According to a recent article from an RBC economist, housing in Nova Scotia remains affordable, but not for long according to a second article. Since NS didn't experience the boom that other areas experienced in real estate, we are also not subject to the bust caused by the projected "housing bubble". Links to both articles are below.
Housing a deal in Atlantic Canada
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/1172396.html
Homeownership more costly
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/1172478.html