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Real Estate and Retirement: A Practical Investment Strategy
By Sherry MacLeod Managing Broker, Cape Breton Realty Each Friday afternoon we do a Facebook live from our office. Recently we talked about something many

National Housing Concerns — A Different Reality in Cape Breton / North Eastern NS
Recent reports from CIBC suggest Canada’s housing market may be entering the early stages of a correction. Deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal recently described the situation bluntly: homes in

Spring in Cape Breton: The Window Opens Sooner Than You Think
By Beth Groom Broker of Record for Cape Breton Realty In our market across Cape Breton and Northeastern Nova Scotia, the spring selling season moves quickly

Canada’s Underused Housing Tax (UHT)-Eliminated! Can Tim learn from this.
By Sherry MacLeod Managing Broker of Cape Breton Realty For the past few years, the federal Underused Housing Tax (UHT) has been a regular source of

A Promising Start to 2026 – and a Growing Concern for Rural Nova Scotia
By Sherry MacLeod Managing Broker of Cape Breton Realty On a positive note, 2026 is shaping up to be a productive year in real estate. Putting

Rural Real Estate Markets Are Suffering from Government Regulations
By Sherry MacLeod, Managing Broker, Cape Breton Realty As 2025 comes to an end, one message has become clear across rural Nova Scotia: government policies

Home Sales Drive Millions into Cape Breton’s Economy
By Sherry MacLeod, Managing Broker, Cape Breton Realty The purchase or sale of a home is about much more than the property itself — it’s

There’s Nothing Wrong With That House!
Why Fall is One of the Best Times to Buy in Cape Breton By Sherry MacLeod Managing Broker Cape Breton Realty | https://capebretonrealty.com Every year,

Bank of Canada Rate Cut: Relief or Red Flag?
By Sherry MacLeod Managing Broker/Cape Breton Realty | https://capebretonrealty.com Last week, the Bank of Canada trimmed its key interest rate by a quarter point, bringing