talisker: What We've All Been Waiting For....A Glenwild Update!!!!
- 06/10/08 01:36 PM
While things still look to be hot at Glenwild in the housing market, we are still seeing some good deals on lots in the development to acquire. Please contact me for more info on those robalday@yahoo.com or 435.729.0022. In the past few days we have seen 64 properties come on the market, 14 go under contract, and 15 close. Of note: NEW ON THE MARKET:-Black Bear Lodge unit in Upper Deer Valley's Silver Lake Village at $2.195m; 4bd/6ba, 3575 sq ft, and $613 psf is not bad for Silver Lake....especially with being 50 steps to the slopes, and having conceirge service, a … (0 comments)
talisker: Five Rules for Home Buyers
- 06/10/08 10:15 AM
Here's some great rules to share with your buyers inorder to get them in the right state of mind for the process... 5 New Rules for Home Buyers Surviving and thriving in the real estate market these days means following a whole new set of rules. Here are five imperatives for those who want to master the home-buying game. Explaining these items to your customers to help you win friends and sales. 1. Gaming the market doesn't work. There's a chance that the home you buy today will be worth less next year. So instead of trying to time the market, … (0 comments)
talisker: Positive News....Just What We All Needed For The Impending Week!
- 06/09/08 02:15 PM
Some good news nationally as housing data in April provided some unexpected signs of hope that the housing market may be stabilizing. While still premature to declare that ‘the bottom has been reached, we may be getting close. Positive permits and housing starts data was followed by a rare up-tick for new home sales in April. While April was the first time in over a year that single-family building permits posted a monthly gain, it was also the first time since October 2007 that new home sales posted an increase. However, the gain could be attributed to aggressive price cuts by … (1 comments)
talisker: Bob Dylan in Park City - August 31st
- 06/09/08 08:12 AM
You know you're as excited as we are because folk-rock icon Bob Dylan is scheduled to perform at Deer Valley in August, according to the artist's wmusiceb site.The site lists a concert on August 31st, a Sunday. Tickets go on sale on June 28 at 10 a.m., with a presale scheduled June 23.This will be an outdoor concert at the famed Deer Valley outdoor amphitheater. This place is set in one of the most beautiful settings in West. It's so gorgeous in fact that many times the performers stop their music comment on the view from the stage!Not to mention, the delicious … (2 comments)
talisker: More Neato Tidbits on Park City's History...Just In Case You Were Wondering...
- 06/09/08 07:40 AM
Want some more history on Park City?...well lucky for you I found a great deal of information on the Park City Historical Society website at www.parkcityhistory.org There are so many people who come to Park City in the both the winters and summers every year and we forget that this town has a unique history full of mining stories and "old west" ambiance... Park City is the real deal...and here's the proof! ;) Utah before Park City 40,000 BC Saber-toothed tigers hunt bison in what is now the Snyderville Basin. 1600 AD Indian bands travel the high alpine valleys in … (2 comments)
talisker: Market Update Happy Friday!
