New Happenings

The boiler is fixed and the pools are ready to go! Woohoo! Good timing as the weather is warming up and we will probably see more people coming to the resort now.

Also, it was announced that the resort is looking at putting up storage sheds. Is is great news for boat owners who can already store their boats in e compound, but once these sheds are built, the boats can be stored inside. I am sure that these sheds will be spoken for pretty quick. For more details contact the resort manager.

Getting ready for a new season

The mild winter has helped with interest at Lake McGregor Country Estates. We have had a few offers already this year which is nice to see. The fact that you can get a serviced cottage lot for under $50,000 is attractive to those looking to buy recreational property.

Spring clean up has already started with some owners, as we get anxious for spring to make an appearance. As for the clubhouse, there have been new boiler parts ordered. This, of course, keeps the pools nice a warm. The pools are shut down now, but will open as soon as these repairs are completed.

My prediction for the New Year

2011 saw a few more sales than 2010. With list prices lowering and signs of the economy starting to pick up again, I think that 2012 is going to be an active year with sales at the resort. That inventory of properties available for sale is going to decrease, in my opinion. Asking prices are getting more "reasonable" for buyers. When they shop around and compare, I think that they will see that Lake McGregor Country Estates is quite competitive. Buyers have had lots of time to shop and compare, but now I think it's time that they will make a move. Once again, just my opinion, but I see a stronger economy helping the recreational property market. We may end up seeing buyers wishing that they had bought while properties were "cheap", just like they said about lots pre-2006.

I challenge buyers to try and find a another fully serviced cottage lot at a resort with clubhouse, private beach and marina, with lots price in the $55,000 area. I think that people will see that it's affordable to buy recreational property again.

Merry Christmas

I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!

Lyle

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

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.

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!