Nancy Tallman's (nancytallman) Blog

FHA 203(k) loans are a great tool for buyers who are looking to buy distressed, old or run down properties that require improvements.  They can also be used to finish a basement, add a room or remodel a kitchen.  These loans are perfect for buyers with more vision than cash and who want to live ...

1.     Looking for a new home or trying to sell yours?  Realtors network with one another and in today’s fast real estate market can often match buyers and sellers before a home even hits the market.  Realtors are familiar with the local inventory and know about homes that recently left the mark...

*photo by Rachel Sharwell With property values on the rise and interest rates still bottoming out, I’ve received many inquiries from people looking to purchase a vacation home or rental property in Park City.  While the process of purchasing a vacation home is similar to purchasing a primary res...

Eight months into 2013 and our market continues to pick up momentum.  Although inventory has been down all year, inventory this past August was up 16% from January, providing buyers with the best selection all year. Buyer demand has kept pace with the increase in listings, with August showing th...

If you are interested in finding real estate in Park City, Utah, a great area to purchase a vacation home is in Empire Pass. Empire Pass is a luxury neighborhood of homes located at Deer Valley Ski Resort in Park City. If you love to spend time in a winter wonderland during ski season this is a ...

  1.     Price.  Buyers will not overpay for homes, even in this market.  If your home is priced too high, it will just help sell the competing homes in the neighborhood by making them look like a good deal. 2.     Showing Condition.  Once you decide to put your home on the market, you must thin...

When you live in Park City, Utah, you know summer is nearing its end when the Park Silly Sunday Market celebrates its last event of the season. This Sunday, September 22, is the last Park Silly Sunday Event to grace Main Street with its presence for 2013.  The event starts at 10:00 a.m. and will...

I chose 5 Park City properties that closed last week.  I compared the closed price to the “estimated value” using a popular website. 1226 Lowell Avenue-closed for $866,000; estimated $919,000.  Accuracy:  94% 9041 Daybreaker Drive-closed for $731,000; estimated $787,000.  Accuracy 93% 605 Mounta...

Last Tuesday I took some clients out to dinner to celebrate their recent home purchase and Jim’s retirement.  I headed for a tried and true choice, Riverhorse on Main St. When looking for a good dining experience, what are your criteria?  Food, service and atmosphere, right?  Riverhorse does not...