Things to do in Park City this Halloween Weekend!

By diana

Oct 29, 2010

Park City and Deer Valley got its first few inches of snow this week, so the mountains are white and winter has officially started! Reminder to all that Oct. 31st is the deadline at Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort to score reduced prices on season ski passes and coupon books, so buy them before the price goes up! There is a lot of things going on this Halloween weekend, so if you are looking for somewhere to show off your costume, come to Park City!

Friday Oct. 29th:

Thriller Snow Dance - Park City Mountain Resort hosts the 2nd annual Thriller Snow Dance at the Town Lift Plaza. Show up for practice from 3pm to 5pm and the official dance will take place from 5pm to 6pm. Come in your costume and have your face painted on the plaza on lower Main Street.

Annual Dungeon Party - Park City Museum is hosting it's Annual Dungeon Party from 5 to 7:30pm at the Elks Club. This is a party for Museum members only, so you can either renew your membership at the Party or call 435-649-7457 to get a membership or renew. Come dressed in costume and enjoy hors d'oeurves and drinks along with a silent auction and "ghost tour" at the Park City Museum.

Park City Film Series - This weekend the Park City Film Series presents "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work," a documentary that follows Joan for a year of her life. Screenings will take place at 8pm on Friday and Saturday and 6pm on Sunday at the Park City Library and Education Center. Visit: www.parkcityfilmseries.com for more info.

Saturday Oct. 30th -

Kid Friendly Halloween Events:

Halloweekend Carnival - Park City Recreation invites kids 12 and under to this free event at the Miners Hospital from 2 to 4pm. They will have games, crafts, treats, and prizes. Visit www.parkcityrecreation.org for more information.

Trick or Treat with Tangeroo - Kids 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat at the Tanger Outlet Center in Kimball Junction from 3 to 6pm. Costume contest at 3pm for kids 3-12 years old on the plaza.

Adult Halloween Events:

Halloween Spooktacular - Canyons hosts the Halloween Spooktacular at The Grand Summit Hotel from 8pm to midnight. Tickets are $50 for couples 21 and over or $29 for singles. Each adult ticket includes two drinks and free childcare at the Kids Zone Party.

The Spookadelic Ball - After a 5 year hiatus the Spookadelic Ball is back! Mountain Town Music and Summerween are putting on the show at Star Bar on Main Street. Doors open at 8:30pm and will feature music from Fat Paw, Holy Water, Buffalo, and Trezz Hombrezz. Their will be cash prizes for best costumes. Tickets are $10 at the door. Go to www.mountaintownmusic.org.

Warren Miller's "Wintervention" - The Eccles Center hosts a screening of the new Warren Miller film "Wintervention" at 8pm. Tickets are available at Cole Sport and Eccles Center Box Office, or website www.ecclescenter.org.

Sunday Oct. 31st:

Howl-O-Ween on Main Street - Trick-or-Treating will commence on Main Street from 3 to 5:30pm. Bring your kids and visit the over 100 participating merchants. Main Street will be closed to traffic, so kids will be free to roam around safely. Then at 5pm the dog parade for costumed critters will start on Heber Avenue and continue up to Wasatch Brew Pub. Don't miss out on this fun event for all!

Halloween Pumpkin Art Competition- The Kimball Art Center and Park City Professional Artists Association host a Halloween Pumpkin Art Competition at the Kimball. Drop off your artful pumpkin for display from 3 to 6pm while you trick-or-treat on Main Street. The winner will be announced at 6pm.

Well, we hope you have a howling time this Halloween and take advantage of all the activities Park City has going on this weekend!

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First Snow Storm in Park City & Deer Valley!

By Delia Reece

Oct 28, 2010

The Wasatch Mountains including Park City and Deer Valley received some healthy snow storms this week. Locals were excited to see the first snowfall of the season as Park City and Deer Valley reported over 20 inches and Alta & Snowbird over 30 inches from these storms. We all hope this snow keeps coming!

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Park City/Deer Valley Real Estate 3rd Quarter Stats

By Delia Reece

Oct 27, 2010

The 3rd Quarter Real Estate Statistics are in for Park City/Deer Valley Real Estate sales and the rest of Summit County, these results have confirmed a consistent trend in 2010 of increased Sales Volume, up 37% YTD over 2009; Number of Transactions increased to 1,063 versus 764 YTD compared to 2009. However Median Price YTD 2010 versus 2009 across all categories and areas is still flat and ‘bumping around the bottom’, we have not seen consistent pricing increases to date. Below are some of the key data points.

