The Ballas Bugle

ISSUE NO.20 |September 2026

Happy September, Team Ballas family.

September brings back-to-school routines, tomato season, and a couple of very important birthdays.

We’ve also got a very special edition of the Ballas Broadcast this month, The Sauce Father, featuring Jason, Rochelle, Janet and Nonna making 160 jars of homemade tomato sauce from a 70-year-old family recipe. And if you’d like to try a jar for yourself, we may even have a free one for you.

Finally, please join us in wishing Janet a very happy birthday TODAY, September 4th, and Jason a happy birthday on September 12th.

Inside this month’s Bugle you’ll find:

• The Sauce Father

• Market Report | Sold Summary

• Events In and Around Quinte West

• Standout Homes in Your Area

• Love Letters from Clients

Thank you for reading, and as always, we appreciate your continued support.

All the best,

THE SAUCE FATHER

Tomato season meets real estate.

Just like squeezing the best out of a harvest, getting a home ready for the market takes care, preparation and the right process. You clean and prep, filter out the flaws, find the good stuff underneath, and finally lock in the finished product for the long haul.

Whether you're preparing to list, looking to buy, or just here for the free sauce, the right process yields the sweetest results.

🍅 Watch this month's Ballas Broadcast to see it all.

MARKET REPORT: SOLD SUMMARY

Market Report | Sold Summary

The summer slowdown continued into August, with sales generally cooling while inventory remained relatively steady. Here’s the quick version:

• Belleville: 67 sales, down from 79 in July. 306 active listings.

• Brighton: Sales continued to decline, with inventory climbing above 9 months.

• Prince Edward County: 34 sales, down from July’s record 57. 312 active listings and an average sale price still above $700K.

• Quinte West: A more stable month, with 57 sales and inventory remaining in the mid-to-high 5-month range.

• Stirling-Rawdon: Just 3 sales in August, compared with 10 in July.

As we head into fall, buyer activity is already starting to pick back up. Team Ballas sold three homes to three different buyers in the final week of August, including deals that came together very quickly.

👉 Want to see what these numbers mean for buyers and sellers? Read Jason's full market report on the Team Ballas blog.

LOCAL EVENTS

Night Light Walk | Belleville

This one deserves a little extra attention.

The 4th Annual Night Light Walk is coming to Belleville in support of the Three Oaks Foundation, helping support those affected by violence and abuse in our community.

Where and When?
Empire Theatre, Downtown Belleville, Ontario on October 20th

Click here to register, donate, or learn more…

Other events to highlight include:

🌾 Farms Open: Quinte & Hastings | Quinte & Hastings
September 11th - 13th
Explore local farms, growers, producers, markets, and agritourism businesses during the second annual Farms Open: Quinte & Hastings event, featuring 17 unique stops and a featured culinary event.
Link: https://bayofquinte.ca/event/__trashed-31/2026-09-11/

🎶 Quinte West Fusion Fest | Quinte West
September 19th
Get ready for a brand-new fall experience on the waterfront, bringing together live music, local food, and street entertainment for a high-energy celebration of community and creativity.
Link: https://bayofquinte.ca/event/quinte-west-fusion-fest-2/

Coming Up in October

🚪 Doors Open Quinte West | Quinte West
October 3rd
Explore and enjoy some of Quinte West’s most interesting places during Doors Open, offering a unique opportunity to discover local sites and hidden gems throughout the community.
Link: https://bayofquinte.ca/event/doors-open-quinte-west-2/

Save the dates, gather your favourite people, and make the most of fall in the beautiful region we call home.

👇 View the full Bay of Quinte events calendar here. 👇

STANDOUT PROPERTIES

LOVE LETTER FROM CLIENTS

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