Dockside Construction Continues

Construction is moving forward on Dockside Condos. Check out these amazing views from various units in Building A.

Provident’s Passport Home Tour

Come Visit all of the exciting home and condo building sites by Provident Development over the next three weekends. Get your official Provident Passport stamped at all six sites and receive your FREE GIFT from Provident.

Buy A New Kidston Estates Home And You Are On Your Way To Vegas*

Purchase your new home at Kidston before May 31,2011
and you will be on your way to LAS VEGAS!

Don’t delay in coming to see Provident’s two latest furnished model homes

Two furnished models with ocean views! Don’t delay in coming to see Provident’s two latest furnished model homes.

Construction Has Begun!

Construction has begun on Dockside Condos!

LRWP Blue Seal of Excellence Award

Lux Residential Warranty Program presented Provident Development Inc. with the LRWP Blue Seal of Excellence Award in February 2011.

Bungalow condominiums by the sea within 20 minutes of Halifax?

Bungalow condominiums by the sea within 20 minutes of Halifax?

619 Tower Road, is ready to view!

619 Tower Road, is ready to view!

New Model Home Open at 230 Sailors Trail

Our fabulous NEW model home is now open!

Parks of West Bedford Grand Opening Weekend

Now that summer has come to a close and the hot humid days have given way to more comfortable temperatures of early fall, we would like to bring you up to date of all the happenings at our exciting new community at Stonington Park in the Parks of West Bedford.

Time to downsize?

Maritime Culture at the Village at Fishermans Cove

Don’t forget, the Eastern Passage musical festival is coming soon. What a great opportunity for a night in “the crick” meeting locals, feasting on fresh seafood, and enjoying the true Maritime culture of this rare seaside treasure.

The Morning Mist

There’s currently something to choose from in every floor plan at The Village at Fishermans Cove.

The Village at Fishermans Cove

The Village at Fishermans Cove -- our fantastic growing seaside community is getting lots of attention this summer.

Follow Larry Allen on Twitter!

Kidston Estates realtor, Larry Allen, is now on Twitter!

8 Ways to Positively Impact the Environment

Taking meaningful yet small steps towards going greener this year can lead to real, measurable and positive change for the planet.

7 Buyer Turnoffs That Sellers Should Avoid

Correct staging and a good agent means your house should only be on the market a few weeks.

6 Ways A REALTOR® Can Help When Buying A Home

Working with a REALTOR® lets you take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of a trained professional.

A Home Is Not An Island

Provident Developments has pursued excellence in real estate development for more than 20 years. Since then we have perfected the art of building communities that stand apart.

Get Rid Of Clutter In An Hour (Or Less) With These Eight Tips

Eliminating clutter doesn’t have to be a drawn out process. Tackle this list – and reduce the clutter in your life in an hour or less.

There’s Still Time!

Larry Allen, realtor for Kidston Estates, wants to let you know that there is still time to get in on the New Home Construction Rebate program.

Myth Busters – Mortgage Broker Style!

Take a look at the following misconceptions about Mortgage brokers and then read on to find out how they simply save you time and money!

Top 10 Stress Busters

10 tips from Susan Stern, Author, TV Host, Keynote Speaker & Seminar Leader.

Haiti Needs Our Help

Organizations around the world are lending a hand, including some right here in NS. Here are some ways you can help.

Dockside Condos: Only 33 Units Left!

Featuring luxurious, spacious units with classic architectural and exterior details, this community truly is the heart of Bedford.

It’s All About Curb Appeal

Curb appeal, you hear people talk about it all the time, but what is it, really? Simply put, it’s the first impression one gets from simply viewing the outside of the home.

Be Prepared

Ok, so winter is upon us and will be for quite some time so we need to be ready for what ever it is planning on throwing at us.

Welcome 2010!

We’re pretty excited for the new year here at Provident Developments cause there is so much going on!

Merry Christmas

Provident Developments would like to wish everyone joy and happiness throughout the Holiday Season!

The Best Part Of Christmas? The Movies!

Want to get into the holiday spirit? Watch a few Christmas movies!

10 Tips to Selling Your Home During The Winter

Tips to help sell your home during the winter.

Winterizing Your Home

Here are ten tips to help you prepare your home for winter.

Make Your Holiday’s Green!

Follow these steps to green up your Christmas and grow more eco-conscious all year round!

Gift Giving Made Easy

Not only can homemade gifts or gift baskets be more economical, but it’s a wonderful expression of your love and creativity.

Kitchen Smarts

These tips will help you make your kitchen as accessible to all members of the family as possible.

New Sitting Park – Construction Underway

Provident Developments is adding a new sitting park along the Bedford boardwalk!

The Atlantic Coast

As promised, here are some actual photographs of the newest addition to the Kidston Estates Craftsman inspired, single-family homes collection.