- 06/06/08 01:48 PM
MARKET UPDATE: Over the past week we've seen 55 properties come on the market, 32 close, and 31 go under contract. Of note: ACTIVE:-Fantasically priced home in what has turned out to be a hot Lower Deer Valley market. It comes in at $1.883m; 4660 sq ft, 5bd/4ba, $404 psf.-Great deal on an income generator in Upper Deer Valley's Silver Lake Village at $1.199m; 2368 sq ft, 3bd/4ba, $506 psf...it could use an update, but for these views and this location you can't beat it.-Arrowleaf unit in Deer Valley's Empire Pass priced at $2.495m; 1779 sq ft, 3bd/4ba, $1402 psf...it is amazing, but … (0 comments)
talisker: Promontory and Glenwild Updates
- 06/06/08 01:44 PM
PROMONTORY: -Not too much to report on the Promontory bankruptcy situation. There is another hearing scheduled in court for the end of June. The lien-holders and Pivotal are trying to work out a plan to move forward. Last that we heard Pivotal and the 2nd lien holder had teamed up, and Credit Suisse was putting together their own plan. However, this could change a the drop of a hat...so we'll look to find out more towards the end of June on how Promontory will move forward. The club is still operating and is supposedly going to start construction on the Forest Richardson … (0 comments)
talisker: Inspiring Speech by JK Rowling....Something Happy For Your Friday
- 06/06/08 05:37 AM
I read this commencement speech today and was very inspired. This is the speech JK Rowling gave to the Harvard graduating class. It is very powerful to me and I hope that it can be as invigorating to anyone else who reads it as well. Hopefully it will make your Friday just a little bit better. Text as prepared follows.Copyright of JK Rowling, June 2008 President Faust, members of the Harvard Corporation and the Board of Overseers, members of the faculty, proud parents, and, above all, graduates. The first thing I would like to say is ‘thank you.' Not only has … (3 comments)
talisker: Disclaimer - For Those Who Can't Take Anything Too Seriously
- 06/05/08 10:33 AM
I found the disclaimer below hereAnd I loved it so much I used it on my blog ( www.parkcitywire.com )It perfectly fits my personality and it also conviniently conveys what I need it to.The weather is sunny and wonderful here in Park City today and I couldn't be happier...I wish the same to anyone who reads this as well! ...The views expressed by the authors on this website do not necessarily reflect the views of this website, those who link to this website, the author's mother, father, sister, brother, uncle, aunt, grandparents, cousins, step relations, any other blood relative and the author … (5 comments)
talisker: Park City's Wild History
- 06/04/08 08:43 AM
Want To Know A Little About The History of Park City?...The city was settled as a mining community in 1870, following the discovery of lead, gold, and silver in the area. The city became heavily populated to such an extent that many people thought it would replace Salt Lake City as the primary city in Utah. However, the mines penetrated the water table and were flooded, and the city nearly became a ghost town.Skiing began to come to the city in the 1950s, but the city did not recover until the 1970s, when growth finally came. Growth has accelerated in the … (0 comments)
talisker: Talisker Purchase of The Canyons...UPDATE
- 06/04/08 07:58 AM
Below is an update on the Talisker Purchase of The Canyons....but first....let's acknowledge the Park City Highschool's recent ranking by Newsweek Magazine as 286 in the nation....not to shabby! Also, the Park City Highschool Soccer Team took state last week. GO PCHS!!!!!!Talikser Purchasing The Canyons - Update:Talisker Corporation is still working on moving toward closing on the purchase of the Canyons Resort. Closing was supposed to have taken place by the end of business last Saturday. Tim Vetter the spokesman for The Canyons confirmed that the sale did not go through on Saturday as planned, but an extension is in place. … (0 comments)
talisker: Best Practices - Six Good Tips
- 06/02/08 09:54 AM
Here's a great list of best practices to keep in mind as an Agent. Also, take a look at the "official Rob and Rachel blog" at www.parkcitywire.com! If you're like many of today's real estate professionals you are wanting to attack the Internet to find clients. Given today's challenging market conditions, you want to treat these inquiries like gold. You must respond professionally - honoring prospects' privacy while also providing valuable information that will eventually turn them into clients. Here are six general rules that will help you accomplish that goal. Best Practice #1: Respond in Kind If a prospect e-mails you, … (3 comments)
talisker: Tips For Holding a Spectacular Open House For Any Listing
- 05/29/08 09:07 AM
