I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!
Lyle
Welcome to the Lake
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Holiday Hours
Clubhouse hours for the upcoming holiday season are as follows:
December 24, 2011 (Christmas eve) Open 9:00am to 3:00pm
December 25, 2011 (Christmas day) Closed
December 26, 2011 (Boxing day) Open 9:00am to 7:00pm
December 31, 2011 (New years eve) Open 9:00am to 3:00pm
January 1, 2012 (New years day) Closed
December 24, 2011 (Christmas eve) Open 9:00am to 3:00pm
December 25, 2011 (Christmas day) Closed
December 26, 2011 (Boxing day) Open 9:00am to 7:00pm
December 31, 2011 (New years eve) Open 9:00am to 3:00pm
January 1, 2012 (New years day) Closed
Monday, November 28, 2011
Wind Damage
The winds that we had yesterday did some damage at the resort. There are garden sheds that have collapsed, shingles that are missing, and I saw one park model home that moved off its pilings! Obviously, it was not properly achored.
If you have property at the resort, I suggest that you take a drive and check on it.
We all know that it can get windy. This is Southern Alberta after all. However, this wind was extraordinary. The winds near Clareshom measured hurricane force! 144 km! Lethbridge and other parts of the south had large grass fires. Evacuation notices were in effect. Downtown Calgary was shut down to vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to flying objects, including glass from high rise buildings. Well, we wanted a chinook wind to warm things up. We got it.
If you have property at the resort, I suggest that you take a drive and check on it.
We all know that it can get windy. This is Southern Alberta after all. However, this wind was extraordinary. The winds near Clareshom measured hurricane force! 144 km! Lethbridge and other parts of the south had large grass fires. Evacuation notices were in effect. Downtown Calgary was shut down to vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to flying objects, including glass from high rise buildings. Well, we wanted a chinook wind to warm things up. We got it.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Winterizing
It is that time of the year...time to get ready for winter. RV owners should have their units winterized by now. Some of the "snow birds" are getting ready to head south for the winter. Just a couple of notes as we prepare for the winter:
- talk to the manager to get your water shut off if you plan on not using your unit this winter. Remember, if you do decide to come out later on (like a warm chinook comes for a visit), the clubhouse is open year round. Thus, the washrooms, showers and such are there for your convenience.
- make sure that your yard is cleaned up. You may even want to put some protection around your small trees and bushes, as the deer call the resort home year round.
- check at the clubhouse to make sure that you are on the mailing list so that you will be kept up-to-date on the latest happenings at the resort.
- if you are sticking around this winter, make sure you pack your swim suit, as the indoor pool is open year round.
- have you winterized your boat, or any other vehicles you may have in the storage area?
- if you do not plan on being here for a while, let a neighbor know, or even management so that they can keep an eye on your place, checking for heat, or weather damage...
Have a nice winter season, stay warm, and let your friends know that you own recreational property at Lake MaGregor Country Estates!
- talk to the manager to get your water shut off if you plan on not using your unit this winter. Remember, if you do decide to come out later on (like a warm chinook comes for a visit), the clubhouse is open year round. Thus, the washrooms, showers and such are there for your convenience.
- make sure that your yard is cleaned up. You may even want to put some protection around your small trees and bushes, as the deer call the resort home year round.
- check at the clubhouse to make sure that you are on the mailing list so that you will be kept up-to-date on the latest happenings at the resort.
- if you are sticking around this winter, make sure you pack your swim suit, as the indoor pool is open year round.
- have you winterized your boat, or any other vehicles you may have in the storage area?
- if you do not plan on being here for a while, let a neighbor know, or even management so that they can keep an eye on your place, checking for heat, or weather damage...
Have a nice winter season, stay warm, and let your friends know that you own recreational property at Lake MaGregor Country Estates!
Friday, September 30, 2011
The leaves are falling...
It's getting to be THAT time of year! People are out winterizing their trailers. The weather sure has been nice, but winter will be coming sooner or later. Hopefully later.
The real estate market for recreational properties has not been great. I would say that it has been better this past year over the previous year, but it could be much better. There are still plenty of properties listed for sale at the resort, perhaps much more than there should be. Not a good thing.
Yet, Lake McGregor Country Estates is not the only place where there are too many listings. Shop around. Show me a recreational property resort in the area and I will show you a place where there are too many for sale signs. The local residential market has a surplus of listings as well. The reason? People are not so easily ready to part with their money these days. Afraid of the recession perhaps? A double dip, like they are talking about on the news? I do not have the answers, as my crystal ball is in the shop.
