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Seller’s Direction Isn’t a Strategy
Holding offers can work. Pricing high can work. Pricing at market can work. The trouble starts when sellers mix pieces from different strategies and expect competition to appear.
Can You Buy Surplus Government Land in Newfoundland? The Rules Just Changed
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has introduced a new policy for selling surplus land and buildings. Here’s how the process works, who can bid, what previous owners should know, and why the purchase price may be only part of the cost.
The Timing Trap
If you’ve been going back and forth on what to do next…
If every option feels like it creates a new problem…
If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to make a move…
There’s a good chance you’re not stuck because of the market.
You’re stuck in the Timing Trap.
And it’s one of the most common reasons people feel stuck when deciding whether to buy or sell first in real estate.
What Bay du Nord Could Mean for the St. John’s Housing Market
Could the Bay du Nord offshore oil project affect the St. John’s housing market? A data-driven look at construction, population growth, and home prices.
St. John’s Housing Market 2026: Why National Headlines Don’t Apply Here
The St. John’s housing market is up approximately 9.3% year-over-year as of January 2026, according to MLS® Home Price Index data. While national headlines suggest cooling in cities like Toronto and Vancouver, local benchmark prices in St. John’s are outperforming most major Canadian markets.
Here’s why national averages don’t tell the full story — and what the data actually shows for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Signal Hill Isn’t a Housing Story (It’s a Land + Permissions + Economics Story)
Why isn’t Signal Hill being turned into housing?
Signal Hill isn’t zoned for residential development, construction costs exceed local condo prices, and the steep terrain requires expensive foundations and structured parking. Even in a best-case scenario, redevelopment would take 4–7 years.