Selling your house is no simple task. And when you sell on your own – known as a FSBO (or For Sale by Owner) – you’re responsible for handling some of the more difficult aspects of the process without the expert guidance you need. Working with an agent is the best way to ensure you have an expert on your side to guide you at every turn. Agents have the skills and knowledge that are essential to navigating each step with ease, efficiency, and accuracy. Here are just a few things a real estate agent will do to make sure you get the most out of your sale. 1. Make the Best Firs ..read more

Best schools in Park City ranked by performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college.   It’s widely known that Park City’s schools are head and shoulders among others across the state, and funding for its many innovative programs is one of the reasons why. For the public and charter schools, property taxes from second homes, which are taxed at 100-percent of value vs. 55-percent for primary residents, fill the PCSD coffers at a rate unmatched in any of Utah’s other Districts. At Park City School District, per-pupil spending of $15,320 sur ..read more

Do you remember the last time you sat down just to learn something new or improve your skills at work? Though the idea of self-development is exciting, the process is usually a bit dull. There’s a lot of hard, boring work to do before you can reap the rewards. Sometimes it’s tough to motivate yourself. It shouldn’t be so hard to learn and have fun, should it? In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing. When we carve out some leisure time, we’r ..read more

No need to venture out of the valley for good spirits, craft cocktails, seasonal drinks, and local brews. The below list offers the best options for adult libations any day of the week.   Melvins Public House (image by tripadvisor) Serving up some of the best wings, burgers, and appetizers in a big screen-filled, sports lovers paradise. 12 taps, a full bar, and a great wine selection to boot! Afterword A true hidden gem, don’t let the street view fool you. This restaurant has some of the most delicious food and drinks in town.   Heber Valley Brewing   Stop in for a beer in th ..read more

It is easy to become overwhelmed when you enter the home buying market. Friends, family, colleagues, and even acquaintances will give you their opinions if you are a first time home buyer. While most of them are looking out for your best interest, they are not fully aware of what is happening in the housing market. It is important for you to be prepared and have your own questions ready. No matter what other opinions you are getting, you are the one buying the home and your comfort level will help make your final decision. Here are three important questions to ask before you purchase a home ..read more