Park City Weekend Picks for Sept. 30th-Oct. 2nd

By diana

Sep 30, 2011

It is absolutely breathtaking in Park City right now. The weather is perfect, the trees are a spectrum of red, orange, and yellow, and the air feels crisp and fresh each morning. It is going to be a great weekend and we have some wonderful things picked out for you to do.

Weekend Picks September 30th to October 2nd:

Park City Gallery Owners Fashion Stroll - The Park City Gallery Owners will present their first Fashion Stroll on Friday night. They have combined efforts with Farasha Boutique to combine art and fashion for one night only. Park City galleries will be displaying and selling the work of local and regional clothing designers in their galleries, in addition to their fine art. It is a great opportunity to see local designs in jewelry, shoes, and clothes and buy something unique for your wardrobe. The event goes from 6pm to 9pm at participating galleries on Main Street. There will also be an after party at Silver restaurant following the event.

Friday Night Wine Series - The Fox School of Wine offers a Friday night wine series class that explores five under $30 wines. Join in for fun discussion and light refreshments while learning about wine! See the class schedule at www.foxschoolofwine.com.

Odyssey Dance Theatre's "Thriller" - Once again the very popular award-winning Odyssey Dance Theatre's "Thriller" returns to the Egyptian Theatre for some Halloween fun. This dance theatre show will keep you entertained with their talented cast of dancers and amazing routines. The show starts Friday the 30th and runs through Sunday Oct. 2nd. Go to www.parkcityshows.com for more info on tickets and times.

Memphis Soul: The Music of Stax Records - The Stax Records Tour highlights the legacy of Stax Records, one of the most popular soul music record labels of all time. The tour features legendary musicians Steve Cropper, Duck Dunn, Eddie Floyd, and Lester Snell. They will be performing Saturday night at the Eccles Center for Performing Arts. The show starts at 7:30pm with tickets ranging from $18 to $65. For more info go to www.ecclescenter.org.

Kim's Cold Blooded Creatures at Swaner EcoCenter - Come play with a bearded dragon, albino python, tarantula, and many more creatures at the Swaner EcoCenter Saturday. Kim's Cold Blooded Creatures will delight kids and adults. Admission is $4 for members and $8 for non-members. The show starts at 1pm.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend and get out there and enjoy where ever you are!

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Celebration of New Park City to Salt Lake City Bus Route

By diana

Sep 29, 2011

There is a celebration going on this morning at the Park City Transit Center. They are officially celebrating the commencement of the Park City to Salt Lake City bus route that will begin October 2nd. The new route will give workers, skiers, students at the University of Utah, and anyone else wanting a convenient way to and from Park City without having to get in their car.

Fares are $5.50 one way, or monthly passes for $242. Plans call for 16 buses a day during the peak months of December to April, and 12 a day from May to November.

Stops will include: the Salt Lake Central Station; State Street at 200 South; University Hospital; a park-and-ride near the mouth of Parley’s Canyon; Jeremy Ranch; Kimball Junction; the Canyons resort; Park City Mountain Resort; Old Town Transit Center in Park City; and Deer Valley.

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Canyons and Solitude Link Considered

By diana

Sep 28, 2011

Talisker, the parent company of Canyons, acknowledged this week they are considering a link to Solitude Mountain Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The alignment would roughly run from the top of the Dreamcatcher lift at Canyons to a spot at the lower parking lot at Solitude. It is rumored that Solitude officials support the idea.

No time line has been set and permitting on the Solitude side would have to get approved through the United States Forest Service, plus other approvals from Salt Lake County and Summit County. More details are expected to emerge in the coming weeks. A connection would create 5200 acres of skiing terrain between the two resorts, a huge expanse that would make a big impact on marketing. But opposition is sure to come to from environmental watch dog groups. We will see what happens with this big announcement in the coming months!

See the article in The Park Record for full details on this breaking news: http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_18989190?source=most_viewed

Dreamcatcher Lift at Canyons

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New Restaurants Opening at Canyons

By diana

Sep 27, 2011

Now that the Canyons has expanded their terrain, big changes are coming to their food scene this winter. Talisker has announced that they are opening the first certified kosher restaurant at any ski resort in the country inside the Silverado Lodge. It is going to be called Bistro at Canyons with Talisker's executive chef John Murcko and staff preparing to-go kosher breakfasts and lunches. The cuisine will be innovative but on the Friday evening and Saturday afternoon traditional Sabbath meals will be offered. They will also plan kosher meal services for the entire vacation for families coming to visit the resort. The restaurant will also features an attached synagogue.

The Hyatt Escala

The Hyatt Escala Lodge recently started on a $3.5 million development of a restaurant and market to be called Hyatt Escala Provisions Company. It will be a gourmet food market, restaurant, and bar rolled into one. It is scheduled to open in November. The idea is to allow hotel guests to choose between enjoying a traditional restaurant atmosphere or buy food to prepare in their private kitchens. Executive chef Amanda Buchanan who came from the Hyatt Regency Atlanta will bring a menu of modern comfort food with an emphasis on local ingredients.

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Deer Valley Specialist Real Estate Tip of the Week: Offer on the Table

By Delia Reece

Sep 26, 2011

It’s been a lot of work getting your home ready for sale and you can’t wait to see it finally sold. So when your REALTOR® calls with your first bid, you are thrilled! Your euphoria is short-lived, however, when you hear that the offer is lower than you asked for. Should you work with this offer or wait for a better one?

