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Halifax Real Estate Market Update August 2019

Single Family Homes

Single Family Homes

Halifax Single Family Homes 581 LISTED
Halifax Single Family Homes 683 SOLD
Average Selling Price Just below $348,000
List to Sale Price Ratio 97.3%
Average Days on Market 55 Days

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– experience
– market knowledge
– correct pricing
– and a sincere interest in helping you fulfill your real estate goals.

Roy Thomas SRES is a Senior’s Real Estate Specialist and a REALTOR® with Sutton Group-Professional Realty. Licensed since 1991, much of Roy’s practice is helping retirees with their later in life moves.


Market Preparation

If you are contemplating a move and would like a complimentary copy of Roy’s guide 29 Essential Tips That Get Homes Sold Fast and For Top Dollar $$$.

This special eleven-page report is valuable to any homeowner looking to sell and maximize their investment. For most of us, our home is our largest asset, so when we as homeowners decide to sell, it becomes our most important investment decision.

This guide was written with the goal in mind: to give you the tools you need to maximize your profit, maintain control and reduce the stress that comes with the home-selling process.

In this report, you will learn the power of a well-kept secret when you should or should not pass along information to the buyer. Fixing and cleaning tips, there are even suggestions on the emotional side of selling, plus lots, lots more.

It may seem like a lot of work, however, it really is not when you consider the thousands of dollars you could be putting in your pocket because of a good decision. Remember, this is your largest money transaction, so in order to maximize your hard-earned dollars, get your hands on this valuable information.

For a personalized market analysis contact
Roy Thomas at 902-497-3031 or email or contact Roy here

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Roy Thomas SRES® (Senior’s Real Estate Specialist) is a REALTOR® with Sutton Group Professional Realty. Since 1991, Roy specializes in helping retirees with their later in life real estate transactions. Call Roy at 902-497-3031 or contact Roy here

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Matt Whitman, Councillor of HRM Area 13, Discusses The Proposed Seniors Bus Fare Hike in Halifax


Matt and Roy discuss the proposed seniors bus fare hike.
Contact Matt Whitman, HRM 13 Councillor with your comments and concerns at Matt Whitman 902-240-3330 or email matt.whitman@halifax.ca

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Roy Thomas SRES® (Senior’s Real Estate Specialist) is a REALTOR® with Sutton Group Professional Realty. Since 1991, Roy specializes in helping retirees with their later in life real estate transactions. Call Roy at 902-497-3031 or contact Roy here

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Mark Kenny of Southport Asset Management Discusses Annuities

with Mark Kenny of Southport Asset Management Ltd.

What are annuities?

Today we discuss what are annuities with Mark Kenny of Southport Asset Management Ltd. Southport Asset Management Limited is located at 3845 Joseph Howe Drive, Suite 402 Halifax NS B3L 4H9 Office: 902-446-3900

Fax: 902-446-3901 Toll Free: 1-877-446-5763
Mark Kenny – Partner mark@southportasset.com

Mark Kenny of Southport Asset Management Ltd



Roy Thomas SRES® (Senior’s Real Estate Specialist) is a REALTOR® with Sutton Group Professional Realty. Since 1991, Roy specializes in helping retirees with their later in life real estate transactions. Call Roy at 902-497-3031 or contact Roy here


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Let’s Talk About CARP NS and a New Vision of Aging

CARP is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to a “New Vision of Aging for Canada” promoting social change that will bring financial security, equitable access to health care and freedom from discrimination. Our mandate is to promote and protect the interest, rights and quality of life for Canadians as we age.

CARP Nova Scotia chapter was founded in 2008 to promote CARP within Nova Scotia, and to reach out to its members through education, discussion and events.

Visit CARP Nova Scotia website http://www.carpnovascotia.ca/



Roy Thomas SRES® (Senior’s Real Estate Specialist) is a REALTOR® with Sutton Group Professional Realty. Since 1991, Roy specializes in helping retirees with their later in life real estate transactions. Call Roy at 902-497-3031 or contact Roy here

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Mark Kenny of Southport Asset Management Talks About TFSA’s

Mark Kenny of Southport Asset Management Ltd

Today we are discussing with Mark Kenny of Southport Asset Management Ltd how seniors can use Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) to obtain tax free growth on the equity from the sale of their home to fund their retirement.

