Skiing at Park City Mountain yesterday

Park City Mountain may not have any new fancy lifts or a new gondola, but they have spruced up the place a bit and added some fun to the mountain. This picture ( however bad it is) was taken of a new trail marker off of Mc Conkey's lift. It has been a kid's favorite for a long time. It sends them through a quick moving run through the trees. It's bumpy, fast and fun! Warning - adults, don't try this run. I've done it before and it is so tight and the turns are so quick that our big skis can't do it as easily as the kids can.

These funky ski decorations are scattered throughout the mountain. I think I will start a collection of pictures with my son next to each of them.

Like what you see? Wish you had a ski home here in Park City? Click below to see some Old Town great deals. Then, call me to view them or to access more detailed information.
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Heather Feldman
Keller Williams Park City
435-731-0803

Ski Free the same day you arrive in Park City!

Yes, it's true - I have done it in years past. Here is the catch - don't expect to walk up without your redemption voucher and get your lift pass. You must follow protocol! The link at the bottom sends you to the page where you can sign up for your redemption voucher. Just do it!

Quick Start



2010-11 Quick START Vacation




It's a big claim: Catch a morning flight from almost anywhere and you can be on our slopes the same afternoon. The Park City Quick START (Ski Today and Ride Today) Vacation lets you convert your airline boarding pass into a same-day lift ticket to the Park City resort of your choice. It’s your chance to get a free same-day lift ticket at Deer Valley Resort, The Canyons Resort, or Park City Mountain Resort.



Please note: the date of redemption must be the same as on your boarding pass, no exceptions.



You will need to bring the completed, required redemption voucher, along with your same-day boarding pass and out of state photo I.D., to the resort ticket window, to receive your same-day lift ticket. You’ll discover the best skiing and riding you’ve ever experienced, not to mention the most conveniently located resort town in the West. Park City is located just 35 short minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport.



Quick START offer VALID from respective resort opening day to Wednesday, December 23, 2010.

(Not valid from Thursday, December 24, 2010 to Sunday, January 2, 2011.)



Valid from Monday, January 3 to Friday, February 18, 2011.

(Not Valid from Saturday, February 19 to Saturday, March 26, 2011.)



Valid Sunday, March 27 to respective resort closing day 2011.



Please read the following Rules & Regulations carefully. Once you have read and accepted the Quick START Rules & Regulations you may proceed to the registration form.



Online registration is required prior to departure. No exceptions.



•Valid at Deer Valley Resort, The Canyons Resort, or Park City Mountain Resort

•Offer valid for Salt Lake City International Airport arrivals via regularly scheduled commercial airline only

•Not valid for Utah residents

•Only one lift ticket per person, per boarding pass and redemption voucher. Fraudulently receiving more than one ticket per boarding pass and redemption voucher will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law

•Promotional offer valid for adult, child, and senior lift tickets. No snowboarders please at Deer Valley Resort

• The date of redemption must be the same as the date that appears on the visitor’s boarding pass into Salt Lake City International Airport. Flights arriving on a different day than the date of departure do not qualify for this promotion

•Same-day boarding pass must be presented at any resort ticket window and be accompanied by a current and valid out of state photo I.D. and a completed redemption voucher

•Please print two copies of your boarding pass in case the airline retains your boarding pass. Please note: If you are flying Southwest Airlines or US Air you must print two copies of your boarding pass as they will retain a copy

• If planning on using your mobile phone or PDA as an electronic boarding pass, you still must print a copy of your boarding pass to use with the Quick START voucher

•Baggage claim tickets will not be accepted if you do not have a boarding pass

•Boarding pass must be presented at time of program redemption. There are no exceptions to this rule

•Children must either have a photo I.D. or be accompanied by an adult with proper out of state photo I.D. and redemption voucher

•Lift tickets are non-transferable, not for resale and have no dollar value

•Quick START promotional dates begin with each individual resorts' opening date and ends on their respective closing dates

•Promotional program offer/voucher is not redeemable at Deer Valley Resort if they reach their skier capacity

•Quick START promotion may not be applied to other programs or multi-day tickets

•Other promotional rules and regulations may apply. Promotion may be cancelled without advanced notice.

