It takes just 26 seconds for a guest to form an opinion of your home when they walk through the front door. What does your space say about you? While we try to resist the urge to judge, there's no doubt that first impressions count.

Whether you're expecting guests or you're hoping to transform your spare room into a rental, experts agree there are five key areas that friends notice first about your house. Thankfully, it takes minutes to correct them. Here, Miranda Cresswell, brand director at OneFineStay, and Ariel Kaye, CEO of Parachute and the newly opened Parachute Hotel, explain the most effective ways to update your home before guests arrive. Got five minutes to spare? Make these simple changes for a home that makes a lasting impression.

Deer Valley Resort will open for summer operations his Friday June 14!  It is going to be a beautiful weekend to get outside some hiking or biking.  Here are some of the other fun things happening this weekend in Park City:

Summit Yoga Series at Montage Deer Valley - The Montage Deer Valley will hold a free guided meditation and yoga session on Friday from 9-10am.  It will be led by on of the Montage's in-house fitness experts and will be held on the mountain lawn. 

Friends of Summit County Library Used Book Sale -  A used book sale will be open to the public with the Friends of the Summit County Library on Friday and Saturday starting at 10am.  It will be held at the Summit County Library Kimball Junction Branch.  Great way to get some books for

Secluded but never isolated…Discovery Ridge is located at Parleys Summit, just 15 minutes from Park City's ski resorts, restaurants, art galleries, shopping, and more or 15 minutes from the Salt Lake Valley. Residences of Discovery Ridge have the best of Park City and Salt Lake at their fingertips.  Discovery Ridge will feature 42 single family homes and 25 town-homes situated on 72 acres, with 75% preserved as open space.  Discovery Ridge is also adjacent to 1000+ acres of the Toll Canyon open space.  Residents will have access to endless miles of hiking and biking trails, yet be close to Park City and Salt Lake City. 

Located near the Summit Park area, Discovery Ridge is located in the Park City School District.  The town-homes range from 2-3

Its that wonderful time of year again when the Park City Farmers Market opens for the 2019 season!  We are so excited for the fresh fruit, veggies, flowers, local artisans, and so much more.  It will take place again at the Silver King parking lot located at Park City Mountain Resort.  It is every Wednesday from 12pm-5pm through October or until the weather starts turning too cold.  We look forward to going every Wednesday it is one of the best things about Park City in the summer!

The full press release below and also available here on the CVMA website: https://canyonsvma.com/park-city-mountain-announces-plans-to-install-new-lift-for-2019-20-season/

PARK CITY, Utah – May 22, 2019 – Park City Mountain today announced plans to install a new lift in time for the 2019-20 season, pending permits. The fixed grip quad chairlift, named “Over and Out,” will transport guests from a location near the bottom of the Tombstone Express Lift and unload near the top of Sunrise Lift on the front side of the mountain. As the name suggests, this lift will provide a quicker, more direct route for skiers and riders to access Canyons Village from the center of the resort.

“Since combining Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons Resort in 2015, our

Beginning May 24, Park City Mountain will offer a variety of outdoor activities at the Park City Base Area including one of the world’s longest alpine slides; the ZipRider and Flying Eagle Zip Lines; a 4,000 ft alpine coaster; and miles of hiking, mountain biking opening date is yet to be determined. PayDay Lift will open on May 24 followed by Crescent Lift on June 17. Town Lift will be open for scenic rides beginning June 17 through August 21. New this summer, Park City will also offer three new attractions for children weighing between 30 – 100lbs., including a small kids’ zipline and kids’ challenge course that are targeted to open Memorial Day Weekend and a kids’ summer tubing hill targeted to open in July.

Canyons Village
The Canyons Village Base

This year was the 10th annual Running with Ed relay race that raises funds for the Park City School District.  It is a fun 38 mile relay race that goes through out Park City with teams competing and raising funds for a great cause! Over 1500 people braved a cold snowy start on Saturday but ended up with a beautiful sunny day.  Over $250,000 was raised for the Park City Educational Fund programs which enrich students, teachers, and schools! 

Our Brokerage, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Utah Properties, always competes and this year we went away with the top prize for raising the most money of any team!  We were able to raise over $10,000, through the support of all the giving real estate agents, our owner, and all the friend and family members also

Outdoor Main Street dining will return in the coming weeks, with several dining decks installed for the warm months at select Main Street restaurants.  The Park City Council has to authorize the lease, with these restaurants making the cut: 501 on Main, Crystal Park Cantina, The Eating Establishment, Flanagan's on Main, Main Street Pizza & Noodle, Shabu, and Fletcher's.  

The dining deck program began in 2010 and has been popular ever since, City Hall charges the restaurants with decks a fee that coincides with the lost revenue from paid parking they would otherwise collect if the decks were not there.  The decks are a great way to attract people to come to Main Street to eat and enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery and of course makes for good people

Landscaping is one of the most important ways to increase your property’s value quickly. In fact, a gorgeous landscape design can increase the value of your home by at least 5 to 11 percent—and maybe more. The best part about landscaping is that even though it’s one of the most valuable home improvements you can make, it’s also one of the easiest. If you’re wondering how to turn your landscape into one of your home’s most valuable assets, here are some tips to get you started.

 1. Match Landscape to Your Home’s Style

The best way to get an excellent return on investment with landscaping is to make sure it fits with your home’s style. For instance, if you own a Victorian home, a Japanese garden will be sorely out of place and may even lower your

This week Deer Valley Resort announced its additions and changes to its summer programming that is set to begin June 14.  A new trail has been added, it is called Undertow and is a 2.5 mile, intermediate-level single track mountain bike trail that can be accessed from the Homestake Express lift on Bald Eagle Mountain.  It is a flow trail and features rollers, berms, and connects the mid and lower mountain terrain.  

The SCOTT Enduro Cup has been cancelled this year.  Deer Valley has hosted it since 2016 and before that it was held at Park City Mountain's Canyons Village.  

Deer Valley will continue to host its Summer Adventure Camp, in which children between 2 and 12 participate in outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking, climbing, crafting,