Park City Weekend Picks for July 29-31

By diana

Jul 29, 2011

Driving around Park City the last few days it seems there are almost more bikers then cars! It is such a great time to get out here and enjoy the cool, clean mountain air. Here are a few activities/events we think are worth checking out this weekend.

Friday July 29th to Sunday July 30th:

Keith Lockhart and Time for Three - Keith Lockhart and Time for Three will perform with the Utah Symphony at Deer Valley's Snow Park Amphitheater on Friday at 7:30pm. General lawn tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Reserved seating ranges from $60 to $85. Tickets and more info can be found at www.deervalleymusicfestival.org.

Second Annual Redstone Art Fair - For the second year Redstone Center out at Kimball Junction will be holding the Redstone Art Fair on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm, admission is free. Artists from around the nation are hand-picked and will be displaying and selling their pieces. Everything from jewelry to photography to sculptures and more will be on display.

Tour de Park City - The 2011 Tour de Park City takes place on Saturday and this year will feature three different options for riders, starting with a Gran Fondo format. Gran Fondo means "big ride" in Italian and is a hybrid race designed for professionals and beginner bicyclists. The Gran Fondo is a 170 mile ride that takes riders through Chalk Creek to Evanston, WY, and back to Park City along the Mirror Lake Highway. The other races are 100 miles and 50 miles for intermediate and beginner riders. The races all start at Newpark Resort. Visit www.tourdeparkcity.com for more information.

Canyons Concert Series - This week at the free Canyons Concert Series Southwest singer/songwriter will perform at 6pm at the Canyons. Feel free to bring blankets, food, and drinks. Concessions will also be offered.

Classic Sports Club Car Show - On Saturday the Bonneville Austin Healey Club and the Wasatch Mountain Jaguar Register will present its Classic Sports Car Show on Lower Main Street from 10am to 2pm. Admission is free.

Idina Menzel - Idina Menzel, known for her performances in "Wicked" and "Glee", will perform with the Utah Symphony at the Snow Park Amphitheater at Deer Valley on Saturday at 7:30pm. Lawn tickets are $35 and reserved seating ranges from $80 to $100. Tickets can be purchased at Deer Valley Signature stores or at www.deervalleymusicfestival.org.

Lots to do this weekend, that is just a sampling of many of the things happening here in Park City! We hope you have a great weekend!

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Two Deer Valley Hotels Make Magazine's 'Top Ten'

By diana

Jul 28, 2011

The August issue of Travel + Leisure magazine came out last week naming the "World's Best." Stein Eriksen Lodge was named second-best resort hotel in the U.S. and Canada and the St. Regis Deer Valley was named the 10th best. In the list of top 100 hotels in the world, Stein Eriksen Lodge was #27, St. Regis Deer Valley #71, and Sundance Resort ranked #99.

The rankings are from average scores from a questionnaire given to magazine readers. The voting took place from December 15, 2010 to March 31, 2011. It is a great honor for two hotels in Deer Valley to make the list and three total in all of Utah. It reassures people that live and visit here that Park City and Utah are world-class destinations. St. Regis Deer Valley was extremely excited because the hotel is very new having only been open for a year and a half.

Congratulations to Stein Ericksen Lodge and St. Regis for these prestigious recognitions! If you want information about buying at any of these properties please contact us at: 1-800-553-4666.

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Deer Valley Specialist Real Estate Best Buys of the Week

By diana

Jul 27, 2011

This week we are featuring three exceptional homes in Park Meadows, Lower Deer Valley, and Trailside Park areas.

First is a home in the popular Last Sun at the Cove subdivision of Park Meadows right in the heart of Park City. This home has amazing views with large balconies and patios to enjoy the surrounding beauty year-round. Dramatic 30 foot plus ceilings, and dark wood finishes create a warm and welcoming feeling throughout this 4 bedroom, 5 bath home. Upgraded baths, high end appliances, and hot tub make it complete. Offered at $1,425,000 this home is priced to sell!

Our second pick is a great value in the exclusive Mountain Ranch Estates area of Trailside Park. You get big views of all of Park City and have easy access to Salt Lake City via 1-80 and Redstone area. You are 50 yards from the trail access to Round Valley's hiking/biking trails in the summer and groomed cross country ski trails in the winter. This home makes the most of the natural surroundings with a large deck space perfect for dining and outdoor fireplace to keep you warm. Once inside this 4 bedroom 4 bath, 6492 square foot home has an open feel with catherdral ceilings and large timber truss framework. This house will "wow" you especially for the price of $1,525,000.