WARNING: Printing and using fraudulent airline boarding passes is a serious crime and will be reported to the Park City Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security, which may seriously affect your future ability to fly domestically and internationally.


http://www.parkcityinfo.com/quickstart/

Park City Mountain Resort offering discounted lift tickets to Deer Valley and Canyons passholders

Now that is smart! All of these poor people that spent the big buck on season passes for Deer Valley and The Canyons are in luck! Park City Mountain is offering them a way to ski today and for cheaper than normal so they don't feel so left out. (Maybe next year they will buy a PCMR pass!)

Check out the article below:
http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_16730039?source=most_viewed

Lots of Snow in Park City Utah today

WOW and double Wow! Park City Snow today. As of about 4pm yesterday, not much snow was sticking to the ground. Well, let me tell you this - it started snowing and it has hardly stopped. Last night was a white out, we could only see where we were going by looking a the reflective freeway markers on the side of the road. Same thing off and on today. Check out the furniture on the deck of my 950 Lowell listing. Had to dig my way in. The front steps had been shoveled much earlier in the day and the rear deck was about 2 feet deep in snow. The Park City Mountain parking lot was pretty full too.

Almost looks like a big fluffy cake

More snow to come. At least 2 more storms and another 36"!!!!

Park City Mountain $25 lift tickets! Benefit for The Peace House

OMG!
Park City Mountain is doing a great thing. They are offering $25 lift tickets to everyone to benefit The Peace House in Park City http://www.peacehouse.org/ . Please note the dates the tickets are valid - Nov 20 to December 19.

Peace House is the beneficiary of Park City Mountain Resort's "Benefit Days" lift tickets. Lift tickets are only $25...and all sales go directly to Peace House! The tickets are valid Opening Day (scheduled for November 20) to December 19. Peace House will NOT be directly selling the lift tickets. Rather, lift tickets are available at the following locations:



Cole Sport (Park Avenue location)


Jans


Zions Resort Bank (both Park City locations)


The Sports Den (located in Salt Lake City)


Lift ticket quantities are limited...once they are gone...that's it!

Park City Mountain to open Saturday Nov 20, 2010!

Wow, it is that time again! Park City Mountain is opening this Saturday. Who will be on the slopes? Unless I am showing property, I will be there. Not tons of snow yet, but it will come. Payday and First Time and Three Kings lifts will be running.Only a few runs will be open, but hey, it is skiing before Thanksgiving - no complaining here!


As quoted from the ParkRecord:
PCMR prepares to open

Park City Mountain Resort is scheduled to open Saturday, Nov. 20. The PayDay, First Run and Three Kings lifts (with Three Kings providing access to the terrain park) will be open, with remaining lifts opening as snow conditions allow. Discounted early season lift tickets are:$55 for full day, $45 for half day for adults ages 13 and up. $35 for full day, $25 for half day for kids ages 7-12,. Children age six and under ski for free with a paying adult. The lifts will begin turning at 9 a.m.For more information go to www.parkcitymountain.com -Christopher Kamrani

Hyatt comes to The Canyons in Park City

I was hanging at Maxwell's a few weeks ago with a client after an afternoon of house hunting. We ran into her loan officer and a group of friends eating and drinking at the bar. Turns out I was introduced to the new General Manager of the Hyatt property here in Park City. Claudia hails from Germany originally and most recently the Hyatt property in Maui. I hope she will like it here. She said she has already purchased some snow boots to replace her open toe shoes.

Rumor has it the Hyatt is vying for another property at the Canyons before the ski season is through.....



Hyatt to brand Escala Lodges - The Park Record

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Glenwild Golf Course, Park City Utah

Wow! Who knew you could get a beautiful home in Glenwild for $1,249,000!
The finished area is small, just over 2100 sq ft, but what a great way to get into this high end private golf community for considerably less than most homes in Glenwild.

