Park City, Utah is known for their skiing, the Sundance film festival which brings hundreds of celebrities each year, dozens of luxury resorts, outdoor summer music concerts and breathtaking mountains. Did you know that Park City is also one of the very best places in the country to enjoy an unforgettable hot air balloon ride while soaring 6,000 feet in the air above some of Utah’s most amazing landscapes?  Park City is actually home to several hot air balloon companies which offer the perfect opportunity for a memorable date, a romantic proposal that will top her expectations, as a family reunion activity, a company incentive or as a solo adventure to remember.  Each hot air balloon service in the area employs certified, experienced hot air balloon pilots, many of whom have been pilot... 08/22/2014

If you’re looking for a unique daytime activity with your family or an exciting date night in Utah that’s different than a movie and dinner, Park City provides activities that are far from typical. For those interested in mixing a little mystery in with their history, Park City is the place to enjoy an autumn or winter’s evening learning more about the town’s spooky past. Every ski season, “Park City Ghost Tours” take nightly group gatherings on a tour of the town while sharing some of the most memorable ghost stories gathered over the years. Every night at 8 p.m., anyone who is interested can meet at “Miner’s Park” on 415 Main Street in downtown Park City where tour guides dressed in early 20th century attire will take the group on a historical walk filled with ghost stories gathered ... 07/31/2014

The Montage Deer Valley is the newest and arguably one of the finest luxury hotels in the Park City area, opening it's doors to guests and owners in December 2010.  It is located in the Empire Pass area of Deer Valley directly adjacent to the Empire Day lodge and the Ruby and Empire Express lifts.  It also provides easy ski access to the Lady Morgan lift.  Using the Montage as your base you can easily access all areas of the mountain and all terrain levels.   The Montage Deer Valley has 174 guest rooms and suites and 81 privately owned residences located on the top 6 floors of the hotel.  They range in size from one to four bedrooms and 1,200 to 6,800 square feet in size. These residences boast high ceilings, large private balconies, gourmet kitchens, gorgeous stone master baths and exp... 07/25/2014

The Kimball Arts Festival is a regular celebration of art and artistic endeavors while serving as the primary fundraiser for the well-known Kimball Art Center each and every year. The late Bill Kimball founded the Kimball Art Center in 1976 with plans to spread art education and appreciation throughout the community through regular art education seminars, gallery tours free of charge and monthly “Art Talks” for students and appreciators of art throughout the community. During The Kimball Arts Festival visitors can enjoy walking through numerous galleries which showcase some of the most talented artists in photography, painting, ceramics, printmaking, drawing and sculpture in all their forms. Kimball Art Center Executive Director, Robin Marrouche says, “As the largest three-day event in... 07/25/2014

Park City is a great place to golf, ski, snowboard, sight-see, climb, hike, or enjoy the views, but did you know that Park City offers some of the best coffee shops in the country? If you’re tired of the same old coffee shops in the valley, and you’re looking for something truly unique, Atticus Coffee Shop and Park City Coffee Roaster offer some of the best places in the area for sitting back, relaxing, and enjoying a great cup of coffee or tea. Atticus Coffee Shop Located on Park City’s historic Main Street, Atticus Coffee, Books, and Tea House offers an eclectic atmosphere, books, gifts, great food, and even better coffee. The customers say they really like the mismatched furniture, gift cards, and stationary. It’s a one-of-a-kind place where you can sit back, relax, read, and of cou... 07/18/2014

Real estate sales in Greater Park City for the second quarter of 2014 present quite a few different talking points regarding the Park City, UT real estate market. The combine number of sales for single family homes, condominiums and vacant lots fell by 12% compared to the same quarter last year. This is the first comparative drop in quarterly sales volume in nearly 4 years. The drop in sales was lead almost entirely by a drop in single family home sales. But while the number of sales dropped, the median Park City area single family home sales price rose by 5%. Inventory levels have also risen, so we may be seeing a slight “push back” from buyers to the price increases. Home sales in the $500K-$750K represent the hottest portion of the market. This market segment in the Park City area sa... 07/15/2014

