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Offering our clients Ultimate Service while simplify the buying and selling of Homes throughout Nova And much more!

Our team takes pride in using our years of experience in the Nova Scotia real estate market to achieve our clients real estate goals. Our Specialties include:

Professional Photography-high quality photography for our clients. We hire professional photographers and work with them to make sure your home is shown at its very best. Virtual Tours-Since Covid-19 Virtual tours have been a major key in homeselling. Using virtual tours we able able to show interested parties your home all around the world. Digital Marketing Experts-Since Covid-19 Virtual tours have been a major key in homeselling. Learn more about our team at http://cowansmithteam.ca/our-team-3/

09/18/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED | 539 Blue Sea Rd, Malagash, NS 🌊

Looking for a year-round home or a coastal getaway? This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom bungalow offers beach access near the Northumberland Strait and plenty of space to make it your own.

✨ Features you’ll love:
• Spacious, functional layout
• Updated kitchen, dining & living areas
• Cozy wood stove in the living room
• Main-floor primary bedroom with direct access to a bright sunroom ☀️
• Spectacular sunset views 🌅
• Flexible lower level with its own entrance — perfect for guests, extended family or additional living space
• Desirable coastal location near the Northumberland Strait

Whether you're looking for a peaceful place to call home or your next seaside escape, 539 Blue Sea Rd is ready to welcome you.

📍 539 Blue Sea Rd, Malagash, NS
🏠 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
🌊 Beach access nearby

📩 Contact us today to book your private viewing!

09/17/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED + OPEN HOUSE | 121 Hubley Mill Lake Road 🌊✨

Private Waterfront Estate | Resort-Style Living

Welcome to 121 Hubley Mill Lake Road, a spectacular south-facing waterfront estate offering an exceptional combination of luxury, privacy, recreation, and multi-generational flexibility.

Set on approximately 1.1 acres with 220 feet of frontage on Hubley Mill Lake, this remarkable property offers nearly 4,000 sq. ft. of developed living space, a self-contained loft suite, multiple outbuildings, and an incredible collection of indoor and outdoor amenities.

✨ PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms
• Approx. 220' of south-facing lake frontage
• Bright open-concept living with panoramic lake views
• Natural stone propane fireplace
• Kitchen with granite counters, central island & beverage station
• Primary suite with sitting area, ensuite & walk-in closet
• Self-contained 1-bedroom loft suite with private entrance
• Heated attached garage + detached heated workshop & storage garage
• Extensive solar energy system & five heat pumps

Complete with a pool house, boathouse, workshop and extensive recreational features, this is more than a home — it’s your own private lakeside resort.

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND
📅 Saturday | 12:00–3:00 PM
📅 Sunday | 1:00–3:00 PM

Come experience the waterfront, amenities, and resort-style setting for yourself!

🌐 Explore the full property:
121 Hubley Mill Lake Road Property Website

📩 Can't make the Open House? Contact us to arrange your private viewing.

Ian Smith | Cowan-Smith Team
Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty
📞 902-430-5610

09/15/2026

HRM Market Update | August 2026 🏡📊

The market continued to move toward more balanced conditions in August, with 4,407 residential properties available for sale, up 16.6% year-over-year. A total of 899 homes sold, down 5.6% from August 2025, while 1,398 new listings came to market, up 3.0%.

Single-family homes remained resilient despite higher inventory. The average sale price was $490,379, up 1.3% year-over-year, while the median price was $439,000, up 0.3%. Homes took an average of 50 days to sell, and inventory increased 16.8% to 4,102 homes, giving buyers considerably more choice.

The condo market saw a significant increase in sales activity, with 64 condos sold, up 52.4% year-over-year. However, pricing softened, with the average sale price falling 11.6% to $433,797 and the median price declining 10.8% to $402,500. Condos took an average of 51 days to sell, while inventory rose 13.4% to 305 units.

Overall, rising inventory continues to give buyers more selection, more time, and greater negotiating power, while sellers are facing increased competition. Proper pricing, presentation, and marketing remain increasingly important in today's market.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or simply curious about your home's current value, we're always happy to discuss your options.

09/11/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED | Unit 205 – 120 Rutledge Street, Bedford

Welcome to Unit 205 at 120 Rutledge Street — a bright and inviting 2-bedroom corner condo in the heart of Bedford! ☀️ With an abundance of windows, an open-concept kitchen, dining and living area, and a covered balcony, this well-maintained home offers comfortable, low-maintenance living with plenty of natural light.

Recent updates include fresh paint, updated flooring, fixtures and trim, plus a beautifully renovated bathroom. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with the primary bedroom offering a walk-in closet, while in-unit laundry adds everyday convenience. You’ll also enjoy heated underground parking — no snow scraping required! ❄️

Ideally located close to shopping, restaurants, parks, walking trails, recreation, the Bedford waterfront, transit and the Bedford Highway, with schools nearby. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer or professional, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy move-in-ready condo living in a fantastic Bedford location.

📍 120 Rutledge Street, Unit 205, Bedford, NS
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms | 🛁 1 Bathroom | 🚗 Heated Underground Parking

Move in, settle in, and enjoy Bedford living!
📲 Contact Ian Smith | 902-430-5610 for more information or to arrange your private viewing.