Mark Kenny
mark@southportasset.com

Southport Asset Management Limited
3845 Joseph Howe Drive
Suite 402 Halifax
NS B3L 4H9

Office: 902-446-3900
Fax: 902-446-3901
Toll Free: 1-877-446-5763 



Roy Thomas SRES® (Senior’s Real Estate Specialist) is a REALTOR® with Sutton Group Professional Realty. Since 1991, Roy specializes in helping retirees with their later in life real estate transactions. Call Roy at 902-497-3031 or contact Roy here

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Benefits of Nordic Walking with Bill VanGorder

Bill VanGorder had been a runner all his “fitness life” until his knees started to bother him 14 years ago. Scores of 10ks and 6 marathons had taken their toll. Bill discovered Nordic Walking when he accidentally met the late Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck the former German Olympic Coach who popularized Nordic Pole Walking in North America. Esther, Bill’s wife is also an avid Nordic Walker and nationally certified instructor. Both Bill and Esther are Master Trainers responsible for certifying all Nordic Walking instructors in Atlantic Canada.

Benefits of Nordic Walking

Bill began Nordic Walking by cross training with running. Bill would go out for a warm-up Nordic Walk for 30 minutes then go by his house, drop of his poles and continue for another 30 -45 minutes running with a warmed up, well stretched body. “But, “ Bill says, “I soon found that I was getting a better workout from the Nordic Walking than from the running.” Researchers discovered that Nordic Walking uses almost 95% of the body’s large muscles, not just the 50% of muscles that are below the waist. Nordic walking is low impact. Bill reports as a result he gets his upper body strength workout at the same time as his cardio.

70% of Canadians enjoy walking

Nordic walking made improvements in his health and Bill reports he has not had any knee problems now in over 12 years he has been involved in this fitness activity. Nordic walking made it extremely convenient because at any time of year I can pick up my poles and enjoy some fresh air. I urge anyone of any age who enjoys walking to give Nordic walking a try. You’ll be amazed how much fitter you feel very quickly, “he says. “I’m amazed i’m in better shape now than I was 30 years ago when I was running full marathons. Bill VanGorder point out that 70% of Canadians say that walking is their favourite form of fitness (Participation Survey, 2016). Nordic Walking is simply adding poles to regular walking and a better way to walk. It puts the upper body large muscles to work, so up to 67% more calories are burned. Noric walking made us healthier.

Nordic Walking as medical treatment

Nordic Walking with poles increases stable and makes you feel more confident walking. The poles provide more support and make you feel like you are walking on “four feet”. Walking is easier and their is less impact on hip, knee and foot joints. Even hills are easier because you are using your arms to pull up the slope instead of your knees. As a Nordic Walker he doesn’t avoid hills as he did as a runner. Research shows that in Finland, Nordic Walking records an amazing 30% of the population regularly Nordic Walk. In Switzerland health insurance companies offer a reduced premium to those who Nordic Walk. Austrian doctors prescribe Nordic Walking as medical treatment. In Germany some mainstreem magazines have been devoted solely to the activity of Nordic Walking. In the UK community health programs run strong, and in Canada marathons and fun runs have created separate categories for Nordic Walkers.

Where did the term “Nordic Walking” come from?

The term “Nordic Walking” came into existence in 1997 when the Finland national cross country ski team developed a fitness walking pole with a wrist strap system for summer training. The difference is in the thumb-hole wrist strap is the key component to the Nordic Pole Walking technique and allows the walker to enjoy the associated physical and health-related benefits. Nordic Poles are a style of pole, not a brand. Many companies make authentic Nordic style poles such as Leki, Excel, Gabel to name a few. The VanGorders promote and use the Nordixx brand because they are literally half the cost of the other brands. A pair of specially designed poles for Nordic walking can be obtained for $70 to $90. Do not confuse these poles with trekking poles due to how you use the strap and the angle at which you plant your poles into the ground. Be sure to wear a good pair of walking shoes for added stability.

Who is Bill VanGorder?

Bill VanGorder is the Founder and President of Nordic Walking Nova Scotia. In the past Bill worked for the YMCA for 28 years in Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Edmonton and Halifax. In 1991 he became CEO of The Lung Association of Nova Scotia where he stayed for 15 years. For the next 5 years following Bill ran a Fund Raising and Volunteer Development consulting business. In 1993 he and wife Esther established Nordic Walking Nova Scotia a division of their MRC Associates Inc. At 76, Bill continues to work full time and loves it.

Email: Bill@NordicWalkingNovaScotia.ca Website: www.NordicWalkingNovaScotia.ca Thank you for Watching!



Roy Thomas SRES® (Senior’s Real Estate Specialist) is a REALTOR® with Sutton Group Professional Realty. Since 1991, Roy specializes in helping retirees with their later in life real estate transactions. Call Roy at 902-497-3031 or contact Roy here

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