Summer is the best time of year for a round of golf in Park City, mainly because the area offers some of the best golf courses in the country. Both novice and seasoned golfers like Park City because it offers a wide variety of courses for all types. If you like to golf, Park City offers several golf courses to challenge your skills. Since the resort is located about 30 minutes from Salt Lake International Airport, you can fly in, set your tee-time, and go golfing, all within the same day.   Most people think of Park City as a place for skiing and snowboarding, but it’s really a town full of activities and fun things to do, such as golfing, hiking, fishing, hot air ballooning and more. In fact, Park City and Heber Valley have recently joined the ranks of some best places to golf in the ... 07/11/2014

Summer 2014 sees a construction boom in Park City, UT. Winter in Park City Utah is a tough time to build, that isn’t to say that there are not a lot of construction projects going on during the winter, they are just more prevalent during the summer months.   From the turn off highway 80 traveling into Park City the new construction can be seen. The Newpark Terrace townhomes above the parking garage at Newpark Town Center are taking shape; sixty percent of the sixty. The additional retail space at Redstone is done and the retail center is busier than ever. New exterior siding is being installed at the Fox Point at Redstone condominiums (this clears a long running lawsuit between the original builder and the HOA). Another small residential development is also working its way through the p... 07/10/2014

We held an open house for one of Paul Benson's listings at 8417 Stewart Rd. in Sundance UT the other day and this is truly a spectacular property that I wanted to share with you today. The home itself is a 5 bedroom, 6 bath home on 3 levels for a total of 6,900 square feet.  It is set up for an owner to lock off the lower level with the master bedroom, secondary kitchen and family room area as part of the master suite.  This allows any owner to maximize rental income and their own owner use at the same time.  The price on this home is $5,900,000 and it has been an excellent rental for the current owners. This is the only avalanche proof home at Sundance with 18 inches of concrete on the side walls and 12 inches on the roof. This is a beautiful home that was recently remodeled and shows ... 06/28/2014

In the winter months thousands of skiing enthusiasts flock towards beautiful Park City for its world class skiing resorts. When the snow melts, the action is not over! Whether it be activities at the mountain resorts, community events, or mountain bike rides on some of the best trails in the world, Park City has what you need to enjoy your summer. One of the most praised activities this summer is the Park City Farmers’ Market and the Park Silly Sunday Market. These markets happen on a weekly basis throughout the summer and provide plenty of family fun for everyone to have a great time. What to Expect While both markets deliver plenty of fun and noteworthy activities they are unique in their own ways. Aside from being held in the exciting atmosphere of Park City, guests can expect a grea... 06/27/2014

Park Meadows is one of the more well established neighborhoods in Park City and there always seems to be a demand for high quality homes in Park Meadows by primary and second home buyers alike. Park Meadows offers the convenience of in town living with the feel of a suburban residential subdivision.  As a resident of Park Meadows you are only a 5 to 10 minute drive from your home to almost anywhere in town. This is mainly a development of single family homes but their are some condo and town home choices available including The Racquet Club condos, Fairway Village, Four Lakes Village and The Cove.   As with most developments in Park City, the views are spectacular here, and so close you can almost touch the mountains. The homes and condos here surround The Park Meadows Country Club.  A ... 06/22/2014

We all know the patriotic importance of July 4th, and Americans are sure to celebrate and commemorate in the most exciting of ways every year.  With fireworks and parties happening all around the country, it can be difficult to decide which celebration truly suits you and your family the best.  In comparison to other festivities around the country, there are few that can reach the level of Park City’s celebration. The Perks of Park City Home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the U.S., Park City’s mountains and greenery will provide a simply gorgeous backdrop for the weekend.  While events do run all the way from the 2nd to the 5th, their schedule for the 4th remains one of the most attractive options for families from around the country.  Here is what the day consists of as a who... 06/20/2014

Last Sun at The Cove townhomes are located in Park Meadows up on the hill overlooking the Jack Nicklaus designed golf course at the Park Meadows Country Club and the town of Park City.  They occupy one of the prime locations in the area and take full advantage of the southern exposure which truly does give them the last sun in the area.  This is an especially nice benefit during the shorter mid winter days when other nearby areas are already in the shade experiencing a noticeable late afternoon chill, while the Last Sun at The Cove townhomes are still basked in sunshine. The Last Sun townhomes are located just a short 7 or 8 minute drive into the town of Park City or any of the three ski resorts in the area.  The views from here are spectacular, as nice as anywhere else in town, and sin... 06/16/2014

