Donna Malone Homes and Property for Sale Nova Scotia

A Special Gift from Nova Scotia!

If you ever visit Nova Scotia, there is at least one thing that you HAVE to do. You have to go to the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove. The granite rocks at Peggy's Cove are a wonder of nature. The water is deep and during a storm the waves are known to climb higher than the top of the lighthouse.

It can be a very dangerous place to visit. You don't turn your back on the waves and you don't walk on the wet rocks. People have been swept off the rocks and never seen again. If you respect the posted warning signs you will have a safe and enjoyable visit. Visitors to Nova Scotia often remark that Peggy's Cove was a highlight of their trip.

While at the lighthouse site many people visit the extensive gift shop, which features wonderful local products. The on site restaurant is a great place to stop and enjoy very tasty homestyle cooking.

In addition to the appeal provided by the lighthouse, Peggy's Cove is well known as a fishing village. You can stroll along the wharf, see the fishing boats and chat with local lobster fishermen.

For a virtual visit to Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia here is my gift to you. It is dedicated to my friend and fellow blogger, Richard Yates, who is breaking blogging records. He has not been to Nova Scotia. Perhaps he will come, someday.

It took my breath away, I had to stop and shoot it!

As I was driving to work one morning this week, I was astounded by the beauty around me. This is part of my regular route and it is always beautiful. That morning, it was dead calm with beautiful light. I had to stop and take these photos. The mirroring of the landscape in the water is amazing. The white in the lower right of the second photo is a reflection of a cloud in the sky. The third photo is also a shot of the sky, reflected in the water. These photos were taken in West LaHave along the LaHave River in Lunenburg County, on the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

Natural Disasters and Power Outages - We, Canadians, help our American cousins and they help us.

I have been reading some of the posts about the recent power outages, in the US. I understand that many people are still without power. My associate just told me, this morning, that emergency crews have been formed by the Nova Scotia Power Corporation. Her son was given a few hours notice that he was part of a crew that was being sent to Georgia. They arrived there yesterday.

A few years ago there was a terrible ice storm in Quebec, power crews from neighbouring US states, mobilized to help. Local power companies do not have the resources to handle everything that mother nature throws at us. It's comforting to know that we are willing and able to help each other, at times like this.

I wish all those repair crews speedy success in restoring power.

Will your discount brokerage do THIS for you?

I have a list of professional services that I provide to my clients, on the south shore of Nova Scotia, in Lunenburg County. My list of services is probably similar to the lists of other full service providers. When I am interviewing a lead who is considering using a discount brokerage, I make them aware of the value I add, as a full service provider. 

In addition to the services I list, there are services I provide because of an unforeseen circumstance.

There was the time I got a call from a buyer agent who wanted to see the property with an hour and a half notice (Nevermind that she knew several days in advance, that she would be showing that buyer homes. But that's another story.)

My seller client was having a garage sale that day and was not well prepared for a showing. But she sucked it up and agreed to the time. I immediately went over to her home, to see if I could help. I tidied the kitchen and checked the bedrooms. Her teenage daughter, who was helping with the garage sale, had not made her bed. I made the bed and hurried outside to help relocate the items from the yard sale. We were able to improve the curb appeal before the buyer arrived. My client was thrilled that I had shown up to help out. Would a discount broker do that?

Recently, I was on the phone with my client when he locked the keys in his car. He was flustered and didn't know what to do. He asked if there was anything I could do to help. I called a company that is qualified to deal with such situations and called him back to let him know help would be there in fifteen minutes. He was very appreciative. I am there for my clients in many ways, adding value to my service.

When clients work with full service providers, there's no telling what extras they may get. When they work with me on the south shore of Nova Scotia, in Lunenburg County, I go the extra mile.

The Housing market has already benefited from the 25 BILLION DOLLAR Announcement!

It has been reported that local residents are so excited about the coming economic boost, that they have already started buying houses!

A young shipyard worker, who was a little reluctant to become a home owner because of an uncertain future, took the plunge yesterday. He bought a home because the $25 Billion contract means a career for him. No doubt, this story will be one of many such stories as more people get confirmation of their positions, as part of this project.

It will be interesting to see the effects this project has on the housing market in Halifax and all across Nova Scotia.