Baby it's cold outside!

The winter weather finally decided to show up this week! After being spoiled with above average temperatures this fall, the snow has finally come to stay (at least for a while), and we welcome back the term "windchill" to our vocabulary. Highs in the minus 20's and windchills in the the minus 30s will keep people inside, at least for a little while. But then, after all, we are Southern Albertans, and when the temps creep up to minus 12, we will think "Hey, this is not so bad. Time for some fresh air!", and the sidewalks will be busy again, and we just carry on. Real estate wise, there was one house that sold this past week, for under the $100,000 mark. Not much going on for showings, which traditionally happens this time of year. With the holidays coming up, and the cold weather, not many people are prepared to make a move. This slow time usually goes until the middle to end of February, much of it weather dependant. Then again, now that I have said it, we may be busy with people making some New Year's resolutions about relocating. Vulcan is still an affordable place to buy property and to live. We have a very good hospital/healthcare system, recreational facilities, and located only one hour from larger city centres. The surrounding communities in the County have a lot to offer as well, including that small town community spirit that many folks from the city can only dream of. Plus, with the surrounding lakes, McGregor Lake, Little Bow, Travers, Twin Valley, and Badger Lake, the excuse of "there is nothing to do" is really not valid. With 2016 wrapping up, I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and best wishes for 2017!