The Colony at White Pine Canyon is located at the Canyons Resort in Park City and encompasses 4,600 acres of beautiful alpine terrain.  Over 90% of the land at The Colony has been set aside and will forever be preserved as open space.  The lot sizes here average more than 5 acres and are the largest ski-in/ski-out lots in the Rocky Mountains. This time of year the snow has largely melted off, though there is still a fair amount of snow remaining on the higher peaks of Park City and some of the higher elevation home sites at The Colony still have enough snow in their yard for a spirited snowball fight. The real estate market in Park City has morphed over the past year and a half.  We have moved into a pretty balanced market with some segments of the market clearly in sellers markets at t... 06/14/2014

The Silver Springs area of Park City continues to be the hottest sector of the Park City real estate market though there are a number of great homes for sale in Silver Springs as I write this. Silver Springs encompasses the following subdivisions:  Snyder's Mill, Northshore, Southshore, Silver Springs and Ranch Place and most homes here are priced in the $500k-$1,000,000 range. Silver Springs has some of the best amenities around which is one of the reasons for it's popularity.  There are two lakes within the area, the big lake at Northshore and the little lake at Southshore and lakefront homes here do command a premium.  Residents enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Willow Creek Park is located just across from Snyders Mill and is t... 05/30/2014

The real estate market in Park City continued it's strong pace of growth in the first quarter and the additional good news is price increases have slowed considerably giving substantial hope that this will be a lengthy and sustainable cycle of growth. The number of closed sales in all property types was higher than at any point since the first quarter of 2007.  Total dollar volume was just shy of $327 million dollars which represents a 11% increase over the first quarter of 2013. Surprisingly, with this strong demand, median prices in the Greater Park City Area increased just 2% year over year and are still well below the market peak in 2007. As I have mentioned before, the market in Park City is highly segmented with prices on single family homes in Silver Springs up 16% year over year... 05/13/2014

                It is just barely May, there are still snowflakes in the Park City, UT 10 day weather forecast and I haven’t even thought about taking out a pair of short pants; so is it too early to think about the 2014/2015 ski season and owning a home or condo in Park City?                 My email inbox is trying to tell me that even though I haven’t tuned up my mountain bike or straightened out my golf swing that it is time to think about winter.                 Season pass deals for next ski season are on sale now and with some great incentives to buy now. Adult season passes for Park City Mountain Resort start at $725 if purchased before May 15; after that they move to $815 (and up). Epic passes for Canyons Resort (and 10 other Vail Resorts run mountains) include two Buddy passes... 05/07/2014

Spring has sprung here in Park City, and it’s time to get outside to enjoy some long-awaited warm weather and do some yard work. Wait a minute! Did you say yard work? Yes, in fact, it’s that time of year again to conduct a little home maintenance in an effort to avoid the high cost of repair bills later on. If you’ve been trapped inside your home for the past six months, it’s time to break out of hibernation, get your tools out, and start doing some much needed repairs on your home. The following are a few ways to get started. 1. Inspect the roof. Whether you realize it or not, your roof is your home’s first line of defense against water damage. As a result, you need to repair any damaged spots on your roof. If you procrastinate or delay these types of repairs (as many people do), you m... 05/02/2014

There is a good selection of homes for sale in Old Town Park City currently, but this market has been very hot and continues so.  It is wise to get pre qualified by a local lender before your search so you are ready to move on something quickly if you find what you are looking for and also have a local Realtor who is watching the inventory daily for any changes and new listings. Old Town is such a popular spot for a number of reasons.  People now like to be right in the middle of things and you can walk just about anywhere in town from just about any location in Old Town, making this a very convenient spot for those who like a bit of nightlife and a varied dining experience without dealing with the hassle of parking, especially during the busy winter months. Old Town is also a great spo... 05/01/2014

Aside from all the spring activities that Park City has to offer, did you know that the resort has over a dozen different spa treatment centers? That’s right, the town of Park City hosts an assortment of spas that focus on different types of massages, saunas, steam rooms, heated pools, workout rooms, and other types of treatments as well. Sometimes a full body massage and a little pampering can be just the answer for relaxing those sore muscles.   Whether you’re on a weekend getaway or just need some time to yourself, the Spa at Hotel Park City can create the perfect experience for you. In fact, the Spa at Hotel Park City offers the perfect gift for your Mom on Mother’s Day, May 11.   After your mom enjoys a wonderful Sunday Brunch in Park City, treat her to a luxurious stay at the Spa ... 04/28/2014