Deer Valley Real Estate Tip of the Week: Do You Need To Relocate?

By Delia Reece

Oct 31, 2011

Sometimes the need for a move is unavoidable. If you are relocating to another city for a new job, be sure to get professional advice from your REALTOR® and your tax advisor.

Your REALTOR® will work to market you current home, refer you to a top REALTOR® in your new city, and give you the names of the best long-distant movers, so you can get competitive quotes from reliable firms.

Your tax advisor will tell you exactly what moving expenses you can deduct on your income tax filing. Publication 521 from the IRS (www.irs.gov) can provide you with the basic information regarding moving expense deductions.

Moving to new and unfamiliar places is right up at the top of the stress list, and most people feel a little overwhelmed by the prospect. Your REALTOR® completely understands all the difficulties and rewards of making a major move and can be your best advisor in making your move as peaceful and enjoyable as possible.

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Our Picks for Fun in Park City Oct. 28-30

By diana

Oct 28, 2011

Time to get out the costumes and get ready to party because there is tons to do this weekend in Park City!

Here are our picks:

Park City Film Series -This week the Park City Film Series is featuring John Michael McDonagh's Irish comedy "The Guard," rated R, at the Jim Santy Auditorium in the Park City Library. The film stars Brendon Gleason and Don Cheadle who have to match wits with crooks and each other. Show-times are Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 6pm. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $6 for students and seniors. Go to www.parkcityfilmseries.com for more information.

Third Annual "Thriller Snow Dance" - Come to the Town Lift Plaza on Saturday to learn a coordinated dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Dance workshop and face painting goes from 5:30 pm to 7:30pm and will end with the Thriller dance at 8pm. This is a free event open to people of all ages.

Ski & Snowboard Sale for National Ability Center - A ski and snowboard sale for the National Ability Center will be held on Saturday starting at 10am at the National Ability Center. Items such as boots, poles, ski/snowboard clothing, skis and boards will be on sale with most things under $100. So go get some good gear for a good cause!

Choir 38 Free Concert - Choir 38 of the African Children's Choir consists of singers between the ages of seven and nine years old, whose goal is to enlighten and uplift its audiences while serving as ambassador for the Music for Life Institute. The Music of Life raises funds and awareness to support the African Children's Choir primary school which has so far provided education for more than 500 children in Kampala & Uganda. Come see this amazing group on Sunday at the Park City Community Church at 6pm. Admission is free but donations will be accepted.

Some good music options this weekend at local restaurants/bars are:

Annalee Van Roosendaal at 350 Main @ 6pm on Friday, DJ Dolph at Silver Restaurant @ 8pm on Saturday, and Afro Omega at the Spur on Saturday at 9:30pm.

Have a great weekend!

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Park City Featured in Wine Spectator Magazine

By diana

Oct 27, 2011

In the most recent issue of Wine Spectator Magazine, Park City was not only mentioned but featured in a 5 page article about how it has become a true food-and-wine destination. Ten Park City restaurants won either Award of Excellence or Best of Award of Excellence awards. The article hits on the facts that a major appeal of Park City is the easy access to Salt Lake City Airport, plenty of powder, and a selection of restaurants worthy of the amazing ski slopes.

The magazine features 4 restaurants in the article starting with The Farm at Canyons Resort and what they call, "Excellent simplicity," food and a wine list of over 300 wines. Next they talk about Glitretind at Stein Erikson Lodge in Upper Deer Valley, and say it is "arguably home to Park City's most refined food-and-wine experience." Then they rave about J&G Grill at St. Regis Deer Valley with their beautiful wine vault and hearty American fare from well-known chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Lastly is Talisker on Main located on Main Street and run by Park City's Talisker Club. Where the kitchen isn't afraid to take chances and a fine list of 225 wines complements the restaurant's stately sophistication.

The article also mentions St. Regis Deer Valley, Sky Lodge, and Waldorf Astoria Park City as the "places to stay." We are glad to see Park City getting so much recognition for it's variety of excellent restaurants and growing appreciation of good wine. We just aren't some small mining town anymore!

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Local Author Get Distingished Recongition

By diana

Oct 26, 2011

Bill Humbert, a Park City resident and author of The Recruiter Guy blog and co-moderator of the Park City Career Network, announced this week that his book, “Recruiter Guy’s Guide to Finding a Job” was chosen out of the over 200,000 books that were published last year as one of : TheAuthorsShow.com’s 2011 “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading." Check out his website here: http://www.recruiterguy.com/. Congratulations Bill!

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How's the Market in Park City? 3rd Quarter Real Estate Stats

By Delia Reece

Oct 25, 2011

The Park City Board of Realtors recently released 3^rd Quarter data. As the three graphs below indicate, demand is up over 2010, as evidenced in the pended & sold transactions. Prices are still down, however our real estate market appears to have bottomed as sold prices for Single Family homes are up 4.5% overall. Could this indicate a market recovery this year? Perhaps, as inventory levels are down.

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Deer Valley Real Estate Tip of the Week: How Clean is Your Offer?

By Delia Reece

Oct 24, 2011

Even though it’s a buyer’s market in most areas, when you are making an offer on a home, it’s always good to make your offer as “clean” as possible, especially if you've fallen in love with a particular property and don’t want to lose it to another buyer.

