Chisholm Group Halifax Real Estate

05/27/2026

New construction and resale are not the same decision. Most buyers find that out too late.

Resale has gotten more interesting in 2026. Inventory is up, conditions are back, and motivated sellers exist again. Established neighbourhoods, mature trees, and a known location. If you have a firm timeline, resale gives you control over possession.

New construction is a different value proposition. You are not inheriting someone else's choices or their deferred maintenance. Modern finishes, full warranty, better energy efficiency, and you are locking in today's price in a community before it fills in. A full new build runs about 10 months from the date you sign the contract.

New construction in HRM is rarely a first time buyer decision. Entry prices are higher and most buyers going that route are on their second or third home, rolling existing equity into something built exactly the way they want it.

Three questions that usually make the decision obvious:

- Do you have a firm move-in date?
- How much do modern finishes, customization and a warranty matter to you?
- Are you thinking about long-term value?

The Chisholm Group has nearly 40 years of combined real estate experience in HRM. Dan Chisholm has been helping buyers through new construction for over 17 years. We know what each path actually involves and we will tell you which one fits your situation.

If you are weighing this decision, reach out. We will give you a straight answer.

05/19/2026

Marchand Homes Ltd is one of Halifax's most trusted builders. Award-winning, family run, and building in HRM since 2016. The Chisholm Group has been one of their agent teams since nearly day one. Over 7 years and hundreds of homes delivered together.

Kinloch Estates is their newest development in Fall River, Nova Scotia. It's the only new subdivision in the community right now and the biggest development Fall River has seen in decades. We're a Fall River family and this is our community. This one means something different to us than a typical listing.

Over 200 homes across multiple phases when complete. Large lots, top rated schools, semi-rural lifestyle, 25 minutes from downtown Halifax.

Phase 6B and 6D are open and selling. Phase 9B is opening soon. Homes start in the $700s.

Marchand just opened a brand new sales centre in the subdivision that we'll be working out of. Come see the lots, walk through the plans, and talk through your timeline. Send us a message to book a visit.

05/15/2026

The Iceman has landed in Fall River 🧊

Marchand Homes Sales Centre Open House

This weekend, Saturday & Sunday afternoons

812 Celebration Drive, Fall River

05/12/2026

Development Opportunity 🚨
5 Cleary Drive, Dartmouth, NS
$499,900.00

A 12,056 sq. ft. ER-3 zoned infill site in an established Dartmouth neighbourhood, with plans prepared for an 8-unit residential redevelopment.

The existing dwelling is vacant and offered as-is, where-is. Conceptual plans and supporting materials are available.

A strong opportunity for builders, investors, and developers looking for their next project.

05/12/2026

04/30/2026

Halifax real estate is stabilizing after a historic run.

Rents are still climbing but vacancy is rising for the third straight year. Here is what the March 2026 numbers actually mean for buyers, sellers, and investors in HRM.

Full breakdown on the Chisholm Group blog, link in the comments.

04/29/2026

What a day. 🏆

Alex from the Chisholm Group had the honour of joining the Marchand Homes team for the Make-A-Wish Nova Scotia Heroes Challenge in support of the amazing Amelia.

Thank you Make-A-Wish Nova Scotia and thank you Amelia for leading the way. ❤️

Support the fundraiser at [email protected] or send them a DM.

04/22/2026

Pricing a Halifax home off what your neighbour sold for in 2022 is costing sellers real money right now.

The market today is not the market then. Different buyers, different pace, different strategy.

On our team, the number is backed by real analysis. Ben holds the AACI designation, one of the most rigorous appraisal credentials in Canada. You get a defensible number, not a ballpark.

Curious what your Halifax home is actually worth in today's market?

Get a free evaluation from the Chisholm Group.

Link in comments 👇

04/20/2026

🔑 Congratulations to S, S & G on a successful closing of their new condo at Kings Wharf today.

They’ll be enjoying one of the best views in the city from Aqua Vista for many years to come.

This one came together in true Chisholm Group fashion. Mack led the charge, Alex helped with condo viewings, Ben provided an appraisal-backed breakdown to support the offer price once the right unit was found, and Dan stepped in throughout the process and joined the closing day shenanigans.

A complete team effort from start to finish, and we could not be happier for this family.

When you work with the Chisholm Group, you have an entire team behind you every step of the way.

Welcome home!

04/16/2026

The March numbers are in for Halifax and Dartmouth.

Prices are still down from last year but crept up last month.

Fewer homes sold compared to this time last year. And inventory is building, meaning more options for buyers than we've seen in a while.

Here's the quick breakdown:

Average home price: $569,450
Year over year change: -1.8%
Homes sold in March: 330 (down 12.5% from last year)
Active listings: 975 (up 13.5% from last year)

If you're buying: More options. Less competition. Room to negotiate. This is one of the better windows for buyers we've seen in years.

If you're selling: Serious buyers are still out there but pricing it right from day one is everything right now. Overpriced homes are sitting.

Questions about what this means for your situation? Drop a comment or send us a message.