All Categories and All areas of Summit County:

Park City/Deer Valley Homes & rest of Summit County – Sales Volume +13.3%; Median Sales Price -17%

Park City/Deer Valley Condos & rest of Summit County -Sales Volume + 93.8% ; Median Sales Price -7% (without St. Regis sales)

Vacant Land - Sales Volume + 24% ; Median Sales Price -27% ; Nearly 30% of all sales in 2010 were either Short Sales or Bank Foreclosures, even though distressed inventory represented only 10% of the total properties listed.
60%-80% of all transactions were Cash buyers
Based on the number of sales, the real estate market ‘bottomed’ in 4Q 2008
The Park City Real Estate Residential sales will probably hit $1.1B by the end of 2010; roughly the same as 2005

In summary, our real estate market has bottomed and inventory is getting snatched up due to distressed sellers. We are hopeful that we will continue to see small improvements in 2011, and compared to other asset classes, the Park City/Deer Valley real estate market offers good diversification at a historical value now.

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Canyons Expansion Make It the One of Largest Ski Resorts in Nation

By diana

Oct 26, 2010

The Canyons expansion is on schedule to be finished for opening day, making it the third largest ski resort in the United States. The addition of 300 new acres in the Iron Mountain area and a new lift made this possible. Canyons was already the largest ski resort in Utah but now it rivals Vail Resort and Heavenly Ski Resort.

Canyons also spent money improving the resort's snow making abilities, with a new reservoir that will double their capacity to make snow on the whole mountain. They have also torn down some buildings which blocked access to the base area for skiers on the north side of the mountain. Canyons officials now call that area the "ski beach." A new restaurant in the Grand Summit Hotel called The Farm will also be opening during the winter season.

If that weren't enough they also added a new high-speed lift where the base of the gondola had been, featuring heated seats and pull down enclosures. Making the ride up the mountain much faster. Todd Burnette the vice president of marketing said "Everything that we're doing here is really designed to try to improve the guest experience." Now Park City can tote the 3rd largest ski resort in United States, #1 ski resort in North America with Deer Valley, and #2 ranked ski resort with easy access in Park City Mountain Resort! We love our mountain town!

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Deer Valley Real Estate Tip of the Week: Why use a Realtor?

By Delia Reece

Oct 25, 2010

And I Should Use A Realtor Because…?

You can buy or sell your home all by yourself, true, but there are reasons to use a Realtor that can’t be found lacking, not the least of which is time. A full time Realtor is just that, full time. Their days are spent showing homes to potential buyers and marketing the homes of sellers. They don’t have to stop in the middle of their busy schedule to run show the house or make the time to be there if a repair needs to be made. A Realtor doesn’t have to cut short a meeting to meet the carpet guy at the house or make sure the dog is in the carrier so someone can take a look. It’s what they do and while, yes, they do charge a fee, it relieves the seller of so much of the extra work of selling a home; most feel it’s more than well worth it. A Realtor brings a wealth of experience in advertising techniques, organizational skills and inspections, screening prospective buyers and negotiating terms. He can also be an invaluable sounding board during emotional, stressful times, when you need an objective opinion.

For help finding or selling Real Estate in Park City or Deer Valley, call the Deer Valley Specialists at 1-800-553-4666 or email us at delia@deervalleyspecialist.com.

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Park City Weekend Events and Spooky Fun

By diana

Oct 22, 2010

With Halloween around the corner things are getting colder and there are all kinds of Halloween activities taking place in and around Park City. Today the Ruesch Haunted Mansion will open at their new location in the basement of the Park City Mall on Main Street. The theme this year is "6 Feet Under Main Street," and will feature a labyrinth of scares for those wanting a heart-pounding experience. The Haunted Mansion will be open Oct. 22-23, 28-31,6pm to 10pm, with a special trick or treat hours for younger children Oct. 30-31 from 4pm to 6pm. For more information visit: www.rueschhauntedmansion.com. Here's what is happening the rest of the weekend:

Friday Oct. 22nd through Sunday Oct. 24th:

Bram Stoker's "Dracula" - The Academy of Performing Arts' will be performing this thrilling production at the Egyptian Theatre on Main Street. Performances run Oct. 22-30 with show times at 8pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 6pm on Sunday. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. For more information go to: www.parkcityshows.com.

