A key real estate strategy with the potential to combine capital appreciation, lower entry costs, and flexible timelines is buying early in preconstruction developments. While this approach is not without risks, the advantages of securing a unit in the early phases of a new build can provide a foundation for both equity growth and strategic positioning in the housing market.

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The Nova Scotia real estate market maintained strong sales momentum in June 2025, supported by rising inventory levels and continued price appreciation across most regions, according to the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR); the month showed a balanced picture of growth in transaction volumes and home values, although market activity remains slightly below historical averages.

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Anti-apartheid activist and former South African president Nelson Mandela hit the nail on the head when he said, “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

The adage could certainly fit the present housing supply and affordability crisis. The magnitude of the problem appears insurmountable. Canada needs to nearly double its housing starts to between 430,000 and 480,000 homes per year until 2035 to...