First Day of Summer - What have we learned so far this year

Today is the longest day of the year, as far as daylight hours go.  So how has the market been so far in 2019?  We are in a buyer's market.  There is plenty of inventory in the residential marketplace.  Many sellers are concerned that they are not getting any showings.  The concern is real.  There are good properties listed for sale, but not many people looking to buy at this time.  This is not a problem that is strictly a Vulcan problem.  It is the same throughout much of the province of Alberta.  However, I do feel that there are reasons to be optimistic.  First of all, we have a new provincial government.  This is the change that people have been looking for for some time now.  Let's see if it will be a change for the positive.  Next positive thing to note is the rain.  We have been getting rain over the past couple of days and there is more in the forecast for the next few days.  This is great news for our agricultural community!  Two years of drought has taken its toll on our economy.  With this moisture, it is a God send for crops and for the pastures for livestock.  The grass was starting to turn brown due to lack of moisture, but that is changing.  Plus, with the fires that are in northern Alberta, this rain will help those area and many of the residents who have been evacuated due to the fires are being allowed to go back home.  This is certainly a step in the right direction.