The Smith Real Estate Team - Keller Williams Select Realty

05/01/2026

Felt pretty good to hand off keys to this guy yesterday! After a number of deployments, virtual, and in person showings when we could, and looking for a home in a pretty specific area, we finally got it done! Congratulations Barry, wishing you many many years of happiness in your new home. Thanks for trusting us to help you navigate the process!

04/27/2026

Conditions all met and prepping for a quick closing later this week. Happy Monday!

04/09/2026

Showing homes today and it felt like spring might actually be here! Offer submitted so we shall see what happens next! 🏠

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day ☘️

02/15/2026

These last few years have really demonstrated how hard it's been for people to break free from renting and move into home ownership, but this new program might just work for you! If you have questions, please reach out as we are fortunate to have a skilled team of brokers to refer to who would be happy to help you navigate the next steps to making home ownership a reality!

🏡 Big News for Nova Scotia Home Buyers!

There’s a new Down Payment Program in Nova Scotia — and it could be a game changer for first-time buyers.

Here’s a quick comparison 👇

🔹 Traditional 5% Down Payment
• Minimum 5% from your own savings
• Must qualify based on your income & credit
• Mortgage default insurance required under 20% down
• Full ownership from day one

🔹 New 2% Down Pilot Program
• Only 2% required from your own funds
• Designed to reduce upfront savings barrier
• Income qualification still applies
• Makes homeownership possible sooner

🔹 Nova Scotia Down Payment Assistance Program
• Government-backed assistance
• Helps boost your down payment amount
• Income limits apply
• Repayment terms

✨ The biggest difference?
How much you need saved — and how the assistance is structured.

Not every program fits every buyer. Income, purchase price, location, and long-term plans all matter.

If you’re wondering which option fits your goals best, let’s chat.

Your first home might be closer than you think. 🗝️

— Marianne MacLean
Associate Mortgage Broker | Nova Scotia

02/03/2026

Great news today for first time buyers that meet the qualifying criteria!

The First-time Homebuyers Program was created to make Nova Scotians' first home more affordable and to help Nova Scotians achieve homeownership faster.

02/03/2026

Well, now that the 167 day month that is January is behind us, you just might be starting to think ahead to making a move this Spring 🌷Please keep us in mind if so as we are always happy to help! 🏡

11/22/2025

It took a little longer than normal for buyers to work through conditions on this one, but our listing at 952 West Halls Harbour Road is officially SOLD!

11/10/2025

On Remembrance Day and Everyday ~ Lest We Forget 🇨🇦

09/15/2025

It's not too late to enjoy Fall in beautiful Hall's Harbour! This latest listing has lots of potential and can meet a range of needs! Give us a call if you have questions!

952 West Halls Harbour Road, Halls Harbour, Nova Scotia B0P1J0

08/19/2025

We successfully completed our last scheduled summer closing today, overcoming a few obstacles along the way. We are thrilled to have handed over the keys to R&M. Welcome back to Canada, and we hope you will love living on the east coast again and enjoy all that HRM has to offer your family! Thanks for trusting us to assist with your purchase! 🏡

07/24/2025

Beautiful day for a road trip to Nova Scotia's gorgeous South Shore! Third pre-close inspection of the week completed and third set of keys all set to be exchanged tomorrow as planned! If you or someone you know is looking to buy, or make a move from their current home, please keep Chris and I in mind, we are always happy to help!