Park City Film Series - This weekend the Park City Film Series presents "The Kids are All Right," a story that stars Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo. It is rated R and screenings will take place at the Park City Library and Education Center at 8pm on Friday, Saturday, and 6pm on Sunday. For more details go to: www.parkcityfilmseries.com.

Rick Wyman 20th Anniversary Show: Musician Rick Wyman will perform a special 20th anniversary concert at Zoom, on Lower Main Street tonight (Friday the 22nd) from 6pm to 9pm. The cost is $30 per person and includes appetizers. Please call Zoom at 435-649-9108 to make reservations.

Annual Jans Winter Welcome - The 30th Annual Jans Winter Welcome will take place at the Silver Lake Lodge, in upper Deer Valley on Saturday Oct. 23rd at 6pm. This special event will celebrate 30 years of support for youth in winter sports and will feature some of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games medal winners. Visit www.ywsa.org for reservations.

Redstone Hall on Main Street - Redstone Hall are touring this month in support of their EP, "ElePhant." This quartet is known for exciting stage shows that incorporate rock, funk, soul, blues, and pop. The band will perform on Friday the 22nd at The Sidecar and on Saturday the 23rd at The Spur, both on Main Street. For more information go to: www.myspace.com/redstonehall.

We hope you enjoy your weekend and contact us you need any information on buying to selling a home/condo in Park City.

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Park City Tourism & Second Home Stats

By diana

Oct 21, 2010

Here are some interesting stats on tourism and second homes in Park City that were in the Mile Post 2010 Summit County Magazine. As you can see Park City is a big tourist town, with winter of course being the busiest time of year. One interesting fact is that out of the 143 restaurants in Summit County 25 are located in Kimball Junction area and 51 on Main Street. So, you know have plenty of options when dining in Park City!

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Deer Valley Real Estate: Montage Update

By Delia Reece

Oct 20, 2010

This photo was recently snapped of Montage Deer Valley hoping to catch the “fall” colors. We have been lucky in that we are having a longer then normal fall this year, it has been great weather for hiking the beautiful peaks in Deer Valley. If you look closely, you’ll see new pine trees in the main entryway and much of the scaffolding has been removed from the exterior of the building…it won’t be long now…Montage is set to be open in December in time for the holidays! Montage will offer 174 luxury guest rooms and suites, as well as 81 private residences in a timeless lodge design. It is the first Green Luxury Resort built in Park City. The resort will be heavily service oriented, offering 24 hour services, a full aray of amenities, and all season indoor/outdoor recreational programs that make the most of its location nested in the wooded terrain of the slopes of Empire Canyon a section of Deer Valley Resort.

October is a great time to make ski plans, so please feel free to contact me or Craig if we may be of assistance this winter, or should you need additional information about the resort or Residences at Montage.

You can contact us at 1-800-553-4666 or email us at: delia@DeerValleySpecialist.com.

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Deer Valley Bear Sighting at Deer Crest Home

By Delia Reece

Oct 19, 2010

My friend who has the home in Deer Crest at Deer Valley caught this young bear snooping around his water feature in his back yard. He has a motion detector camera that took the photo. Now we know there is at least one bear in Deer Valley!

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Deer Valley Specialist Real Estate Tip of the Week: Home Accents

By Delia Reece

Oct 18, 2010

Home Accents that Shine

You’ve prepared your home for sale; the floors the walls and furniture are spotless. Neutral colors abound. So where’s the pizzazz? Use your accessories to dazzle potential home buyers and enhance the look of luxury for your home. Neutral furniture, such as beige or off white sofas and chairs will pop with a few silk throw pillows arranged artfully as well as beautiful jewel tone cashmere throw.

Let them get a feel for the spa like bathroom, with its candle scented atmosphere, Jacuzzi and spa touches like bright white fluffy towels just waiting to be touched!

An overstuffed ottoman in front of a chair invites the buyer to come on in and put up their feet in front of the fireplace or bring a book to the deck’s outdoor living room. When a buyer’s coming, nothing will say ‘home’ to them like the smell of cookies or fresh popcorn as they walk in the door. It tells them this is a place ‘I can relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the world outside, have my cookie or my glass of wine by the pool and just kick back with my shoes off and enjoy the scenery.’

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