Ten years of Movember in Halifax

HALIFAX REAL ESTATE BLOG

19th Edition | Shawn's Take

Posted on:

Monday November 16, 2026

Written by:

Shawn Zupan

REALTOR®

902 880 2162

szupan@pressrealty.ca

Press Realty Inc

233 Bedford Highway

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Ten years of Movember in Halifax, and a question worth asking twice

This November marks the tenth year in a row I’ve grown a moustache for Movember. The first two weeks matter in real estate. With my moustache, I’m hoping that’s enough time for people to realize I’m doing it on purpose.

I spend a lot of time as a REALTOR® asking people what they need. I can have a 45-minute conversation about heat pumps without looking at the clock. Ask one of us how we’re doing, though, and “Yeah, I’m fine” can be the whole conversation. This November I’d like to give that question a bit more time.

Start with something you’ve actually noticed

Maybe a friend’s been quiet in the group chat or a guy you used to see every week hasn’t been around lately. Try something simple. “Haven’t seen you in a bit. Want to grab a coffee this week?” If you’re already talking and get the quick “I’m fine,” try asking how things have been since you last caught up. A walk or a drive can feel easier than sitting across from each other and waiting for somebody to say something serious.

Give him time to answer, then check in again

If a friend opens up, give him a chance to finish. You can ask whether he wants to talk it through or would like a hand figuring out what to do next. A few days later, send a text or make the call you said you’d make. Movember has a guide built around four steps: ask, listen, encourage action and check in. Movember’s guide to starting a conversation

Between showings and open houses this month, I’ll be making time for a few of those conversations myself. If someone came to mind while you were reading this, send him a note. And if you’d like to chip in, here’s how to support Movember Canada.

Thanks from me and the increasingly conspicuous bit of fuzz on my upper lip.

Sources

Zupan Monthly 25th edition, November 2026, "Let's Get Growing!"

Data from NSAR

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