One of the biggest mistakes a seller can make is to wait too long for something better. Usually offers that come in the first weeks of a listing are the most legitimate, and often one of the first buyers who responds to your listing is the one who ends up with your home.

So if you don’t like the original bid, your REALTOR® can help you come up with a counter-offer that is a reasonable compromise. A serious buyer will be willing to negotiate. Each party will have to make some concessions, but both should feel like winners in the end. 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.

Stag Lodge #27

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Weekend Picks for Fun in Park City

By diana

Sep 23, 2011

It is official summer is over and fall is here! This is one of our favorite times of year, with the colors changing daily on the mountains and the cool air awakening the senses in the morning, it is a great time to be in Park City. We love the excitement that winter is coming but aren't quite ready for the snow quite yet, we love the fall!

Here are our picks for fun events going on this weekend in Park City:

Park City Film Series - This week the Park City Film Series will present a special screenings of the extreme sport documentary, "The Art of Flight." Directed by Curt Morgan it will be sure to get your heart pumping as you watch the amazing athletes do what they do best. Screenings are on Friday at 6:30pm and 9:30pm, Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday at 6pm, at the Jim Santy Auditorium of the Park City Library. Go to www.parkcityfilmseries.com for more information.

Sundance Resort Harvest Festival - The Sundance Resort will hold it's annual Harvest Festival Saturday from 10am to 4pm. It is free and will feature music, food, crafts, art, and more. Great opportunity to experience the beauty of Sundance, which is about 40 minutes from Park City. Go to www.sundanceresort.com for more info.

"39 Steps" at the Egyptian Theatre - "39 Steps," is a who-dunit spy thriller and comedy with a cast of four that plays more than 140 characters. Performances will be on Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 6pm at the Egyptian Theatre on Main Street. Tickets range from $22-$25 for adults and $12-$15 for youth. Visit www.parkcityshows.com for tickets.

Park Silly Sunday Market - It is the final Park Silly Sunday Market of the season and they are going out with a bang! The day is going to be packed with musical performances by: Motherlode Canyon Band, Big Mirror, and Big Sam's Funky Nation, plus lots of vendors, food, beer garden and activities for kids. It is a free event and will have longer hours this week going from 10am to 8pm. So, come out to support this great event and see what all the silliness is about!

We hope you have a wonderful weekend and we know if you are in or around Park City you will find something fun to do!

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Park City Real Estate Best Buy of the Week

By diana

Sep 22, 2011

This week we picked a home that would be perfect for someone looking to buy their first home or someone looking to downsize. Located in the center of Sun Meadow this charming single family home offers a great floor plan, tons of light, and nice finishes. In addition to the three bedrooms on the upper floor there is a family room/loft area perfect for an entertainment area or home office. There is nice outdoor space with a covered front porch, a flagstone patio, and a large/flat back yard.

Sun Meadow is a great family neighborhood with close proximity to parks, Trailside Elementary School, the incredible trail system, and everything else Park City has to offer. Listed at $369,000 this is a rare opportunity to own a home in Park City for a price of a condo! Please let us know if you would like more information on this home or others like it. Go to our best buy page to see all our picks over the last few weeks: http://www.deervalleyspecialist.com/best-buys.

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Hike to the Summit of Mount Timpangos

By Delia Reece

Sep 21, 2011

One of our favorite things to do at the end of summer is hike to the top of beautiful Mount Timpangos. It is a difficult hike with the summit at 11,700 feet and about 16 miles round trip. This year the wildflowers were especially vibrant and the views can't be beat. If you ever want to do a challenging but amazing hike, look into this one it is incredible!

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Sundance Film Festival Pass Registration Starts Today

By diana

Sep 20, 2011

Sundance Film Festival will be held in Park City, January 19-29, 2012, but today is the first day to register for your chance to get the coveted tickets. Registration starting this morning at 9am and runs through Oct. 12th.

Purchase a festival pass or ticket package and get priority access to the films you want to see most, along with a host of other great benefits designed for Utah film lovers. Quantities are limited and you must first register for an opportunity to purchase. Once you register your will be emailed on Oct. 14th, with your purchase ticket time and date. Dates and times are choose randomly. Purchase time slots will take place between Tuesday Oct. 25 and Friday Oct. 28th. You must have a Utah ID or Utah Driver's License to be able to purchase these passes or tickets. Go to www.sundance.org to register today!

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Deer Valley Specialist Real Estate Tip of the Week: Your Credit Report

By Delia Reece

Sep 19, 2011

It’s important to take advantage of the government’s Fair Credit Reporting Act and get your free credit report every year, even if you aren't planning to get a loan soon. And when you do get your report, it’s essential to go over all the information in detail because, according to a study by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, nearly 80% of credit reports contain mistakes.

Inaccuracies in your credit report could cost you time and money during a loan process or could even derail it altogether. So it’s important to dispute any mistakes like incorrect account balances, bills from non-existing accounts, lower credit limits, old items that were handled years ago and even wrong addresses. All of these errors can raise suspicion with a lender and could impede the loan process.

Correcting your report is quite straightforward. Just go online to www.ftc.gov/freereports and follow their simple 2 step process to get your credit report up-to-date and in good condition before you meet with your lender. 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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