HALIFAX --
Many Maritime hopeful homeowners are being priced out of the market, as properties across the region continue to go well over asking.
While it’s certainly a good time to be selling, buying is becoming a pipedream for those without a big budget.
One first-time buyer was priced out 13 out of 14 times, and while they haven’t given up, they say it’s proving difficult.
Having a house to raise her kids is a dream for homebuyer Alexandra Place and her family.
But right now, owning real estate is not within reach.
"We have a down payment for a house, but it’s just not enough anymore and we just have to keep at it," said Place.