Here are some handy tips to pulling off a very well received Open House for any listing. Open Houses can be fun and they are a great way to show off a property and to meet new potential clients. FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO OPEN-HOUSE GREATNESS:Advertise in your local newspaper. Make sure your ads are colorful and provide detailed descriptions. Don't forget about placing them in picture classifieds or open house directories. An ad in the Sunday newspaper is great as well. Make the path to your open house very easy to find. In a small radius around the house, place signs at busy intersections pointing in … (1 comments)
Mr. President George W Bush himself is coming to Park City today...and even though I don't agree with him on most things...it's still pretty exciting all the same.This morning on the local radio station (KPCW) they were discussing his arrival. The town locals are a bit up in arms over the traffic jam the President's entourage is bound to cause. Apparently, he will be arriving via helicopter (most likely taking off from the Salt Lake City Airport) and landing somewhere in the fields around the high school. A whole section of one of our main roads will … (5 comments)
talisker: President Bush Visits Park City....and an amazing house goes on the market in Glenwild
- 05/27/08 10:16 AM
The big news around town is that President Bush is coming to town Wednesday and Thursday for fund-raising events for John McCain. Mr. Bush will be staying in Deer Valley at former Massachusetts Governor and former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's home. Helicopters have been seen flying around town gearing up for the Presidents visit. One protest party, labeled the Bush Bash BBQ, has been scheduled at City Park. Interest rates for fixed-rate mortgages fell slightly this week on news of both weaker industrial production in April and consumer sentiment falling in May to its lowest level since June 1980. The 30 year … (0 comments)
talisker: The Baldy Balderdash and Deer Valley Stays Hot, Even as the Weather Gets Cool
- 04/22/08 10:14 AM
Rob and I spent this past Sunday in Sun Valley, Idaho for a special ski day with friends. There's an event in Sun Valley every year where a "private ski day" is raffled off. Anyone can buy tickets to the raffle and the winner gets to invite 200 friends to the Sun Valley ski resort for a private day on the mountain which they call the "Baldy Balderdash". Luckily, Rob and I were invited! So yesterday we spent the afternoon skiing on a practically empty mountain. AND - they provided a delicious lunch to boot! We had a blast and were super grateful for the extra … (1 comments)
talisker: A little good news for your Monday morning!
- 04/14/08 04:38 AM
This update is a little delayed due to the fact that Rob and I took a little trip to New Orleans to attend the wedding of a friend. We had a great time in the "Big Easy" but as usual we are grateful to be back home! At the end of last week, the Park City market saw 10 closings, 13 properties go pending, and 47 new on the market. Of note: -Lower Deer Valley Fawngrove unit had a $50,000 price reduction to $945k.-Shooting Star condo in Empire Pass at Deer Valley came on the market at $2.275m (2114 sq ft, 3bd/4ba)-1.47 acre Glenwild lot #150 is active at … (0 comments)
talisker: Updates On Big Park City Developments
- 04/08/08 10:10 AM
Yesterday we had terrific snow and today we had delightful sunshine! It's the second day of another wonderful week in Park City. The news on TV just keeps yammering on and on about the down market and the never ending supply of bad news.....but here in Park City, Utah we have plenty of other interesting topics to discuss..... -Talisker is scheduled to hear back from the city on their proposed Park City Heights project, which would provide over 200 work force housing units on 240 acres at Quinn's Junction. Over 70% of the project is to remain open space. The biggest hurdle here seems to be … (2 comments)
talisker: Even in this slow market, there is still plenty of activity in Park City!
- 04/03/08 04:14 AM
As we move into the second quarter of the year, we have seen some nice activity in the market over the past couple days. The highlights are: -A Deer Crest town-home at Deer Valley went under contract. The asking price for the 4 bed/5 bath 2800 sq ft home was $2.1m -A 2bd/3ba 1384 sq ft condo at the Lodges at Deer Valley priced at $929,777 went pending as well -We saw a lot at Tuhaye (Talisker Club) close for $625,000 -In the Bald Eagle Club at Upper Deer Valley, a 8223 sq ft 5 bedroom home sold for $7,025,250 For a full update on all sales … (3 comments)
While things still look to be hot at Glenwild in the housing market, we are still seeing some good deals on lots in the development to acquire. Please contact me for more info on those robalday@yahoo.com or 435.729.0022. In the past few days we have seen 64 properties come on the market, 14 go under contract, and 15 close. Of note: NEW ON THE MARKET:-Black Bear Lodge unit in Upper Deer Valley's Silver Lake Village at $2.195m; 4bd/6ba, 3575 sq ft, and $613 psf is not bad for Silver Lake....especially with being 50 steps to the slopes, and having conceirge service, a … (0 comments)
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