09/10/2026

🏡 PRICE REDUCTION | LOT 17 – HUBLEY MILL LAKE ROAD 🌊

NOW OFFERED AT $399,500

A new price for a rare development opportunity in the heart of Upper Tantallon!

Newly subdivided Lot 17 offers approximately 1.1+ acres with direct frontage on Hubley Mill Lake and exciting potential for future residential development.

Existing planning work supports a boutique three-townhouse concept, making this an attractive opportunity for builders, developers, or investors looking for a manageable project in a desirable lakeside community.

The conceptual plan envisions three modern two-storey townhomes, each with garage parking, private entrances, strong curb appeal, and outdoor living potential.

✨ Development Highlights:
• Approx. 1.1+ acres
• Direct Hubley Mill Lake frontage
• Conceptual 3-townhouse development plan
• Village Residential zoning
• Approved subdivision plan
• Prior planning & yield analysis
• On-site sewage disposal feasibility work completed
• Potential build-to-sell or build-to-rent strategies
• Opportunity to explore individual ownership through a bare land condominium structure

With much of the preliminary planning already explored, Lot 17 offers buyers a more informed starting point for their due diligence — all in a sought-after location close to the amenities of Upper Tantallon.

💰 NEW PRICE: $399,500

📩 Contact us for additional property information, plans, or to arrange a private viewing.

Ian Smith | Cowan-Smith Team
Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty
📞 902-430-5610

09/07/2026

🇨🇦 HAPPY LABOUR DAY! 🏡

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers across Canada who help build and strengthen our communities every day.

Whether you’re spending the long weekend relaxing at home, enjoying the last days of summer, or making memories with family and friends, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable Labour Day! ☀️🍁

From all of us at the Cowan-Smith Team, thank you to everyone whose hard work helps make Nova Scotia such a wonderful place to live, work, and call home.

Happy Labour Day! 🇨🇦

Ian Smith | Cowan-Smith Team
Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty

08/31/2026

🏡 JUST SOLD — 200 Harbourside Drive! 🎉

Another successful purchase, and we're thrilled to congratulate our buyer on securing 200 Harbourside Drive!

Finding the right property is about more than getting an accepted offer — it’s about finding a place that fits your goals and confidently navigating the process from offer to SOLD. 🔑

A huge congratulations to our client on this exciting milestone! Thank you for trusting the Cowan-Smith Team to represent you throughout your purchase. We’re looking forward to handing over the keys on closing day! 🥂🏡

Thinking about buying? Whether you're searching for your first home, your next home, or an investment property, we'd love to help.

Ian Smith | Cowan-Smith Team
Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty
📞 902-430-5610

08/28/2026

🎉🔑 CLOSED | 71 Keyport Avenue, Eastern Passage 🏡

Congratulations to our wonderful clients on the successful closing of 71 Keyport Avenue! 🎉

It has been a pleasure helping you through the sale of this fantastic family home. From its spacious layout and bright living spaces to the fully fenced backyard and sought-after Eastern Passage location, this home is ready to begin an exciting new chapter with its new owners.

Thank you for placing your trust in the Cowan-Smith Team. We truly appreciate the opportunity to represent you and wish you all the best in whatever comes next!

Thinking about making a move? We'd be happy to help you achieve your real estate goals.

Ian Smith | Cowan-Smith Team
Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty
📞 902-430-5610

08/24/2026

🔑🏡 JUST CLOSED | 75 Shea Street, Lower Sackville 🏡🔑

Congratulations to our buyers on the successful closing of 75 Shea Street! 🎉

Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and we're thrilled to have helped our clients find the perfect place to call home. From the first showing to keys in hand, it has been a privilege to guide you through every step of the buying process.

Thank you for trusting the Cowan-Smith Team with one of life's biggest milestones. We wish you many years of happiness, unforgettable memories, and wonderful moments in your new home.

Thinking about buying your first home or making your next move? We'd love to help you every step of the way.

Ian Smith | Cowan-Smith Team
Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty
📞 902-430-5610

08/21/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE — 10 Clearview Crescent, Dartmouth

Join us this Saturday from 6:00–8:00 PM and come see everything this beautifully updated Crichton Park home has to offer!

✨ Property Highlights:
✔️ 3 bright bedrooms on the main level
✔️ Newly renovated main bathroom
✔️ Updated kitchen with stone countertops & gas range
✔️ Hardwood floors & cozy natural gas fireplace
✔️ Fully ducted heating & cooling
✔️ Renovated lower-level self-contained secondary suite with private entrance & laundry
✔️ Detached garage & fenced yard
✔️ New front porch & steps
✔️ Walking distance to Crichton Park Elementary
✔️ Minutes from Lake Banook, Brightwood Golf, shopping & Downtown Dartmouth

With its recent price reduction and the added flexibility of a secondary suite, 10 Clearview Crescent is one you'll want to see in person.

📍 10 Clearview Crescent, Dartmouth
📅 Saturday, August 22nd
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Stop by, take a tour, and see if this could be your next home! 🏡

Ian Smith | Cowan-Smith Team
Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty
📞 902-430-5610

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