Your Cottage Country REALTOR®
Trusted local expertise helping you buy and sell waterfront homes, cottages, off-grid retreats, homesteads, and rural properties across Ontario's most beautiful country.
Trusted local real estate expertise
Wade Kovacic has been a full-time REALTOR since 2001, bringing deep market knowledge to Bancroft and the Haliburton Highlands. A second-generation agent — his father was also a REALTOR for over 20 years — Wade built a respected practice across Durham Region before making Bancroft his home and base of operations.
Today, Wade specializes in waterfront and cottage properties, estate and executor sales, off-grid living, homesteading, and helping GTA buyers relocate to cottage country. Explore our major lakes guide for detailed information on Baptiste, Paudash, Chandos, and other area lakes, or learn about ATV and snowmobile trails in the region. When you work with Wade, you're not just getting a REALTOR — you're getting a trusted partner who knows the market, respects your time, and is committed to getting the details right.
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Specialized property services
From waterfront cottages to off-grid retreats, homesteads to hobby farms — Wade helps you find the right property and navigate every step of the journey.
Off-Grid & Self-Sufficient Properties
Land and cabins suited to solar, wood heat, well water, and independent living across Bancroft, Haliburton Highlands, and Barry's Bay. Experienced local guidance helping buyers evaluate access, water, and building potential for a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Artist Retreats & Creative Studio Properties
Quiet, scenic properties in cottage country suited to studio space, natural light, and creative work — from lakeside cabins to rural acreages. Wade helps artists and makers find the right setting to live and create.
Homesteading & Rural Living Properties
Rural properties with land, water, and outbuildings suited to gardens, livestock, and a self-reliant lifestyle across Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, and Bancroft. Experienced guidance matching homesteaders with the right acreage.
Hobby Farms & Small Acreage Properties
Small farms and rural acreages with barns, pasture, and outbuildings across Bancroft and surrounding cottage country. Wade helps buyers assess land, zoning, and structures for hobby farming and rural life.
Waterfront & Cottage Properties
Buying or selling lakefront retreats, family cottages, and waterfront homes across Bancroft, Baptiste Lake, Paudash Lake, and beyond. Wade's specialty — helping you find the perfect shore.
Estate & Executor Sales
Hands-on experience with estate and executor sales, guiding clients through the unique legal and emotional complexities these transactions often involve with steady, informed support.
First-Time Buyers
Patient, knowledgeable guidance for first-time homebuyers. Wade walks you through every step — from financing to closing — so you feel confident in your first purchase.
Relocation to Cottage Country
Helping GTA buyers relocate to Bancroft and cottage country. Wade knows the communities, the properties, and the lifestyle — and helps you make a smooth transition.
Free Home Valuations
Thinking about selling? Get a free, no-obligation property valuation. Wade's local market knowledge means you get an accurate, honest assessment of what your property is worth.
Lot, Land & Acreage
Raw land, building lots, and large acreages across the region. Wade helps buyers evaluate access, zoning, and building potential to find the right piece of land for your vision.
Areas we serve
From Bancroft to Peterborough, the Haliburton Highlands to the Kawarthas — Wade covers a wide stretch of Ontario's cottage country and rural communities.
Looking for waterfront? Browse our major lakes guide with detailed information on 12 area lakes, fish species, and real estate listings.
Awards & achievements
An award-winning agent with a proven track record of excellence and results.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions buyers and sellers ask most about working with Wade and the team.
What areas does Wade Kovacic serve?
Wade serves Bancroft, Maynooth, Barry's Bay, Combermere, Faraday, Apsley, Wilberforce, Lakefield, Peterborough, Haliburton, Minden, Carlow Mayo, Wollaston/Coe Hill, Madoc, North Kawartha, Baptiste Lake, Paudash Lake, Cardiff, and Kawartha Lakes. If you're looking for a property in cottage country, Wade likely covers the area.
What types of properties does Wade specialize in?
Wade specializes in waterfront and cottage properties, off-grid and self-sufficient properties, homesteading and rural living properties, hobby farms and small acreage, artist retreats and creative studio properties, estate and executor sales, first-time buyers, relocation to cottage country, luxury properties, and lot/land/acreage.
How many years of experience does Wade have?
Wade has been a full-time REALTOR since 2001, bringing deep market knowledge to Bancroft and the Haliburton Highlands. He is a second-generation agent — his father was also a REALTOR for over 20 years.
Does Wade offer free home valuations?
Yes, Wade offers free, no-obligation property valuations. With his extensive local market knowledge, he provides an accurate and honest assessment of what your property is worth. Contact him at 613-332-5500 to schedule a valuation.
Can Wade help with off-grid and self-sufficient properties?
Yes, Wade specializes in off-grid and self-sufficient properties — land and cabins suited to solar, wood heat, well water, and independent living across Bancroft, Haliburton Highlands, and Barry's Bay. He helps buyers evaluate access, water, and building potential for a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Can Wade help me relocate from the GTA to cottage country?
Absolutely. Wade has extensive experience helping GTA buyers relocate to Bancroft and cottage country. He knows the communities, the properties, and the lifestyle — and helps you make a smooth transition from city to country.
What is Wade's track record?
Wade holds multiple awards including Masters Diamond (2019, 2024), Centurion (2020, 2021, 2022), Masters Emerald (2023), and Masters Silver (2025).
Ready to find your place in cottage country?
Whether you're buying a lakefront retreat, selling a family cottage, or looking for the perfect off-grid property — Wade is ready to help. Get in touch for a no-obligation consultation.
Schedule a ConsultationLet's talk about your property goals
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