I love Winter in Haliburton Highlands! Many real estate agents cringe at the thought of January and February - the market is quiet, many cottages and vacant lots come off the market over the winter, phone calls and emails dwindle down......but for me, it is time to organize!
Time to take stock, look at the market.....what will the coming year be like? I LOVE new marketing ideas and trends (and there are many), and figuring out which best suits my personality, skill-set, and time. It is time to catch up. I also like to use this time to reflect on where we live, what our County has to offer, and why people choose to live or vacation in Haliburton Highlands.
For me, the answer is simple - Haliburton Highlands has everything a vacationer needs. Want a big lake to boat, ski or explore? We have that. Want a quiet, remote location for pure peace and quiet? We have that (I want to say "we have an app for that" but will resist the urge!).
And what is new in the area?? Well - are you ready for it? Haliburton is finally getting a Tim Horton's (hoping to open in June)! Does that finish off the wishlist? Minden has had one for the past 3-4 years, and got a Canadian Tire this past summer. In the spring of 2013 - a Grill 'n Chill Dairy Queen/Orange Julius.
Now, depending on what you want out of a vacation spot, these items can seem to be either a negative or a positive. But honesty, our County is so large, and we we so many out-of-the-way spots, they are simply conveniences for those who want them. Haliburton especially, does not have the terrain to get much larger. Sandwiched between a mountain (or very large hill at least) and a lake, expansion is pretty much impossible - we will never be a Huntsville that grows into megabox stores and crowds. Great news!
Later today I will post on my personal blog (not my real estate blog) a couple of exciting things that are happening in our County - check it out!
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