Bridget Brown's (bridgetbrown) Blog

Living at nearly 9000' in the Wasatch often provides us with stunning scenery. This morning was no different: We are nearly at the apex of our snow pack: one more big storm expected Saturday night and into Sunday. Then, perhaps, we will see some sunshine and warmer temps to start to melt and subl...

Today, Governor Gary Herbert has signed legislation repealing HB 477: a law which would have gutted the Government Records Access and Management Act. He responded to the overwhelming public outcry. When I called the governor's office, my call was answered on the second ring and the person answeri...

Now that Park City Mountain Resort has extended its season until April 17, 2011, there is still time to find the perfect ski condo in our snowy mountain town. In Old Town, (centered around Main Street) there are currently 159 condos listed. On offer, a loft at the base of the resort for $159,000,...

If you are looking for the ideal summer getaway... consider Lake Placid, NY. 2 stunning alpine lakes, a quaint downtown, Olympic history and delightful temperatures are only some of the features that attract Lake Placidians. This perfectly maintained 5000' + home on over an acre is an ideal summe...

In January, representatives of the Western Mountain Resort Alliance met in Vail and discussed the current state of resort real estate. The Park City numbers were impressive: In 2008, Park City had 737 transactions averaging $617,631/transaction. The 2009 slump hit us hard, both in volume and pric...

Empire Pass Real Estate, a marketing group of Keller Williams Park City Real Estate has just listed a new legacy property: This 1500 square foot cabin is being sold with 3 lots, (2.66 acres), an additional water right and an additional well share. This cabin was hand crafted during the remodel in...

My parents have listed their home in Lake Placid, NY. It is listed with Steven Reynolds of Merrill Thomas Real Estate and I want to increase his exposure so I am posting the home on ActiveRain. This nearly 6000' home on an acre is 1 block from Mirror Lake and nestled in a private and wooded neigh...

  This week in Park City, 21 properties have closed. Another 49 have come on the market and 36 have dropped their prices! In other news, the Park City Chamber estimates a total of 96,279 visitor nights this week, a 9.7% increase over last year. While New York City residents enjoy 70 degree weath...

Utah House Bill 175 accords some new rights to Utah Homeowners who have purchased property in new subdivisions. Under current law, developers maintain control of the HOA and the development until, usually, about 70% of the lots/homes are sold. This has been a problem in a few subdivisions as the ...

Take advantage of gorgeous spring weather on South Padre Island. Our top-floor, 3 bedroom 2 bath condo is available for rent in April. Bring your boat and moor it in a private slip in our protected Marina. Get caught up on your reading at our peaceful infinity pool. Enjoy the steady winds of Apri...