Whether you are entertaining clients or hosting a houseful of friends this holiday season, here is a holiday punch recipe that will be certain to please the crowd.

Moose Milk Recipe

12 egg yokes

40 oz whiskey

40 oz dark rum

5 oz Kahlua

10 oz maple syrup

40 oz homogenized milk

40 oz heavy cream

1 cup sugar

Beat eggs until fluffy and mixed.  Add sugar and beat until thick.  Stir in milk and liquor.  Chill for at least three hours.  Whip the cream until thick.  Fold in.  Chill for another hour.  Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.  Serve chilled.

Alternatively, you could use egg nog in place of the eggs and softened vanilla ice cream instead of the whipped cream.

Enjoy, and of course Drink Responsibly.

Happy Holidays from The Chambers Real Estate Team- Gary Chambers and Kimberly Suntjens, Century 21 PowerRealty.ca

Victims of home burglary typically find the experience more than just a physical loss.  They find it traumatic, disturbing and intimidating.  Many are unsettled for weeks afterward, and have a feeling of being personally violated.  Predictably, residential burglary happens more frequently in households where crime prevention measures have not been taken.  Without making your home a fortress, it is relatively easy to take effective precautions.

Tackling home security need not be overwhelming.  The key is to adopt a problem solving approach: analyze (recognize the basic security risks around your property), implement (provide ideas, alternatives, and solutions so you can take appropriate steps to eliminate the risks), and evaluate (aid you in assessing the improvements).

Keep security and safety in mind when landscaping and lighting your property.  Use them to limit and monitor access.  Also, be sure to maintain your property.  Burglars look for clues to see if people are home.  Is your driveway shovelled, newspapers picked up, grass cut?

Keep in mind that no security system is 100% effective.  If you have locks and alarms use them.  If you are concerned about the safety of your home, call The Chambers Real Estate Team and we will provide you with a list of reputable, professional businesses which specialize in the design and installation of a security system for your home and property.

Realtors Association of Central Alberta (RASCA) real estate report for the first nine months of 2009 came out yesterday complements of Don Friesen and supported what I have been reporting to all whom who have asked "hows the market?" over the past 9 months and followed the trend set in my earlier blog posting for the first 6 months of 2009. Town of Drumheller shows 2009 home sales averaged $224,734 with 97 sales compared to 112 sales in the same period last year. Interestingly the average price increased by 2.5% over last year at this time. Average selling time was 110 days droping 5 days from the last reporting period. As of reporting date Drumheller had 70 homes on the market with an average of 11 sales per month in 2009. Rural sales in Drumheller area averaged $153,759 with 35 sales.

This report does confirm that sales are occurring in Drumheller and pricing is holding strong however just listing your home will not guarantee a sale. Experience, price accuracy, and an aggressive marketing plan are ways you can increase your sale probability. Although the market has experienced a drop in sales the Chambers Real Estate team is happy to announce that both our sales volume number and gross volume of real estate sold has gone up for the first 9 months of 2009, and we would like to thank all of those who have chosen our experience to sell their home.