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Reduced Home Sizes If you are trying to sell a home that's around 2,500 sq feet in an area where there are lots of McMansions (like the Park City area), take heart; reduced home sizes are becoming more popular.  There are a number of reasons for this and certainly the economy has played its role....

Hidden Costs in Buying a Home When buying a home, buyers tend to fix on the sales price (especially new buyers) without considering all the additional costs involved.  Closing costs are an obvious addition to the sales price and they will typically run 4-6% of the home's sale price.  But new fees...

First Quarter Utah Home Sales Wow, what tough spring weather we are having this year (unless you are still skiing at Snowbird)!  Here we are the week before Memorial Day with more snow, yet it's been sunny and nice in Southern Utah.  But I guess that is just par for the course in Utah.  Also, th...

Current Thoughts on Home Improvement   Lots of people are thinking about remodeling because they are stuck in their homes since the recent downturn in Real Estate has seriously reduced their equity making it difficult to move.  But many others want to make their home more attractive so it will se...

Horse Property in Kamas, UT Marvelous country living just minutes from Park City. This Horse Property in Kamas, UT is on a quiet cul-de-sac with wide open spaces and great views of Deer Valley and Mt Timpanogos.  The nearly new, meticulously maintained custom rambler has five bedrooms and 3.5 bat...

Great Restaurant in Heber, Utah There was a time not too long ago that there weren't any fine dining restaurants in the Heber area.  But there truly is a Great Restaurant in Heber, Utah, and it's actually been here for a while, so if you haven't checked it out, you really need to do so!  The Snak...

Park City Real Estate Prices   It's an often repeated bromide that all Real Estate is local, and that certainly applies to Park City Real Estate Prices.  Consider these factors: Park City is a resort Community with three world class ski resorts It is only 40 minutes by Interstate Highway to Salt ...

Horse Property In Park City, UT possible short sale   Here is your chance to get Horse Property In Park City, UT.  This is a big lot zoned for horses with a well designed 4 bedroom, three bath home. The master bedroom suite includes his/hers walk-in closets.  The efficient galley kitchen includes...