January 2008

Now is a great time to consider buying your dream ski home or condo in the popular ski community of Park City Utah.  With the ski season here, sellers who are wanting to sell their ski property have them on the market to sell. There is a great selection to choose from as well as a some great interest rates.  Park City offers some great value for a ski community compared to other popular ski communities.  It continues to grow in popularity so buy now before it's too late.  There are some great new ski condo projects in which flippers are trying to get out of their investment.  I see it as a great opportunity to pick up a great deal on a great property from those who need to get out of their flip.As a Certified Negotiation Expert and Resort & Second Home…

New on the market is a 1/6 share deeded ownership opportunity for a large 4 bedroom 4 bathroom townhome in the Lower Deer Valley area. This 1/6 share is listed at $295,000 and offers two weeks in the winter and two in the summer as well as space available days.MLS#9972877 on the Park City MLS.  Click here to view the virtual tour for this property. As a Resort and Second Home Property Specialist, I can help you find the perfect property to meet your needs in the Park City area.Visit Park City Fractional Real Estate to search all fractional properties for sale in the Park City Utah area. Julie Olsen, Accredited Buyer Representative Mobile: 435-513-2848

The Quick Start Program for the Park City Ski areas (Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort and the Canyons Resort) is back for the 2007/2008 ski season. This program allows for individuals with out of state id's and a boarding pass for that day to ski free the day they arrive in Park City.  With so many direct flights to the Salt Lake City International Airport,it is possible to be skiing in Park City the day you arrive.Here is a link to details on this program Ski Free in Park City Program.There is paperwork that needs to be printed and filled out as well as dates that are excluded. If you are looking to buy a ski condo in Park City visit Ski Condos for Sale to search all listings. Julie Olsen, Resort and Second Home Property Specialist for Park City…

I am now offering as a special service for my current and past clients discounted Deer Valley ski passes.  The discounted Deer Valley Ski Passes are $55 for a full day pass which is a $24 savings. Contact me via email at julie@bestskiproperty.com for more information. If you are looking to buy real estate at Deer Valley Resort visit Deer Valley Real Estate for all current home,condo and vacant lot listings for all brokerages. Julie Olsen, Accredited Buyer Representative & Resort and Second Home Property Specialist Mobile: 435-513-2848

One of the most important things when owning a second home or condo in the Park City area is making sure your furnace is working and on during the cold months. I have found not all second home owners in the Park City area live in colder climates where they need to heat their homes so they are not aware of the importance of their home's furnace functioning properly.  It is very critical when you initially purchase a Park City home, condo or townhome to make sure the utility company has been contacted so that there is not a disruption in service for your heating system.  I have seen occassion where the furnace has either not been turned on or  turned off during the cold months which has then caused incredible damage from broken water pipes. Without adequate…