Glenwild has been voted "BEST IN UTAH" by Golf Digest and is just minutes from Park City's Main Street and the 3 ski resorts. Glenwild has 950 acres of pristine golf course surrounded by only 200 homes. Glenwild has beautiful views of Park City Mountain , Deer Valley, The Canyons and the Uintah mountains depending on which direction you are facing. It is surrounded by Park City's wonderful trail system, perfect for biking and hiking when you are not golfing. Homes there range from the one mentioned above at $1,249,000 to almost 8 Million dollars. Average sales price pulled from all closed sales - boom time and now- approx 3 Million.

Interested? Check out the link below and contact me if you have any additional questions.


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Heather Feldman
Heather@parkcityhousehunters.com

PARK CITY OLD TOWN CHALET FOR SALE

Heather Feldman | Keller Williams Park City Real Estate | (435) 731-0803 950 Lowell Ave, Park City, UT Park City Old Town Chalet. Walk to Skiing and Historic Main Street. 2BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $675,000 Year Built 1970 Sq Footage 2,078 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 3 Parking 2 Uncovered spaces Lot Size 4,356 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Charming Old Town Chalet located within walking distance to Park City Mountain Resort and historic Main Street. Built on two full lots, this A-Frame home comfortably sleeps 10 and is offered fully furnished & ready to occupy. Secluded decks nestled amongst the trees come complete with Hot Tub and are ripe for entertaining. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has 2 lofts and two owner lock out storage areas. Tongue and groove wood vaulted ceilings add to the charm and ambiance. Ceiling-to-floor windows in the great room showcase this beautifully wooded double lot with expansion possibilities. Remodeled home features slate floors, upgraded cabinets and tile. Separate Sauna house included along with 2 assigned parking spots. Excellent opportunity for a primary residence or a rental property. Square footage source is public record. Buyer to verify all to their satisfaction. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Excellent Opportunity for a ski residence or an income property ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Front Exterior Rear Deck Kitchen Side Deck with Hot Tub Living Room from Loft Master Bedroom Upper Loft Living Room Loft Bathroom Bathroom 2 Bedroom 2 Wooded lot, rear of home Separate Sauna House Contact info: Heather Feldman Keller Williams Park City Real Estate (435) 731-0803 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Oct 30, 2010, 2:23pm PDT

What message is your FOR SALE sign sending part 2

As you may have read in part 1 of this subject, "Price Reduced" riders on a For Sale sign can send the wrong message to potential buyers. Ok, that being said, what about a "Sale Pending" sign rider?

Does it tell a potential buyer to drive on by and not even consider your home? What if the sale fails? Not so unusual these days with financing tough to come by.

Potential buyers may have dismissed this home and may not come back. Nobody likes to fall in love with a home they ultimately cannot have. The opportunity is lost. Others may be thrilled it is available again, but will they wonder what happened? Will they believe what the listing agent tells them about why it fell out or will they wonder if there was a problem with the home?

Any thoughts?

The Canyons gondola and Heated chair lift progress

Quick update today... The Canyons gondola tower is in place! No sign of the heated Orange Bubble lift yet, although I was told it will originate from the exact point where the gondola used to be - right near the Grand Summit Hotel. The pictures may look a bit fuzzy - it was snowing and the wind was blowing.


Old Gondola location and skeleton



New gondola posts



New gondola housing

 With all of the improvements happening at The Canyons, now is a great time to grab a ski condo at Silverado, Red Pine, Hidden Creek, Escala or the Waldorf Astoria before everyone else figures out what a great resort this is.
Click on this link to see some great properties available right now at The Canyons:
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Heather Feldman
Keller Williams Park City
435-731-0803
heather@parkcityhousehunters.com

The Canyons improvements will be ready for opening day!

Great News! It appears the improvements at The Canyons will be ready in time for opening day. See the  link to the Parkrecord article below featuring a press conference with Todd Burnette, VP of Marketing at The Canyons.

Looks like the new heated lift , Orange Bubble Express will have 2 drop spots - the first appears to drop near Lookout Cabin, the second up near Sun Peak Express lift.  I wonder if they have plans for nighttime and summer dining at Lookout Cabin? I would go. Food is great, the view off the outdoor deck is to die for - a great deck for summer weddings and parties.