A clean offer is about the terms of the agreement. For example, if you are paying with cash or have a pre-approval letter from your lender, your offer will be much more attractive to the seller. Also if your purchase isn’t contingent upon the sale of another home, the closing dates work with the seller’s needs, and you don’t ask for a lot of unusual repairs, then you have an offer that can’t be resisted.

A clean offer will be more attractive to a seller, even if you are offering less money than your competition. In the end, a clean offer can save you more money and time, and give you that extra edge at the bargaining table.

For rock solid advice on buying or selling real estate, call Craig Reece at 435-647-8017 or toll free at 866-709-8016. Craig has been a full time Park City resident since 1973 and a full time real estate agent since 1978.

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Our Picks for Weekend Fun in Park City Oct. 21-23

By diana

Oct 21, 2011

Park City is going to continue to have great weather this weekend with clear skies and temperatures in the 60's during the day. We plan on taking advantage of the great weather because beginning Tuesday a cold front is blowing in! So, plan a hike or bike ride and then after you can enjoy some of our picks for fun things to do this weekend.

Warren Miller's "...Like There's No Tomorrow" - Every year skiers and snowboarders around the world anticipate the release of Warren Miller's films, every fall right before the ski season starts. It is always a fun event with cheers from the crowd and amazing footage of the best skiers and riders in the world, captivating the audience in a way only Warren can. His new movie "...Like There's No Tomorrow," will be screening at the Eccles Center for Performing Arts Friday (tonight) at 8pm and Saturday at 6pm and 9pm. Tickets are $20 or $72 for a package of four. Tickets are available at Cole Sport at the Eccles Center or go online to: www.ecclescenter.org. We suggest getting tickets beforehand because it is a very popular event.

Friday Night Wine Series with Fox School of Wine - Come experience what locals call "educational happy hour", at The Friday Night Wine Series class offered by Fox School of Wine. They explore five, under $30 wines and start promptly at 6:15pm. Go to www.foxschoolofwine.com for info on tonight's class and more details.

Jason Hewlett at The Egyptian Theatre - Jason Hewlett, a singer, impersonator, and musician is bring his one-man show to The Egyptian Theatre on Main Street Friday and Saturday at 8pm. It is a family-friendly show with impersonations of Elton John and Lady Gaga to name a few. Tickets are $25-$30 for adults and $15-$20 for kids ages 12 and younger. Visit www.parkcityshows.com for more info.

Parade of Raptors at Swaner - Hawks, kestrels and other birds of prey will be at the Swaner EcoCenter on Saturday at 11am for a Parade of a Raptors. The event is presented by Hawkwatch International and the EcoCenter in a show-and-tell format for all ages. Admission is $4 for Swaner member children and $8 for non-member children, and half price for adults. Reservations are required so please call 435-649-1767 to RSVP for this fun event.

We hope you have a exciting and fun weekend!

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Fall Colors Photo Posted on Weather Channel

By diana

Oct 20, 2011

The Weather Channel posted a photo Craig took of the fall colors here in Park City. It was taken a few weeks ago between Deer Valley Resort and Brighton Resort. Click the link below to see it.

http://iwitness.weather.com/_-Park-City-Utah-fall-colors/photo/15178486/148597.html

Here are some more recent photos Craig took last week, after some snow had fallen up in the mountains. We love this time of year in Park City!

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Development on the Upswing in Summit County

By diana

Oct 19, 2011

The Park Record, recently reported that two housing projects ranging in size from 105 units to 1,100 units, recently moved forward with development plans, a sure sign that the economy is on the upswing in Summit County. The county issued 72 building permits this August the most they have issued all year and more than the previous three Augusts.

There has also been a huge bump in inspections. There were more inspections performed last week then the entire month of October. Some of it due to cold weather coming and another because more construction is starting because people are expecting a better economy this spring.

To see more on this news go to the article in the Park Record here: http://www.parkrecord.com/summit_county-news/ci_19115350

Montage Deer Valley was completed last winter

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Executive Chef at Canyons Resort Gets National Attention

By diana

Oct 18, 2011

Chef John Murcko is not just the talk of Park City but is also being recognized on a national level as an inspired chef using regional in-season ingredients to delight any palate. SKI Magazine just featured a whole article on Chef Murcko who is the Executive Chef at Canyons Resort and oversees 25 restaurants. He is one of a handful of ski resort chef's shifting toward regional, seasonal foods, which requires advance planning and local networking. This not only makes the food taste better but alters Utah's economy for the better, providing the state's small food producers more business.

Chef Murcko's newest restaurant is The Farm right a the base of Canyon's Resort. It serves modernized Southern comfort food with a Wasatch twist. We have had the chance to try The Farm a few times this summer and fall and the portions are plentiful and always delicious. Simple things like Ham and Pea soup somehow get turned into a flavorful journey in your mouth. The menu changes with the seasons so you can expect something fresh and inventive every-time you go.

Along with the accolades Chef Murcko and The Farm received, Canyons Resort was also ranked the #16 ski resort in North America and #9 in best on-mountain food by SKI Magazine readers. Canyons is also revamping several of their restaurants this winter so we expect even better things are to come. If you come to Park City it is worth the trip to Canyons Resort to see all the improvements they have made the last year and of course have lunch or dinner at any of their great restaurants.

Photo Courtesy of: Salt Lake Magazine

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