The Atlantic Coast is Finally Finished!

Introducing…

After months of R&D Provident is ready to unvail the floor plans for the new ’single-level living’ home, the Silver Sand.

Moving and Packing Tips

Moving and packing can be quite stressful for everyone involved. Here are some useful tips to help make the process a little more bearable.

Before You Make That BIG Purchase…

Here are a few things that you should consider before purchasing a house.

Lest We Forget

Buyer Turn-Offs

Want to sell your home? Well, there are a more than a few ‘Do’s & Don’ts’ involved in the process. However, not all of them have to cost you a lot of money.

The Boardwalk Along The Bedford Waterfront Is Expanding!

And you’re invited to attend the Official Opening of the latest section with an ‘Inaugural Walk’.

Dockside Condos: Building ‘A’ 80% SOLD!

Provident Realtors John Havill and Nancy Chisholm would like to invite you to the Dockside “Let’s Talk Mortgages ” Open House!

Happy Halloween!

Here are a few Halloween safety tips for children and teens.

National Popcorn Poppin’ Month

I just found out that October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month!

Read Your Meter… Help The Environment… Save Your Money!

An electric meter (or energy meter) is a device that measures the amount of electrical energy supplied to or produced by a residence, business or machine.

More Energy Saving Tips

We did a little research and came up with a few suggestions to help you minimize your energy consumption ~ and save you money!

Kidston Estates 1st Annual Neighbourhood Stoner Party!

Kidston Estates is now are one of metros hottest selling new subdivisions with many young professionals calling Kidston Estates home.

First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit – Deadline Approaching

The deadline for the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is getting close.

Mortgage Babble Made Easy

The terms pre-qualified and pre-approved are often used interchangeably and confusingly in discussions about loans and mortgages.

Beat Your Energy Bill

It’s not hard to feel over-whelmed and helpless by the ever rising costs in energy.

Why Purchase a New Construction Home

There are many benefits to buying a new house.

Your Energy Rebate Program Now In Effect

Nova Scotia families will get extra help with electricity costs starting Oct. 1.

A Partnership to Make Buying Your Dockside Condo Easier!

The Waterfront is Still HOT in Bedford!

Units for Dockside’s Building ‘A’ are now 60% SOLD! That’s a growth of 10% in only 6 weeks!

Happy Fall!

It’s Fall today… and not a moment too soon as the leaves on the trees are already starting to turn beautiful, vibrant colours.

Only 72 Days Left

In order to apply for the First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit your new home purchase must close by November 30th, 2009.

Single Family Home on Harbourview in Halifax

Presenting… a rare opportunity to own one of Provident`s signature craftsman homes in the charming south end of Halifax, just one block from Point Pleasant Park.

Kidston Has a Home at KidstonEstates.com

Kidston Estates, the newest single family community built by Provident, has it’s very own website!

Hope

The Marathon of Hope. That’s what Terry Fox called his journey – his run across Canada to raise money for cancer research.

Big Box Convenience

Rumour has it that there is a big box grocery store moving to the town of Eastern Passage!

Family-Friendly Kidston Estates

New Design In Final Stage

After two years of development, hammering, measuring, plastering, priming and painting the residential community of Kidston Estates is full of Craftsman inspired single family homes.

Happy National Cherry Popsicle Day!

Yes, that’s right. Cherry Popsicle Day.

Never A Dull Moment!

What a delightful little surprise I got this morning when I drove to the office and saw that Theodore Tugboat was tied up at the Bedford marina on Waterfront Drive!

Because You Never Know…

There’s a hurricane a comin’… maybe.

Small Community, Big Festivities!

Eastern Passage, the home of The Village, one of Provident’s real estate developments, may be a small community but they sure do have big festivities!

Fun Facts From Dribble Glass

Wind In My Sail

Yesterday was such a beautiful day here on the waterfront in Bedford.

Bedford Waterfront Condo

With a record high volume of both foot traffic and website traffic Dockside sales are… sailing!

Never a Dull Moment

The Halifax Regional Municipality, in association with the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, is proud to present: Ferry Boat Tales

A Rare Sea Side (Condo) Treasure

Condominium living is becoming more and more popular these days and it’s not a wonder why when you think about it.

Buying A Home Can Save You Money

There’s cash to be saved for anyone building, renovating or buying a home these days.

Let The Festivities Begin!

Monday, August 3rd, is Natal Day. It’s a civic holiday to celebrate the “birthdays” of the Nova Scotia (and Prince Edward Island).

Paying it Forward HRM Style!

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For VANILLA ICE CREAM!

Today is National Vanilla Ice Cream Day!… Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Little Piece of Paradise

Today is summer! And boy do we deserve it!

Community by the Sea

Hello world!

Welcome to the first posting on Provident Developments “Building Communities” blog!