Our final pick is a brand new construction home in the Lower Deer Valley area of Hidden Oaks. Hidden Oaks is known for it's views and this house stays true to that perception with incredible down valley views that will never be obstructed. This 5 bedroom, 7 bath home is unique with it's rustic modern feel, and a great room with floor to ceiling windows to really take in the views. It features a heated driveway, 2 master suites, lower level walkout, and 2 kitchens. Only minutes to Deer Valley Resort and Old Town. Offered at $1,750,000 and at $299 a square foot this is a screaming deal for new construction in Lower Deer Valley. It won't last long!

For more information on these properties or any real estate in Park City/Deer Valley please call us at 1-800-553-4666 or email us at: delia@deervalleyspecialist.com. You can also see more photos and details on these properties on our 'best buy' page: http://www.deervalleyspecialist.com/best-buys.

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Hike to Stewart Falls at Sundance Resort

By Delia Reece

Jul 26, 2011

We hiked to Stewart Falls at Sundance Resort on July 4th weekend, the waterfall was amazing! Everything is so green and lush with all the snow we received this winter.

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Deer Valley Specialist Real Estate Tip of the Week: Broker Open Houses

By diana

Jul 25, 2011

One sure way to help sell a house is to let other Realtors know about it. An agent will let the other Realtors in his office know a prime property has become available within their office and that starts the ball rolling, but a Broker Open House will expose that particular property to every Broker in the area and has on occasion been the cause of an immediate sale.

Here’s a secret: Broker’s love Open House events. It gives them the opportunity to preview a house, to find out if it suits their customer’s needs and gives them the first, best opportunity to beat the competition.

Brokers can walk in and see things potential buyers can’t and then can share them with a customer of their own. One they know will say, “This is just what we've been looking for in a house.”

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Our Picks for Weekend Fun in Park City, UT - July 22-24

By diana

Jul 22, 2011

For those of you that don't live in Utah you might not know that this weekend is a State Holiday. On July 24th, Utah celebrates Pioneer Day and towns around the state will be holding rodeos, parades, demolition derbies, and many other festivities. Since the 24th falls on a Sunday, Monday the 25th is the official State holiday and most Federal and State offices will be closed. There is a lot to do this weekend but be prepared to see lots of people out camping, hiking, and biking due to the Holiday.

Weekend Picks Friday July 22 to Sunday July 24:

Spiro Arts Open-Studio Event- The Spiro Arts Residency program gives artists the time and place to explore their talent and now they are ready to share some of their projects with the public. Four artists, including a charcoal artist, filmmaker, painter, and a novelist will present their works in a free studio event at the Spiro Art Studio at 1825 Silver King Dr., at Silver Star on Friday from 6pm to 9pm. Refreshments will be provided by Silver Star Cafe. For more info go to www.spiroarts.org.

Von Trapp Children with the Utah Symphony - The Utah Symphony will present the Von Trapp Children on Friday at 7:30pm at the Snow Park Amphitheatre at Deer Valley. Lawn tickets are $20 for adults or $10 for students. Reserved seating is $50 to $65. Tickets can be purchased at any Deer Valley Signature store or by calling 1-888-451-2787.

"The Princess Bride" - Prospector ARTS Books on Stage will present "The Princess Bride" at the Park City Community Church from July 22 to July 30. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8pm with a 2pm matinee performance on Saturday. Showtimes Monday-Thursday are at 7:30pm with no performances on Sunday. Tickets range from $6 to $9 or $39 for a family pass.

Chris Botti and the Utah Symphony - Jazz musician Chris Botti will perform with the Utah Symphony during the Deer Valley Music Festival at the Snow Park Amphitheatre on Saturday. The show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $15 to $85. As always you are allowed to bring in a cooler with drinks and food. Go to www.deervalleymusicfestival.org for more information.

Park Silly Sunday Market - Every Sunday through September Lower Main Street shuts down to traffic and from 10am to 5pm becomes a festival with vendors, food, bloody mary bar, beer garden, kid's area, and musical performances. This week on the Main Stage Katie McMinn will play at 10am and The Neighbors will play at 2pm.

Get out and enjoy this weekend!

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Real Estate Best Buys of the Week for Park City/Deer Valley

By diana

Jul 21, 2011

Our first pick is an Arrowleaf 3 bedroom/4 bath condo in Empire Canyon that has direct ski-in/out access to Deer Valley Resort. We selected it as a best buy because it is priced $300,000 lower then any other 3 bedroom Arrowleaf on the market! With others as much as $700,000 higher. At a price of $1,399,000 this is a great opportunity to own a luxurious condo in a highly sought after ski-in/out community. This unit is also a corner unit with beautiful west-facing mountain views. This is a short-sale, so furniture is not included, but for the price you can buy your own and decorate it how you desire!

