are still on the rise but most economists are saying the percentage of increase is going to slow in the coming years. If you are buyer it is a good time to buy as the prices are not going to go down anytime soon especially here in Halifax. This market would be considered balanced.
Looking at other areas in Canada like Calgary, Edmonton and Regina we saw huge price increases over the last 3-4 years but it is starting to catch up with their respective markets. Here in Halifax we have been getting a healthy 5-6% increases year over year. We can look forward to another 4-5% increase this year.
I hope this post gave you some insight into local Market conditions. Over the next coming weeks I will be breaking the numbers down by area for Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Hammonds Plains and Sackville as well as updating stats on the local Condo market. Until next time if you are looking to buy or sell Halifax Real Estate contact me.
Andrew Perkins
Your Halifax Real Estate Expert