For all of you that have skied the right side of The Canyons - Upper Boa, Kestrel, Rendevous Ridge or if you take the runs off of Doc's - Thunder Road, Diablo, Badlands- (some of my faves), the problem always was getting to the base from there. It appears they have not yet solved this.

You get to the bottom and have to take a rope tow ( indicated on the map as a surface lift) then hoof it to the base of the gondola. The rope tow is still showing - it is called Rip Cord on the map. I have called it many things, but never Rip Cord! We can only hope they have altered the terrain to eliminate the uphill walk. Now that the gondola has moved, we may be able to ski once we leave the rope tow. Check back for updates!

Check out the link to the Canyons trail map below.
http://thecanyons.com/trail_maps.html

Parkrecord article about The Canyons:
http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_16409574?source=most_viewed

Is it Winter or is it Fall?

As promised I have a few pictures of Park City's first snowfall this season. Last night as I fell asleep it was blowing and raining. I woke up to plenty of fresh powdery snow! I live at about 6500 ft and I got about 3-4 inches.

Park City Mountain , Deer Valley and The Canyons are not yet showing any totals and when I called them they did not have any measurements. Bummer!
Well, we know it is not quite skiiable yet, but if you are a ski fanatic you want to know NOW!!

Check out the snow on my hot tub!

This picture was taken about 7:30 or 8:00 this morning

This one was taken just a few minutes ago at about 3:00 pm mountain time. How gorgeous the bright yellow trees are against the snow.

Snow on the Mountains in Park City!

I woke up today and viola - snow on the mountains. Time to start thinking about skiing Park City! We are supposed to get up to 2 feet of snow by Wednesday. I will post some pics as soon as the snow fog lifts.

Is there a perfect home?

A client I am working with is considering a home here in Park City that is technically new, but has sat unattended for 1.5 years.

He brought a "builder" friend to look at a home he is considering. They looked at the outside only, and the friend had quite a few things to say about this particular home. He pointed out several maintenance issues - or lack of maintenance on the exterior of this home. He told his friend he would not even pay an amount that is $100K under what the buyer is willing to pay for this home. Clearly this "builder" friend does not know the Park City market. At the price range this home is in, pretty much everything needs a bit of work if not a complete gutting.

Sure, the elements do some damage here and all homes need maintenance. That does not mean the home is necessarily in bad shape. Does this "builder" guy think he is doing his friend a favor? Is there a home that is perfect? Don't le him look at a 20 year old home! THERE WILL BE NOTHING RIGHT ABOUT IT!

One of the things the Due Diligence time frame is for is to figure out what condition the home is in. A licensed inspector comes to the home, looks at everything that can effect the functioning of the home. With the list the inspector provides we can ask the seller to address the items. The inspector is an unbiased party - not trying to impress his friend with his knowledge. The buyer can then decide whether to purchase with their eyes wide open.

Best outdoor Fall lunch spot in Park City and Deer Valley

How fabulous is my life that I can head off to the St. Regis Deer Valley for a business lunch?
The day was just like you read about in books - clear skies, crisp cool air and beautiful. The Aspen trees are still golden in color and are stunning against the evergreens. We sat outside on the deck overlooking the now bare ski runs. We were the only ones out there. It was peaceful.

As always the food at the St. Regis was delicious. Two of us had the shrimp salad with avocado, mixed greens and a beurre blanc for a dressing. I am not a salad lover, but it was pretty awesome. One of us had the butternut squash soup and the goat cheese fondue appetizer. I could have been happy just sipping the goat cheese! It was to die for. Grapes, beets and bread to dip. Ahhhh. Life is good.

Every meal we have had at the St. Regis has been fabulous. Atmosphere and good food. Yum.

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Park City's foreclosures

I have been given the assignment by some of my buyers to find them a screaming deal on a bank owned or short sale property here in Park City.

I make sure I am out looking at pretty much every home that is available so I am already prepared when I start working with a buyer. What I find to be the most frustrating is the lack of choices within the pricing criteria I am given. Here I have willing buyers and there is not much to choose from when it comes to bank owned properties.

