Bancroft is known as the “mineral capital of Canada” for a reason. Around 1600 varieties of minerals have been found in the area. Although the veins of minerals are small, the quality is high. In fact, marble from the Bancroft area was used in the parliament buildings in Toronto and Ottawa...
Read MoreLiving in Bancroft has a lot of perks, and the breathtaking scenery and opportunities for fun, family friendly outdoor activities available at places like Silent Lake Provincial Park definitely top the list. School is out, summer is in, and families are making their vacation plans….
Read MoreA sincere Merry Christmas to those special people who make up The Greater Bancroft Area and make this place a highly desired and wonderful place to live and work. As you contemplate the year past and the year ahead, I hope your dreams will be fulfilled and...
Read MoreWhat really matters, besides getting the real estate transaction done? What really matters is witnessing that ‘moment in time’ when I’m able to assist two parties in coming to a satisfactory agreement which works for both parties in a fair and ernest way! Some call it a purchase, some call it a sale, it is actually called a ‘meeting of the minds’…resulting in a contract to buy or sell.
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Mark and Teena of Bancroft are among those many happy buyers having found their first home a few months ago with Real Estate Agent Sharon White of Re/Max Country Classics Ltd., Brokerage.
Do we have a market? You bet we do! 2013 has been a great year for real estate in the Bancroft area, and things are continuing to look up. I’m happy to report that in the past 12 months (from Sept 2012-2013), almost 300 local properties have sold, with the Total Dollar Volume of Sales exceeding $53,857,450! That’s a lot of happy buyers and sellers.
Sharon White, Real Estate Broker, of Re/Max in Bancroft was the lucky winner of tickets for the October 17 Leafs Game! Thanks Graciela Cubias!
So is this a good time to sell? You bet. The average sale price across all property types in the Bancroft area has risen 5% since this time last year, and is currently at $184,000
This is also a good time to make a plan if you’re thinking about buying, since property is still affordable and interest rates continue to be low. In fact, in recent months I’ve assisted many people -who have been carefully monitoring the market for some time- to buy now while the market is favourable, rather than wait and risk higher prices and interest rates.
Right now a 5-year fixed mortgage rate is just 3.89%. That means the monthly payments for a mortgage of $165,600 would be less than $900 total (including principal and interest). Looking for an affordable mortgage? You’re in luck! If you have considered making another move or have been thinking about your first buy, give me a call – I’m sure I can help you with your plan.
As I look back over the year so far, I feel very thankful and blessed to have met so many new people who have decided to come enjoy our beautiful countryside, clean air, open spaces and wilderness. So, how has your year been so far? I hope you have experienced a fulfillment of your goals, whatever they have been.
Be in touch,
Sharon
**PS. At a recent seminar on Title Insurance, (facilitated by Stewart Title and sponsored by Apsley’s barrister/solicitor, Graciela Del Mar Cubias) I won tickets to the Oct 17th hockey game between Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes. Thanks Graciela! Go Leafs! Maybe I’ll see you at the game…
It’s really not surprising that each year more and more people come from far and wide to enjoy summer in Bancroft. It’s the perfect place to beat the heat – the lakes are cool, the air is clean, and there’s oodles to do – but my favourite season in Bancroft is the fall, and I’ll tell you why.
Read MoreThere is a place in Bancroft — a truly special place — that is adored by local residents and seasonal visitors alike. It has watched over the picturesque downtown, from its perch at 5 Hastings street, for almost 100 years, going through several incarnations...
Read MoreOne of the things that makes the Bancroft area such an incredible place to live is the sense of community. You see it everywhere, from the clubs, to the arts, to the school sports teams, to the businesses. One local businesses that stands out in terms of its close knit family-like community is the Craftsman Restaurant in Paudash. It makes sense, it’s run by a family, and has been for the last 27 years. But there’s more to it than that. Jim and Ramona have built the Craftsman around their values...
Read MoreMy name is Sharon White and I have been a licensed Real Estate Broker in Bancroft, ON and surrounding region for 25 years. With RE/MAX Country Classics Ltd. Brokerage, I am fortunate to be in the business of Bringing People Home to the greater Bancroft area. Since 1989, I have had the pleasure of...
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