tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813229037478792136.post9008522688863711353..comments2024-03-15T08:10:01.675-03:00Comments on The Faires Family: Buying Real Estate in Nova ScotiaElizabeth Faireshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05550838366867594169noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813229037478792136.post-74357922540683522332013-07-30T21:43:06.110-03:002013-07-30T21:43:06.110-03:00Hi there
There is another choice for selling real ...Hi there<br />There is another choice for selling real estate in Nova Scotia. I own the company called www.homesbyowner.com and we list property's for builders and homeowners without charging commission. We have access to the MLS for 200.00 plus tax for 6 months. We also have the attractive HomesByOwner lawn signs.<br />Visit www.homesbyowner.com or call Paul Dunn At 902 681 2271 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587069238674991984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813229037478792136.post-69079214732714498842011-11-23T13:16:51.305-04:002011-11-23T13:16:51.305-04:00Buying a new house or property is one of the bigge...Buying a new house or property is one of the biggest investments you will make and should be taken seriously.Homes for Sale Amherst NHhttp://www.realliving.com/Norwood-Group/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813229037478792136.post-10073855044793811832011-09-30T01:05:48.946-03:002011-09-30T01:05:48.946-03:00Hi Elizabeth. You are very kind to offer me a room...Hi Elizabeth. You are very kind to offer me a room, for pay of course. I don't have plans to visit there in the immediate future. Maybe we'll just arrive like you did, and then look for a place. We do have a home to sell here first, and a lot of homework to do yet. We are a family of three. Myself, my husband Alan, and our 19 almost twenty year old son, Connor. He has Aspergers, which is high functioning Autism. He's a real challenge for sure. Some days I could just rip my hair out! I have to check and see if he's eligible for income assistance there, as he is here under the Persons with Disabilities. He only gets peanuts really, but it's better than nothing. He'll need that help later when we are gone. So our final decision to move or not, really hinges on what support systems he'll be entitled to in Nova Scotia. In B.C. the resources are becoming fewer and fewer each year, as the government continues to make budget cuts for disabled people. GRRR !! I could really ramble on here and vent for hours ... so I'll slap myself and refocus. Oh, you said nine dollars for a Mclobster. Wow, that's nuts. Your kids could eat two each if they were really famished ! Yes, it will be interesting to hear about winter weather there for sure. I also hear that oil heat is expensive, but so is gas heat here. Really, what's cheap these days ? Anyways, we'll chat again.<br /><br />Take Care ElizabethHelganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813229037478792136.post-10771272165507509652011-09-29T08:02:21.810-03:002011-09-29T08:02:21.810-03:00Hi Helga. Yes, buying seems pretty similar all acr...Hi Helga. Yes, buying seems pretty similar all across the country from what I can tell. The south shore is really nice from what I've heard and while it does cost more, you're closer to town and save on gas. But no matter where you decide to live, the people are nice and there are affordable homes everywhere. From what I've seen, an un-renovated house in the valley is going to cost us about $100k and one that's totally done up will cost $200k which in BC prices is nothing. I've seen some nice houses sell in Digby area for $125k that were all re-done but that's a long way to drive if you want to go into the city. One thing, property taxes are WAY more in the city and in some areas than others. I heard it can be a difference of $2000 dollars a year which is huge! Even the small towns can have much higher taxes than the rural properties surrounding them.<br /><br />We do miss some things about BC. I'm going to do a post today. But all in all we feel that this was a good move for us and we do not regret it at all. If you decide to come and visit we can certainly give you a room while you explore the area and there are some lovely B&B's around too. <br /><br />The winter is going to be interesting because we're getting mixed stories about the weather. Some people say it's awful and others that it's fine. I'll be sure to give you the truth so you know.<br /><br />Steve's job seems to be going fine and he's getting used to the drive but not paying $25 each day for gas. He's going to have to look at getting a new vehicle anyways because ours won't pass inspection so maybe he will get something smaller and more fuel efficient for the commute. <br /><br />Thanks for keeping in touch Helga.Elizabeth Faireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550838366867594169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813229037478792136.post-90807723065218390082011-09-29T02:32:34.795-03:002011-09-29T02:32:34.795-03:00Hi Elizabeth,
The process seems to be very simila...Hi Elizabeth,<br /><br />The process seems to be very similar over your way, as it is here in B.C. when buying a home. Thanks for the tip about viewpoint ... I've been starting to look there now. There is a lot of inventory available in Nova Scotia for varying prices. I'm leaning towards the south shore, but it's pricier there. Annapolis looks good too ... so we'll have to see. In the end though,I really suppose it all boils down to the house. I'm hoping to find that perfect one, with renos completed for the most part. We have done too many houses to gut and re-do another. I'm tired of that stuff ! Do you miss B.C. at all, or are you all satisfied there with no regrets ? By the way, your kids look like they'd be wonderful fun to be around. Good luck to Steve ... hope the job works out. <br /><br />Have a great day ... HelgaHelganoreply@blogger.com