Some of the short sales can be good deals, but the typical story is most buyers don't want to wait the long time frames required to buy these properties. I counsel my buyers that these can take a long time and 9 times out of 10 buyers move on. It is tough to put your life on hold hoping the bank will respond to the offer, hoping the bank's other divisions won't foreclose before the short sale division approves the offer. Gotta be flexible to buy a short sale!

Anyway, I suppose it is a testament to the strength of Park City's economy that we don't have a bunch of bank owned homes sitting around. Those that come up are scooped up quickly. With buyers that are not based here in Park City, it is tough to get them to make a decision long distance quickly enough. Now with foreclosures coming to a halt it ought to be even more interesting.

For help finding a great home or condo here in Park City, call me at 435-731-0803
Heather Feldman
Keller Williams Park City
heather@parkcityhousehunters.com

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Park City Ski Home available for Sale

Heather Feldman | Keller Williams Park City Real Estate | heather@parkcityhousehunters.com | 435-731-0803 Mountain Ranch, Park City, UT Mountain Ranch Estates home with beautiful views of Park City Mountain and The Canyons! 6BR/4+2BA Single Family House offered at $1,435,000 Year Built 2002 Sq Footage 5,529 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 4 full, 2 partial Floors 3 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 31,305 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This 6 bedroom, 6 bath masterpiece features a grand entry with vaulted ceilings in the Great Room and spectacular vistas of The Canyons ski resort from nearly every room. The stylish kitchen is ideal for entertaining, complete with Viking appliances, granite countertops and island, a breakfast bar and a built-in breakfast nook with window seat. The spacious deck and outdoor patio area are perfect for summer get-togethers and overlook a large, fenced backyard that provides the perfect play area for the entire family…and your pets too! This mountain rustic home is elegantly appointed and offers two bedrooms with lofts, perfect for sleepovers. In fact, this home can easily sleep upwards of 20 people. The quaint front porch looks out to a beautiful water feature and is just steps away from the Mountain Ranch trails and walking distance to Trailside Elementary and the famous Park City bus route. MLS 9979758 see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Tile floor - Family room - Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Granite countertop - Stainless steel appliances - Basement - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - Just steps to the Park City Mountain Trails - Walk to Trailside Elementary and the PC Free Bus ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Entry and view Master Bath kitchen Exterior rear Great Room Lower Level Family Room Contact info: Heather Feldman Keller Williams Park City Real Estate heather@parkcityhousehunters.com 435-731-0803 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Sep 1, 2010, 7:49pm PDT

The Canyons Gondola and Beach progress pictures

Showing property at The Canyons yesterday - again. Westgate whole ownership condos and Silverado whole ownership condos. Both at great prices.

This time I took pics. Not great pics, but good enough to see the progress of the 2 biggest changes at The Canyons.

The new Gondola towers are under construction. We decided the only way the new Gondola path will work is for it to make a turn at this new tower to the new base. We'll see...

The new Gondola base and Beach. The concrete footings have been in for a while, but now they are preparing the area for the beach and placement of the new Gondola base. Still no sign of the heated domed chair. On my next hike from Sun Peak area I will check out the far side of The Canyons to see if anything is completed. Check back for updates!

Heather Feldman

Keller Williams RE

435-731-0803

Heather@parkcityhousehunters.com

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The Canyons Golf Course Official Ground Breaking

Finally! It has been at least 10 years in the making. Way back in 2003 I heard about this golf course in Park City at The Canyons for the first time. My husband writes for Golf Vacations Magazine golfvacationsmag.com and was invited to Park City to write an article about the soon to be Canyons Golf Course. Well, as you can guess the golf course was delayed, and delayed and delayed.

If you wish to take a look at all of the history, infighting and drama go to parkrecord.com and search for The Canyons Golf Course. It will read like a soap opera. I knew Talisker would get the job done. All those years of waiting and poof! Talisker buys the resort, golf course goes in.