Next is townhome in the Upper Deer Valley subdivision of Aspen Hollow. This 5 bedroom, 6 bath, 4405 square foot townhome is unique because it is free-standing and surrounded by trees, making it live like a home. Just steps from the slopes of Deer Valley with a ski prep room, hot tub, and radiant heat, this is the perfect place to come home to after a day of skiing. Plus, you are close to the shops and restaurants in Silver Lake Village. With an asking price of $1,799,000 this is a best buy because you can not find a home under 2 Million in Upper Deer Valley.

Our last best buy of the week is in the Canyons subdivision of Red Pine. This Red Pine Townhome has been totally remodeled, and has it's own private hot tub. It is a short walk to the clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and Canyons Resort for easy ski access. It is a spacious townhome with 3 bedrooms/4 baths and over 2100 square feet. The unit also has a covered carport, essential for the winter months. Priced at $399,000, that is a steal for being close to town and at a ski resort.

For more information on these properties please go to our best buy page on our website at:

http://www.deervalleyspecialist.com/best-buys. Or feel free to call us at 1-800-553-4666.

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Park City/ Deer Valley 2nd Quarter Real Estate Stats

By Delia Reece

Jul 20, 2011

The 2^nd Quarter real estate Statistics for the greater Park City area which includes Deer Valley were recently released. The trend of increased demand and prices ‘bumping along the bottom’ continues. The numbers show:

Supply is down 23% from a year ago.
Demand, evidenced by closed sales, is up 22% for the first 6 months of this year.
Price data suggests we may be near or at the bottom for overall market pricing
The number of home sales in Old Town are up 25%, prices are down -16% YTD
The number of home sales in lower Deer Valley is down -54%, and prices are down -1.3% YTD
The number of condo sales in lower Deer Valley is up 20.5%, prices are down -23% YTD
The number of condo sales in upper Deer Valley is down -31%, prices are down -3%

For more information please contact us. To view our weekly ‘Best Buys’ list please click the link below:

http://www.deervalleyspecialist.com/best-buys

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Utah and Salt Lake City Honored For Being Top Place for Business

By diana

Jul 19, 2011

Utah has been in the news a lot lately getting recognition for being a good place for business. Governor Gary Herbert just announced that Fortune Magazine just listed Salt Lake City as one of the world's 15 "hottest" cities for business. Results came from both economic data and conversations with local leaders. Only two cities in the U.S were on the list, Salt Lake City, UT and Austin, TX.

The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development also came out with a "Utah Top Ten," list of awards or recognition the state has received recently. Here is that list:

1. Utah #1 Best State for Business & Careers - Forbes Magazine - Oct. 2010

2. Utah #1 for Expected Economic Recovery and #1 for Economic Outlook - ALEC

3. Utah #1 "Best States to Live" - Gallup Healthways

4. Utah #1 "Most Fiscally Fit State" - Forbes Magazine, 2010

5. Utah #1 Economic Dynamism - Kauffmann Foundation Nov. 2010

6. Utah #1 "Best Managed State" - Governing Magazine 2009

7. Utah #1 Biggest Increase in Exports (29% since April 2009) - US Dept. of Commerce

8. Utah #2 Top Pro-Business State - Pollina Corporate, 2009

9. Salt Lake City #2 "Best Cities for Public Transportation" - US News 2011

10. Utah #5 for Venture Capital - Kauffmann Foundation, Nov. 2010

As you can see Utah is doing quite well and rebounding better then most states from the weaken economy.

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Deer Valley Specialist Real Estate Tip of the the Week: Insulation

By diana

Jul 18, 2011

Insulation is the first line of defense for keeping cooling and heating costs in check. Winter lets out the warm arm and summer lets in the hot, so good insulation is essential to help resist the heat flow to keep the ‘good’ air in and the ‘bad’ air out. Today’s homes are usually well insulated, but even home less than ten years old can almost always benefit from added padding.

Start at the “top” with your house. More heat moves up and through the roof than through your walls and floor, so head to the attic first. Adding insulation to existing walls can be cost prohibitive, but keep it in mind if you’re planning a remodel.

Also find out what the right amount of insulation would be for your home. Things to keep in mind are the climate you live in and your home’s design. The Energy Department will provide rough estimates for minimum installation levels in six climate zones, but for a more accurate answer, check with a local building department. Radiant barriers aren’t a type of insulation, but they can reduce cooling costs anywhere from 2-10%, depending on the climate and the insulation in the attic.

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