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Real answers about real estate in Greater Moncton.

Plain-language guides to buying, selling and living in Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview and the communities around them. Written by me, Rachel, a full-time REALTOR® who answers her phone.

More of my guides and real client reviews (and soon, my video logs) are on Captain's Log 🌙

Housing news

Budget 2026: What It Means for Home Buyers, Builders and Investors in Greater Moncton

What the federal budget tabled November 5, 2026 changes for buyers, builders and investors in Greater Moncton, and what stays the same.

November 9, 2026
First-time buyers

FHSA or Home Buyers’ Plan? How First-Time Buyers in New Brunswick Can Use Both

How the FHSA and the RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan work in 2026, and how first-time buyers in Moncton and New Brunswick can use both for the same home.

November 6, 2026
Healthcare & first responders

Buying a Home When You Work Shifts: A Former Paramedic’s Guide for Moncton Healthcare Workers and First Responders

A former paramedic’s guide to buying a home around rotating shifts and night calls, for Moncton healthcare workers and first responders.

November 6, 2026
Communities

Moncton vs. Dieppe vs. Riverview: Where to Buy? A Local Moncton REALTOR®’s Take

How Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview compare for buyers: feel, language, commute and property taxes, plus how to decide which fits you.

November 6, 2026
Buying & selling

What “MLS” Really Means, and Why Your Moncton MLS® REALTOR® Matters

What MLS® really means, how it differs from REALTOR.ca, and why it matters who you hire to buy or sell in Moncton, NB.

November 6, 2026
Choosing an agent

Moncton Real Estate Companies vs. Agents: What Actually Matters When You Hire

What a real estate company does, what your agent does, what New Brunswick law says and what matters most when you hire.

November 6, 2026
Choosing an agent

How to Choose the Best REALTOR® in Moncton: 10 Questions to Ask

The 10 questions I’d ask before hiring any real estate agent in Moncton, and the red flags to watch for.

November 6, 2026

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