From a Real Estate point of view, homeowners and Realtors alike have been waiting for this golf course to happen. Just the fact the golf course is official should get some buyers off the fence and feeling like they are getting in at a great time - before the rest of the world figures out The Canyons is a four season fabulous resort. Prices are great and the golf course will increase summer traffic.

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To see a few great deals at the Canyons, click below:

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Many of these are ski-in, ski-out and easy to rent when not in use.

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Speaking at a groundbreaking event Tuesday morning, Canyons Managing Director Mike Goar said he expects golfers to begin playing the course in 2013.

"Technically, the golf course construction is underway and will be underway in earnest next spring," Goar said. "It's been a long time coming, a lot of hard work by a lot of people."

To view the Park Record article click below:
http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_16136010?source=most_viewed
 
Heather Feldman
Keller Williams Park City Real Estate
435-731-0803
Heather@ParkCityHouseHunters.com

BEAUTIFUL PARK CITY FALL COLORS!

Took a drive today through areas of Park City, Brighton, Solitude and on into Snowbird and Alta. All in the pursuit of Fall Color. The best areas for getting those great shots are in Guardsmans Pass, the seasonal access through Deer Valley's Empire Pass Area into Brighton and Solitude. Just gorgeous. We are so spoiled here in Park City.

The photo to the left was taken near Brighton.

On the way down into Little Cotonwood Canyon. Can't remember its name. Sorry - anyone know?

Ok, this one below was really taken in Fall of 08, but I decided to include it!

Staging and Preparing your Home for Showings

I know, I rant on and on about this. There is a reason for it - I go into so many homes each week here in Park City, Utah that the homeowners have apparently never read any of this information! Toilets are not flushed, rooms are too crowded with outdated furniture, homes are dirty - the list goes on and on.

This is part 2 of staging and preparing your home for showings. Please see my blog link below for part 1  http://pcrealestate.blogspot.com/2010/06/staging-tips-to-sell-your-home.html

1.Get Them at the Curb.
You've seen them, and I have been driving them. Buyers hunkered low in their cars in front of your house making judgements about your entire home based on the curb appeal before deciding whether to go in or just move on. Make these potential buyers fall in love with your home from the street by adding potted plants and flowers, power-washing patios and walkways, weeding the garden and mowing the lawn. It's your first chance to make a good impression, so you've got to make it count.

2. Make repairs.
Make your home a Buyer's dream. Make it a no repairs needed home. Buyers see one item and they look for more. Repair squeaky doors, chipped or smudged paint as well as broken fixtures and fittings that you've neglected

3. Apply a fresh coat of paint.
It's the best bang for your buck that will quickly refresh a dull, dated room. Slap a fresh, neutral color on the space. Choose a beige or taupe for living spaces and a neutral green or bronze for bathrooms

4. Consider replacing furnishings.
Think about removing or replacing worn or outdated furnishings and get rid of extra pieces. The time has come to move beyond matching furniture, so break up your sets; dated can easily become eclectic with rearranging and removing. Consider consulting with a professional staging company for design direction and advice on rental furnishings to create an inviting home with broad appeal to a wide range of buyers. Remember, most buyers cannot see past the 1970's prints or the worn couch. The Park City look is a bit rustic, with some contemporary looks upcoming.

5. Take a hike.
No buyers want to discuss your home while you are standing there. On average, my clients spend about 20-30 minutes in a home that has some promise; very few stay more than 5 minutes in a house with the seller in earshot. If nothing else, go for a walk or to a neighbor's house for a few minutes. Let your home speak for itself. If you have done your job of staging and preparing for showings, you can walk away with confidence.


Heather Feldman


Keller Williams Park City Real Estate


435-731-0803
heather@parkcityhousehunters.com

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High West Distillery in Park City and my favorite whiskey drink

I finally did it. I played tourist yesterday and took the High West Distillery tour here in Park City. It was great! I am already a big fan of High West's Rendezvous Rye, but I took the opportunity to check out the other varieties.