What I do know is that there are still people looking for a deal. This nice fall weather that we have had sure helps. The word that I am getting from people looking around, sending me emails, talking to on the phone, is that they are looking to find a place so that they will be ready for spring. Taking advantage of low interest rates, and a large catalogue of properties to choose from. Makes sense to me. As a buyer, you can afford to shop around, be picky, and take the time to find yourself a good deal. As a seller, if you want to move your property, you better be ready to make your property stand out from the others and attract those buyers. Talk to people. Talk to your real estate agent. Don't have a real estate agent? Find one. It's our job to help you, inform you, keep you up-to-date of what's going on in the real estate market. If not, find a different agent. Prices, interest rates, and selection change so it pays to seek the advice of a professional.
The real estate market for recreational properties has not been great. I would say that it has been better this past year over the previous year, but it could be much better. There are still plenty of properties listed for sale at the resort, perhaps much more than there should be. Not a good thing.
Yet, Lake McGregor Country Estates is not the only place where there are too many listings. Shop around. Show me a recreational property resort in the area and I will show you a place where there are too many for sale signs. The local residential market has a surplus of listings as well. The reason? People are not so easily ready to part with their money these days. Afraid of the recession perhaps? A double dip, like they are talking about on the news? I do not have the answers, as my crystal ball is in the shop.
What I do know is that there are still people looking for a deal. This nice fall weather that we have had sure helps. The word that I am getting from people looking around, sending me emails, talking to on the phone, is that they are looking to find a place so that they will be ready for spring. Taking advantage of low interest rates, and a large catalogue of properties to choose from. Makes sense to me. As a buyer, you can afford to shop around, be picky, and take the time to find yourself a good deal. As a seller, if you want to move your property, you better be ready to make your property stand out from the others and attract those buyers. Talk to people. Talk to your real estate agent. Don't have a real estate agent? Find one. It's our job to help you, inform you, keep you up-to-date of what's going on in the real estate market. If not, find a different agent. Prices, interest rates, and selection change so it pays to seek the advice of a professional.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Do you like Chocolate?
The Kronos Chocolate Factory, featuring Chocolatier Michael Roloff is in the Vulcan Bakery August 25, 26, and 27th from 9 AM to 5 PM. Come and see what the "Poet of Chocolate" can do!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Hot enough for ya?
It has been a nice summer so far this year. I know that can depend on who you talk to. It WAS raining quite a bit this spring, and then it's been hot, and now the mornings are getting cooler...but still close to plus 30 degrees this weekend. Not bad for late August in Southern Alberta.
We had a slow start to the recreational season for sales this year. The warmer weather sure brought people out though. We have made some sales and have some proud new owners here at Lake McGregor Country Estates. New management has been doing a great job! The grounds are looking good. The kids are even pumped up about the hockey nets that have been set up by the basketball court so they can have some street hockey without having to yell "CAR!".
There are still too many properties for sale out here. Well, too many recreational properties for sale in Southern Alberta period. We have quite a few on the market here, Little Bow Resort has over 30 properties for sale, and the list goes on. Not to say that there are no buyers out there though, because there are. The buyers are like vultures now...circling their prey, looking for the best deal, and then, when they are ready to pounce, they come in with a low offer and see what their prey's next move it. Lately, the prey have been giving in, just to get their property sold. It sure is different from about 3 or 4 years ago when properties were just flying! Then again, it is better than just one year ago.
Is now the time to sell? If you are ready to take your loss right away and price it competitively, then yes. If you are wanting to get that top dollar because someone got it back in 2007, well, you may be waiting for a while, so just come out and enjoy the resort. You won't be going anywhere soon.
We had a slow start to the recreational season for sales this year. The warmer weather sure brought people out though. We have made some sales and have some proud new owners here at Lake McGregor Country Estates. New management has been doing a great job! The grounds are looking good. The kids are even pumped up about the hockey nets that have been set up by the basketball court so they can have some street hockey without having to yell "CAR!".
There are still too many properties for sale out here. Well, too many recreational properties for sale in Southern Alberta period. We have quite a few on the market here, Little Bow Resort has over 30 properties for sale, and the list goes on. Not to say that there are no buyers out there though, because there are. The buyers are like vultures now...circling their prey, looking for the best deal, and then, when they are ready to pounce, they come in with a low offer and see what their prey's next move it. Lately, the prey have been giving in, just to get their property sold. It sure is different from about 3 or 4 years ago when properties were just flying! Then again, it is better than just one year ago.
Is now the time to sell? If you are ready to take your loss right away and price it competitively, then yes. If you are wanting to get that top dollar because someone got it back in 2007, well, you may be waiting for a while, so just come out and enjoy the resort. You won't be going anywhere soon.
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