Jacqui VandenHeuvel Real Estate

10/04/2026

📊 Can We Really Trust Real Estate Statistics in Small Markets?

In rural areas like ours, a small number of sales can skew the statistics considerably.

🏡 For example: If homes range from $300,000 to $2 million, but only two sell for $300,000 and $700,000, the average is $500,000. Does that truly represent the market? Not necessarily!

The same applies to days on market. If the only home sold took 300 days, that becomes the average — even if it was overpriced, needed work or had location challenges. A well-presented, properly priced home might sell much faster.

The bottom line? In a small market, averages can be misleading. Numbers need context, comparable properties and a clear understanding of local market conditions to tell the real story. 🏡

📍 Serving Bancroft, Hastings Highlands & Cottage Country Ontario
📞 905-926-4399
🏠 Find Your Place with Cottage & House

09/29/2026

110 acres of mature forest, private trails, and a 6-car geodesic dome—this Faraday retreat is made for a life with more room to roam. 🌲

174 Bierworth RD offers 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a flexible walkout lower level with a 2-bedroom in-law suite. The open-concept kitchen and living area features granite counters, a prep sink, stainless steel appliances, and cork flooring.

Outside, discover fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, a barn with pasture, a treehouse deck, and spectacular night skies. Just 6 minutes from Bancroft.

Offered at $849,000. Explore the full listing today.

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09/24/2026

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09/14/2026

🌲 110 ACRES JUST 6 MINUTES FROM BANCROFT! 🌲
💵 $849,000 💵

Looking for space, privacy and room to enjoy the outdoors, without being far from town?

🏡 Spacious 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom country home
✨ Bright, open-concept living and entertaining space
🛏️ Walkout 2-bedroom in-law suite
🌳 110 private acres with trail network
🐴 Barn, pasture, fruit and nut trees, and berry bushes
🚗 Impressive 6 car geodesic dome
🔥 Woodstove plus a new propane furnace
🌅 Large balcony overlooking the peaceful country setting
🥾 Ideal for hiking, ATVing, snowmobiling, hunting and nature lovers
🌌 Exceptional night-sky views with very little light pollution

All this tranquility is located on a municipally maintained road and only six minutes from Bancroft’s shopping, restaurants, hospital and everyday amenities.

This is more than a home, it’s the rural lifestyle you’ve been waiting for. ❤️

🔗 See the full property details, and more photos here:
https://www.reelestateproductions.net/174-Bierworth-Rd

09/03/2026

📊 AUGUST HOUSING SNAPSHOT

Bancroft saw the biggest shifts: Sales cooled (12→3), but homes are selling FAST now—down to just 18 days on market from 70! Prices adjusted to $395K as inventory mixed. List-to-sale ratio stayed strong at 98%.

Carlow/Mayo, Faraday, Limerick & Wollaston held steady—not much changed month-to-month. Market staying consistent in these areas.

Hastings Highlands still sitting quiet on the sales front, but listings staying put at 63 active.

Bottom line: Bancroft's the mover. Faster days on market = buyer interest picking up, even with fewer transactions. 🎯

08/07/2026

📊 July 2026 Housing Report — Bancroft & Area

Fresh stats from CLAR are in for Bancroft, Carlow/Mayo, Faraday, Hastings Highlands, Limerick, and Wollaston.

🏡 Bancroft led with 12 sales and an average price of $442,958
📈 Prices held steady to higher across most areas
🏘️ Active listings varied by township — some tightening, some building inventory

Full breakdown in the chart below — swipe through for your area's numbers. 👇

Curious what this means for your home or your next move? Let's talk. 📍

Jacqui VandenHeuvel
Cottage & House | Royal Heritage Realty Ltd.
Find Your Place 🏡

07/26/2026

🌲 NEW LISTING 🌲

Your own private retreat on 141 acres of managed forest 🏕️ — trails connect right to Crown land & Salmon Trout Lake 🎣🥾

🏡 3 bed | 3 bath
✨ Primary suite w/ 3pc ensuite balcony over the garden and forest.
☀️ Sunroom + finished basement media room
🚗 Massive 6-car Quonset garage (EV-ready ⚡) + heated workshop
🌱 Greenhouse, garden beds & more

Peace, privacy & endless outdoor adventure — this one has it all! 😍

📍 497 Mooney Rd Hastings Highlands

Jacqui VandenHeuvel Realtor®️
Royal Heritage Realty Ltd.
CottageandHouse.com 🏠
📞 905-926-4399

Http://497Mooneyrd.com

497 Mooney Road, Hastings Highlands, Ontario — a 141-acre country homestead with a 3-bed, 3-bath residence, private trails, an orchard and organic gardens, workshops and lake access. Offered at $999,900.

07/10/2026

A Glimpse of the Bancroft area market. If you need more specific information on your home let me know.




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07/09/2026

On the fence about buying a home? 🧠❤️ Let’s simplify it with 5 key questions to ask yourself before you say yes:

1️⃣ Am I financially ready for a down payment AND an emergency fund?
2️⃣ Is my income stable for the next few years?
3️⃣ Does owning fit my lifestyle better than renting right now?
4️⃣ Am I prepared for surprise repairs and ongoing upkeep?
5️⃣ Do I understand the market in the area I want to buy?

If you’re unsure about any of these, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Reach out by DM and I’ll walk you through the numbers and next steps, step by step. 🔑

06/19/2026

Bancroft Area Waterfront Bungalows

Find beautiful waterfront bungalows for sale in Bancroft and the surrounding area. Browse the newest MLS® listings for single-story lakefront homes today.