Park City Named Friendliest City!

By Todd Anderson

Aug 28, 2015

Was it a surprise when we found out that Park City was recently named in a Conde Nast readers’ poll as the Friendliest City in America? Actually no, it wasn’t! All of us at KW Park City Keller Williams Real Estate and YouInParkCity.com know the myriad reasons we were awarded such a standing.

Park City was actually highlighted in a slide show on CNTTraveler.com — a site that reaches nearly 2.6 million travel enthusiasts — titled “The 2015 Friendliest and UnFriendliest Cities in the U.S”.

There are so many reasons for Conde Nast to say Park City is a “great place that brings city life to outdoor enthusiasts, film geeks and families”. We also like to point out that Park City is a well-known travel destination renown for hip culture, a rich history and of course, its exciting party atmosphere.

Readers participating in the survey were asked to rate different cities as to whether or not the felt welcome. Other cities that joined Park City in the friendliest category included:

Burlington, Vermont
New Orleans, Louisiana
Jackson, Wyoming
Asheville, North Carolina
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Austin, Texas
Nashville, Tennessee
Charleston, South Carolina
Savannah, Georgia

Visitors and locals alike love the warmth and atmosphere of the city, whether they are enjoy the great banter from bartenders at establishments such as The Spur, The No Name, or O’Shucks. They can also enjoy high-end service at places such as St. Regis and the Montage — there’s something for everyone.

We can’t forget to point out that our area ski resorts have also ranked high on the ratings for their customer service and satisfaction from both visitors and residents. There really is no better place to ski that Park City.

Not to mention the great summers we have with all sorts of great activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing. And of course, you’ll be finding yourself among some of the friendliest people around during the many outdoor concerts happening all summer long.

KW Park City Keller Williams Real Estate and YouInParkCity.com are proud to be a part of what is now known as the “Friendliest City in the U.S.”. We invite you to stop by and check out some great real estate that can put you in the heart of this area so you can experience all the wonderful aspects of our great city.

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Park City Home Buying by the Foot

By Todd Anderson

Feb 19, 2014

Park City home buyers and sellers often consider the home’s dollar per square foot price when setting the home or condominiums’ price or making an offer. How much should attention should a buyer be paying to the dollar per square foot price when considering a home?

Dollars per square foot is only a useful number if you are comparing two homes or condominiums that are identical. The problem here is that it doesn’t matter if it is a Park City Home or a New York City home, no two homes are identical. Even two side by side homes by the same builder will likely have differences. Views can be different, neighbors will be different, access may be different, the distance to an amenity (pool, hot tub, ski run, gym, front desk, elevator, etc.) will be different. Wear and tear on an older home as well as how the previous owner handled maintenance will make the homes different.

Things to consider when looking at a dollar per square foot price:

Park City Real Estate by the square foot

Is the calculation made using the total square feet or the finished square feet? An unfinished basement or room can add greatly to the total square feet thus lowering the dollar per square foot value, but how much value does it add to the home?

Are the finishes the same for the properties you are comparing? Are the base and case stain grade or paint grade? Are the doors solid or hollow? Are the countertops custom slab or something you can buy at Home Depot? Are the appliances “professional grade” or not? Is the flooring real wood or laminate, travertine or ceramic tile? All of these items while serving the same purpose come at dramatically different prices and thus impact the dollar per square foot value of the home. If two homes are different sizes, where does the difference lie? Does one have a theater room that the other doesn’t, or does it have an extra bedroom and bathroom? Is the size difference extra space in each room? And how does that change the way you feel about the home? Sometimes bigger makes rooms just too big while at other times it adds value. Sometimes the extra space you may buy with the lower price per square foot is unusable space or space you just don’t need to heat and maintain. The square foot of the home calculation does not take the lot size into account; nor does it consider views and open space.

When comparing two Park City homes, it is important that you are making true apple to apple comparatives. Our three ski areas are not equal, Old Town is not the same as Kimball Junction and Park Meadows is not the same as Silver Springs.

For assistance in determining the value of your home or condominium and to better understand the values of homes and condominiums in Park City, Utah contact a local realty professional with the YouInParkCity.com Group (888)968-4672.

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