Terry was our tour guide and he did a wonderful job of giving us the low down on how whiskey, rye and vodka are made.Very complicated process. They use local Utah ingredients - that's good. Terry took us through the process, but it is already gone from the brain. I guess the most important thing is it tastes great.
They make their spirits in small batches so every one will taste slightly different, unlike the big mass produced ones where they all taste the same.


I have already consumed several bottles of the Rendezvous Rye since it appeared on the scene in 2007, but I think I have found a new, more expensive love -  Rocky Mountain Rye 16 year old. Here is what they say about it: 

Because of its unusually high rye mashbill compared to other older rye whiskies, Rocky Mountain Rye 16 Year Old is the rye-est rye sipping whiskey you’ll ever taste. We’ve only got 173 barrels of it. So experience this very unusual rye whiskey now—before it’s all gone

I say it is pretty darn good.

Our tour concluded with viewing the rest of the Park City property which consists of the old Livery and Garage - my favorite side and the restaurant side where they only serve dinner in small intimate rooms. 

Next time in Park City, take the tour. After all, it is the only distillery you can ski-in and ski out of. 

My favorite High West drink: Lemonade, Rendezvous Rye with a bit of ginger. Excellent!

LaCroix Interview on the Park City Mountain Morning Show

In this video you will see mu husband, Larry touting LaCroix water on Park City TV's Mountain Morning show. My favorite flavors are Orange and Grapefruit.

Utah is starting to add JOBS!

Utah is starting to add jobs: Utah added 17,200 jobs for the 12 months ended in July, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services. The numbers represented a 1.5 percent gain, compared to flat growth for the U.S. Utah’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in July at 7.2 percent, compared to the U.S. unemployment rate of 9.5 percent, also unchanged. According to UDWS, “The worst of the recession appears to be behind Utah.” 

Great News! Utah Jobs are becoming plentiful again.

The Canyons in Park City upcoming Golf Course Announcement

Officials anxiously await announcement about golf course at The Canyons

Dignitaries may attend ceremony at resort on Sept. 21

Patrick Parkinson, Of the Record staff

Posted: 09/07/2010 05:06:21 PM MDT

This month, a slew of dignitaries are planning to attend a ground-breaking ceremony for a golf course at The Canyons. Heated negotiations between property owners near the ski area appear to have ended and Summit County Manager Bob Jasper said construction of the golf course could be underway next spring.
Jasper blamed the construction delay on legal disputes between different property owners near The Canyons.
"We were trying to get them to quit litigating with each other and come together. I'm not telling you we are totally together. There are still some lawsuits out there, but most of it is resolved and that will allow for considerable investment in The Canyons," Jasper said in a telephone interview. "In the latest effort we were working with some 20 different property owners, everything from Talisker to Intermountain Healthcare, which also owns land there."
Talisker is the owner of The Canyons. But for the golf course to be built several other property owners near the resort needed to transfer their land.
"We've gotten everything through escrow," Jasper said. "It's starting to come together and it is coming together in a way that will be an economic engine for the county."
Officials expect to unveil a map of the proposed golf course at a ceremony Sept. 21, Jasper said.
"We'll show how it's going to be laid out," he said.
Course designers have been hired by Talisker and the Resort Village Management Association, Jasper said.
"I think it's going to be a

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high-quality golf course," Jasper said about the public course. "The sense I have is that they have brought in people who really know what they are doing to help not only on the golf course, but they brought in some people who really have expertise in terms of realigning the chairlifts and the redesigning of The Canyons itself." A Talisker spokeswoman said resort officials are confident that construction of the golf course will begin soon.
"The Canyons is working hard with the RVMA, the county and other landowners toward an imminent announcement about the golf course. The Canyons, with its commitment to excellence, has made fantastic strides with three new lifts and many more advancements yet to come. Summit County has done a great job of getting players to the table and moving this issue forward so that the residents and visitors of Summit County will have a fantastic golf course to enjoy," Talisker spokeswoman Lisa Roskelley said in a prepared statement.
Jasper described Talisker officials as "tough negotiators."
"It has been fair," Jasper said about the talks. "They have been able to focus on the bigger picture When you're in a litigation mode it's sometimes difficult to step back."

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