Winter temperatures in Calgary frequently drop below freezing.
The winter season brings lots of snow, bitter wind-chill, hail, blizzards, white-outs and freezing rain. Locals know to bundle up in heavy sweaters, wool coats, hats, boots, scarves and boots. We make sure to let our vehicles run for at least twenty minutes prior to heading out. We are familiar with the time and effort it takes to shovel snow out of the driveway, brush snow off the car and scrape ice from the windshield. To ensure a comfortable home and reasonable utility bills, we schedule heating system maintenance in the fall. I am very conscientious about prepping for the winter season. However, I was not prepared for a power failure. Without electricity, we go without lights, refrigeration, internet and running water. We also go without heat. When the outside temperature is in the negative digits and there is no heat pouring from the vents, the living space becomes intolerable very quickly. I moved my family to a hotel until the power was restored. When we came home, I discovered that the water pipes had frozen and burst. This created a huge, expensive and stressful mess. By that point, I’d had enough of the challenges of winter. I decided it was time to move to a warmer location. My goal was to sell my home as quickly as possible. I had no intention of paying a plumber an exorbitant amount of money to fix the pipes. Instead of dealing with a home inspection, appraisal and repairs, I reached out to Leger Home Buyers. They pay cash for homes in any condition. I filled out an online contact form, received a cash offer that same day and accepted.
