Shelburne Nova Scotia is host to the Giant Pumpkin Regatta, and this year was the year of Sotheby’s Big Blue. Big Blue with the golden pedunkle, fearlessly captained by Adam Bisonette. I was going to paddle Big Blue, but after a quick paddle in the bay it became clear that pumpkin paddling should be considered an extreme sport. I wisely stayed shoreside, in hipwaders, balancing pumpkins while the fearless competitors boarded their gourds and got their sea legs underneath them.

While the Foreign Buyer’s Ban has impacted property markets across Canada, there are still many popular and picturesque places in Nova Scotia exempt from this regulation. Here are our top ten remarkable Nova Scotia destinations.

On June 12th Sotheby’s clients were invited experience the art of Joanne Logan, a British landscape painter, at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada’s first Art Pop-up event in Nova Scotia. There could not have been a more welcoming venue to highlight Joanne's art than the "Loreley", Chester Builders newest ocean view home, located in the private and scenic Shag End Estates.

Allow me to introduce my Sotheby’s British Columbia family. This award-winning, experienced real estate team works in close tandem on all sales and listings to provide clients with exemplary service in marketing and finely honed negotiating skills. Guided by Glynis MacLeod, a Senior Vice President of Sales at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, they inject enthusiasm and passion into the business of real estate.

As the economy is finding balance, so is the real estate market where we are seeing a more balanced market. Sales in January were up 8.8% from a year ago, with 531 homes sold this past month. The average sales price was up 13% and and listings are up 30% across the Province.

I am looking forward to the promise of spring as we navigate the remainder of winter and wish you a February filled with love, laughter, and meaningful moments.

Your home is an oasis, a place perfectly appointed to suit your personal tastes. Which is exactly as it should be - until it becomes time to list your home and move on to the next dream.

When it’s time to sell your home, selecting the right real estate brokerage can significantly impact your selling experience. To help you make an informed decision, here are some essential factors to consider when choosing a brokerage:

As the leaves begin to change and a crisp chill fills the air, we are ready to welcome the enchanting month of October with open arms. In this month's newsletter we will look back at September in Nova Scotia and cover what's current with Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

As the vibrant colours of summer begin to mellow into the warm hues of fall, we're winding down from the busy summer that's passed and looking forward to the exciting autumn that lies ahead.

September is the perfect month to declutter and reorganize your home and home office to create a more positive environment according to Feng Shui principles.

On Monday, the Government of Canada announced a series of amendments to the foreign buyer ban.

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada announced its official debut into Atlantic Canada with the launch of its operations in Nova Scotia.

The Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP) assists Nova Scotians who pre-qualify for an insured mortgage to purchase their first home. Eligible participants can apply to receive a loan of up to five per cent of the purchase price of a home.

Kari MacLeod, a Nova Scotia-based REALTOR®  explained she moved from British Columbia to Nova Scotia in 2007 for her husband’s work. As a REALTOR®, and as someone who has been through the process, she knows all about the considerations required when making the interprovincial move.

During the recent federal election campaign, the Liberal Party of Canada promised to include a Home Buyers’ Bill of Rights that would ban blind bidding, potentially under the federal Criminal Code, arguing it drives up home prices.

Purchasing a property in the winter can be a pretty chill idea. Wintery weather can make it tricky to assess a home when you can’t fully see the condition of the property under layers of ice and snow.

Royal LePage Atlantic today announced the highest recorded sale in the Annapolis Valley region. A prestigious riverfront property has sold for $1.95 million.