Selling Above The Crowd

10/16/2026

🍽️🎬 Devour! The Food Film Fest is back in Wolfville next week!

From October 19–25, the world’s largest food film festival returns for its 16th year, bringing chefs, filmmakers, and food lovers from around the world to the Annapolis Valley. With 70+ events including films, dinners, and tastings, it’s the perfect excuse for a fall road trip to the Valley. 🍂

Are you going? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Details and tickets: devourfest.com

📲 Mike Chaisson | 902-229-3452 | [email protected]

Devour! Extending the "Sea"son

The calendar may say fall, but tourism season is far from over.

Events like Devour The Food Film Fest help extend Nova Scotia's tourism season by attracting visitors during the shoulder season and generating business for accommodations, restaurants, transportation providers, attractions, and local communities.

Food has become one of the most authentic ways travellers connect with a destination, and Nova Scotia continues to stand out through its exceptional local ingredients, unique culinary experiences, and the creativity of the people behind them.

At TIANS, we know that year-round visitation is essential to building a stronger and more resilient tourism economy. It also supports community well-being and creates opportunities for businesses and workers across the province.

By bringing together food, film, local products, and storytelling, Devour! shines a spotlight on Nova Scotia's culinary culture while creating opportunities for local chefs, producers, filmmakers, and communities to share their stories with visitors from near and far.

10/15/2026

Neighbourhood Spotlight: Wolfville 🍁

If there’s a town made for fall in Nova Scotia, it’s Wolfville.

This time of year, the Annapolis Valley is at its absolute best:

🍎 Harvest season. Apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and farm stands are just down the road.
🍇 W**e country in colour. The vineyards turn gold and red, and it’s the perfect time for a tasting.
☕ Cozy main street. Grab a warm drink and wander the cafés and shops downtown.
🍂 Fall walks. Waterfront trails and scenic walking paths with views of the Minas Basin and the Valley’s famous colours.
🏡 Small-town feel, close to the city. About an hour from Halifax, with a slower pace you’ll love coming home to.

Whether you’re a growing family, a retiree, or just ready for a change of scenery, Wolfville is a place people fall in love with fast. 🍁

Curious about homes in Wolfville or anywhere in the Valley? Let’s chat!

📲 Mike Chaisson | 902-229-3452 | [email protected]

📷 Photo: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

10/10/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving weekend, Nova Scotia!

This time of year always reminds us how much we have to be thankful for: our clients, our communities, and the homes that bring everyone together.

We put a few thoughts into words on the blog this weekend 🧡

Read it here:
www.sellingabovethecrowd.com/blog/

Wishing you a cozy weekend full of good food and good company.

📞 Mike Chaisson | 902-229-3452
📧 [email protected]

10/08/2026

✍️ Fill in the blank:

“The first thing I’d do after getting the keys to a new home is ________.”

🛏️ Set up the bed before anything else (priorities!)
📦 Find the box with the coffee maker
🚪 Walk through every room just to take it all in
📸 Snap a pic on the front step for the family group chat

Tell me yours in the comments 👇 I’ve heard some great ones over the years!

Whenever you’re ready to get those keys in your hand, I’m here to help anywhere in Nova Scotia.

📞 Mike Chaisson | 902-229-3452
📧 [email protected]

10/03/2026

Your offer was accepted! 🎉 So... now what? 🏡

Between "accepted" and closing day, there's a stretch called the conditions period. It covers deposits, the PDS, inspections, amendments and waivers. Knowing what to expect makes it a whole lot less stressful.

We broke it all down in our latest blog post 👉 www.sellingabovethecrowd.com/blog/

Thinking about buying? Let's chat!
📞 902-229-3452
📧 [email protected]

10/02/2026

Happy Friday, Nova Scotia! ☕

It's Ask Me Anything time! 🏡

Buying, selling, mortgages, market timing, what to fix before listing, what happens at closing... no question is too big or too small.

Drop your real estate questions in the comments 👇 and I'll answer as many as I can. Prefer to keep it private? Send me a DM anytime.

📞 Mike Chaisson | 902-229-3452
📧 [email protected]

10/01/2026

October is here, Nova Scotia! 🍁

Leaf-peeping season is just getting started, and this province puts on a show every year.

So we want to know: where's YOUR favourite spot to see the fall colours? 👇

🚗 A scenic drive like the Cabot Trail
🥾 A hiking trail you love
🌊 A lake or coastline view
🏡 Your own backyard!

Drop it in the comments. We might just add a few to our weekend plans.

Whether you're dreaming of a home with a view like that or just getting started, I'm here to help anywhere in the province.

📞 Mike Chaisson | 902-229-3452
📧 [email protected]

09/25/2026

🍂 Fall is in full swing across Nova Scotia!

From scarecrows in Mahone Bay to Pumpkin People in Kentville and Celtic Colours in Cape Breton, there's something happening in every corner of the province this season. We've rounded up 8 events worth the drive, starting with the Halifax Fall Home Show, October 2–4.

Read our blog post here 👉 www.sellingabovethecrowd.com/blog/

09/24/2026

🍂 Don't wait for spring to start your home search!

Fall is one of the best-kept secrets in Nova Scotia real estate. Here's why:

🏡 Less competition from other buyers
💬 Sellers who list in fall are often motivated and open to negotiating
📅 Closing before the holidays means settling in for your first winter at home
🍁 You get to see how a home really holds up as the weather turns

If a move has been on your mind, now's a great time to take the first step. We'd love to help you find the right fit, anywhere in the province.

📞 Mike Chaisson | 902-229-3452
📧 [email protected]

09/23/2026

🍂 Sweater weather is here, so let's settle this: which fall feature is a must-have in your home?

🔥 A. Fireplace
♨️ B. Heated floors
🪑 C. Covered porch
🥾 D. Mudroom

Drop your letter in the comments 👇 Bonus points if you tell me why!

📞 Mike Chaisson | 902-229-3452
📧 [email protected]