January is Radon Action Month. So what is Radon? And why is there a whole month of action for it?
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. Radon can be found all over the U.S. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem, this means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements. You can’t see radon, you can’t smell it or taste it, hence the call to action. You and your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure to radon at home, where you spend most of
January is a crazy busy month for Park City, Sundance, World Cup Skiing and so much more. We have provided a list and helpful links to get you the info you need to ENJOY Park City.
The Egyptian Theater
Jan 4th - 6th 2018 -Richard Thompson - Solo Acoustic, named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time, Richard Thompson is also one of the world’s most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters.
Jan 11th - 13th 2018 -David Bromberg Quintet "The Reason Man Created Stringed Instruments" returns with new album " The Blues, The Whole Blues, And Nothing But The Blues".
For more info and tickets see their website here.
Park City Film Series
Jan 5 - Jan 7 THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI-
Sundance is nearly upon us, January 18-28 is the slotted time for Sundance 2018. While most locals know it's the best time to ski (typically a quiet time on the mtn), always stock up on your groceries prior to opening day, and if you do venture into town be prepared to have patience because traffic will be heavy. It is also a great time to take in some films and do some of the best people watching you will ever see.
There are still a few tickets available, and as a added bonus Utah residents get a discount, below are links on film schedules and ticket packages and prices. As for volunteering it is to late to sign up this year, however we will provide a link below so you can get involved in Sundance 2019.
According to Townshend's Tea, Charles Townshend (their name sake) is the reason tea is often an underdog to coffee, he penned the Tea Act which led to a widespread boycott on tea and ultimately the infamous Boston Tea Party, causing people to fill their mugs with a certain dark acidic brew and sowing the seeds of our current coffee culture. However, Polly Rhim co/owner of Townshend's Tea-Park City, is making a valiant effort to change all that. This week Polly and I sat down at the tea house over cups of delicious tea, and talked about how she brought Townshend's Tea to Utah.
How did you get in the tea business? Well I grew up in Oregon, Townshend's has several locations up there. They have the best Chai I have ever had. And
Heather and I recently had the honor to participate in a Real Estate Roundtable discussion for an article in the Western Home Journal. Among the several topics, we had a conversation about Vail and the business they are bringing to Park City, along with how Park City is becoming a year-round resort destination. Heather also shares the story of when we put a $10 million dollar deal together all while Heather was giving birth to our daughter Zoe.....talk about commitment! Below is a link to the article, take a look and enjoy!!
Owners of the Treasure Hill Project and Park City Municipal Corporation announced a possible alternative to the proposed development at Creole Gulch and Mid Station. The purposed alternative will be contingent upon a voter-approved $24 million bond that would reduce development density by half.
If approved the agreement would provide the City’s acquisition of 50 percent of the project’s density, consisting of the entirety of the Sweeney family’s ownership in the property, by a voter-approved bond in November 2018, and a dramatic project redesign. The goal of the City Council is to immediately initiate a public process to consider approval of the settlement agreement no later than January 2018.
Its more than a "paint night", its a chance to take a creative risk, laugh, meet new people and get some much needed art therapy. All of that and much more can be obtained at The Paint Mixer. This week I happily sat down with Jill Johnson, the owner and Chief Creative Officer of The Paint Mixer, and we talked about why The Paint Mixer is one of the best ways to Enjoy Park City.
What inspired you to buy The Paint Mixer? My husband Matt and I were looking to get out of corporate and start a business of our own. I come from a long line of entrepreneurs, its in my blood. We were working with a broker looking at different ventures when I was contacted by Paint Mixer. They had read my profile (Jill has a background in art therapy) and
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced this week the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages to be acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2018, will be increased from $424,100 to $453,100. In most of the U.S. this will be the maximum conforming loan limit for one-unit properties.
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) requires that the baseline conforming loan limit be adjusted each year to reflect the change in the average U.S. home prices. And earlier this week, FHFA published its third quarter 2017 House Price Index (HPI) report, which includes estimates for the increase in the average U.S. home value over the last four quarters. And according to FHFA's seasonally adjusted, expanded-data HPI, house prices increased 6.8
The holidays are in full swing here in Park city, and of course there is no shortage of fun things to do. Everything from singing, dancing, art, and of course Santa coming to town via the Town Lift. Below is a list of fun activities going on in the month of December. Take a look and then get out there and Enjoy Park City!
The Egyptian Theater - As always the Egyptian Theater has an amazing line-up for December. For more info and tickets visit their website here.
Elf The Musical JR. - Dec 7th - 9th 2017
Park City Holiday Spectacular and Sing-A-Long! Dec 14th - 17th 2017
It's A Beautiful Day - Farewell Tour Dec 20th - 21st 2017
Kurt Bestor Dec 22nd - 25th 2017
Gabriel Sanchez presents THE PRINCE EXPERIENCE Dec 26th - 28th 2017
With the holiday season in full swing, we thought we would share a few of our favorite holiday decorating ideas to help get everyone in a festive mood.
Craft Playful Button Yarn Trees Here's a fun holiday decoration that the kids will love helping with. Just glue yarn to inexpensive foam topiary forms then add buttons in assorted colors and sizes. All materials could be easily purchased at Michaels or Hobby Lobby.
Sprigs of Evergreens A vase filled with evergreen clippings (available at Park City Nursery) is a handy stand-in for a Christmas tree in small spaces. Make it festive by wiring ornaments onto the branches and piling presents beneath. Like any cut centerpiece, change the water ever few days to keep the greenery looking its best. And
