Nancy Tallman's (nancytallman) Blog

I read a lot of books, both fiction and non-fiction. If I learn one tip or trick from a non-fiction book, I consider the book worthy of my time. This year, I read some books that were above and beyond my highest expectations. Yes, there were tips and tricks. But even beyond that, these books made...

  “Aerie” noun ae·rie \ ˈer-ē , ˈir- , ˈā-(ə-)rē \ “an elevated often secluded dwelling, structure, or position”.  Looking at the definition of the word, I’d say The Aerie—the neighborhood where Old Town, Prospector and Lower Deer Valley intersect—is aptly named.In this week's blog, I will be hig...

 I was invited to contribute to TS Shipping’s “Ultimate Guide to Preparing for Your Move“. If you are preparing to move right now, be sure to check out the article, which includes insights from myself as well as Realtors based in New York and Florida.  If you are considering a move in the next ye...

According to the Park City Chamber Bureau, there are over 150 restaurants in Park City, Utah. Not too shabby for our small-but-growing town. There is a place for every mood, whim and craving. In fact, there are so many options that it can be difficult to decide where to go! This pleasant predicam...

I’ll be perfectly honest. I don’t know exactly why. I just know that more and more home sales are failing. I did some research online and the national numbers support this. According to a report by Trulia, nationally 3.9% of sales failed in 2016, up from 2.1% in 2015. The Park City Board of REALT...

About 4 years ago, one of my clients asked my opinion about a technology that would allow someone to buy a home online without using an agent. I told him “Buying a house is not like buying a car or booking a trip. I think people will use agents to buy homes.”I still believe this. A house is not a...

 Is the Open Concept House Here to Stay?From the house you grew up in to your Great Aunt’s current one, some homes were built in the days when more doors seemed tantamount to more value. But in today’s day and age, the open floor plan is all the rage. Builders are constructing homes with this in ...

The Relationship between Park City’s Schools and Property Values   I love living in a small town where one can actually meet the leaders of our community. Last Friday, both the Superintendent of the Park City School District, Dr. Ember Conley, and the School Board President, Julie Eihausen, upda...

Historically, you wouldn’t assume a resident of Utah to be a “wine-o”. In fact, you’d probably assume the opposite. But the times are changing. And while the quantity of Utah wineries might not match up to other states, the dedication of the winemakers is applaudable. I’ve had the pleasure of en...

Nancy Tallman July 17, 2017 0 Last week, Alfred Knotts, Transportation Manager for Park City Municipal and Carline Rodriguez, Regional Transportation Planning Director for Summit County, provided an update to the Park City Board of REALTORS about Park City public transit initiatives that will im...