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Homebuyers are often encouraged to exercise due diligence when they are considering investing in real estate. Simply put, when it comes to real estate, due diligence means you have done all you can to learn about your future property before concluding the escrow process and purchasing the real estate.
To assist you with your real estate due diligence, Park City realtor Brad Jensen has key recommendations that can save you from making an unfortunate purchase.
During the escrow process, carefully investigate the real estate you are interested in purchasing. Many homebuyers rely on the inspector’s report to tell them everything they need to know about a property, but there are many other things to consider. So, as you investigate, do these things:
It can be hard to keep all these considerations in mind as you search. To help, we recommend using a buyer’s due diligence checklist.
It may seem ridiculous to commission a property inspector to perform an in-depth report but not read it, but many homebuyers barely skim the report they receive from their property inspector. It is vital that you ask the inspector questions. We highly recommend that all buyers attend a walk-through with the inspector at the end of their inspection, so that they understand the report fully.
So, Once you receive the report, and you find problems were discovered, it is vital that you address them with your agent and the seller before completing the escrow process. Otherwise, you are agreeing to buy the property as-is.
The due diligence discovery process can be extended to ensure that you don’t buy real estate with issues you don’t know about. If there are critical problems discovered, speak with your realtor. This is why having an experienced agent is so important. They can negotiate repairs or credits in your behalf and if necessary request an extension to the due diligence discovery process to make sure you don’t buy real estate with issues you don’t fully understand.
Brad has been helping buyers purchase real estate in the Park City area for almost 30 years and has the expertise you need. To help you in your Park City real estate search, feel free to contact Jensen and Company with all your questions and concerns.
Sometimes when you’re in the midst of a ghoulish Halloween celebration, a little comic relief is just what you need. Enter Park City’s Howl-o-Ween parade, set for Wednesday, October 31, 2018. It’s one of our favorite local celebrations here at Jensen and Company.
At 5 p.m., leashed and costumed canines of every ilk will lead their owners along Main Street to Heber Avenue, showing off their doggy disguises. The annual pup promenade immediately follows the time when Main Street becomes an emporium of sweets, with shops handing out candy to trick-or-treating kids from 3 to 5 p.m.
Do you want to join the four-legged fray?
You’ve got your dog, so you’re halfway there. But what should your pet sport during the Howl-o-Ween parade? We’ve some great ideas that will win your pet the admiration of parade spectators.
Your dog may not tolerate having a squeaky red nose affixed to their snout, but you can make them circus-festive with a crazy clown wig and an outfit enlivened by polka-dots and ruffles.
It’s true that in recent years, society seems to have developed a collective case of coulrophobia. (That’s a fear of clowns, for those of you who don’t speak Latin.)
That’s even more reason for your bulldog, husky or chihuahua to clown it up during the Howl-o-Ween parade. With the help of your furry friend, you can help reclaim the fun factor of the clown.
“Where’s my good boy? Where’s my good boy?” That’s what you’ll be saying when your dog is transformed into a transparently cute ghost for Halloween.
You can pick up a doggie ghost costume online or at a Halloween shop. It might be easier and quicker to make this get-up the same way you made your own last-minute rig the year you forgot to plan for Halloween.
You just need to drape your pooch in a sheet, or perhaps a pillowcase for smaller breeds, with holes cut out for the eyes. Oh yeah, and don’t forget to snip a bit more fabric to let those adorable ears peek out. And why not make yourself a matching spectral costume? With you and your dog thusly draped, your Halloween promenade will be a real-life Ghost Adventure!
Dogs already have a bit of magic about them. They use their wiles instead of wands, tricking you into pampering them with cute poses and hangdog expressions. With this in mind, a wizard costume is the perfect choice of Halloween garb for your precious pet.
They just need a pointy hat, bedazzled with some cosmic designs, and a cloak.
The best thing about having your dog join the wizarding world is that, should they get their invitation to Hogwarts, there’s very little uncertainty as to which house they’ll be sorted into.
Your huffing and puffing pug is the perfect candidate for Hufflepuff. Your whippet will likely skulk into Slytherin. You clever Rottweiler is clearly a Ravenclaw. And your golden-hearted golden retriever is aimed straight for Gryffindor.
If you want your pet to look ship-shape, we’ve got the perfect dog costume for you. Dress your pooch as a pirate and you’ll have a pillaging party on your hands.
All you need is a pirate hat small enough to fit your pup’s noggin, preferably emblazoned with the skull-and-crossbones motif warning foes they’re headed for a one-way trip to “Davy Jones’ Locker.” If you’ve got an easygoing dog (BarkPost.com has named Labradors as the most tolerant breed) you can also have them wear an eye patch for that weathered look.
And if you’re especially ambitious, you can start working right away to transform your dog’s “arf” into a pirate’s trademark “aargh!”
Even if you’ve got a dog whose breed hails from afar—an English bulldog, perhaps, or a Chinese Chow Chow—you can still provide them with a Halloween costume celebrating an all-American archetype.
All it takes to dress your dog like a cowboy is a cowboy hat, a checked shirt and a bandana. Aren’t these things every dog-owner worth their salt already has on hand? While you giddyup along the parade route, you’ll give new meaning to the old cowboy ballad, “Get Along Little Dogies.”
Would you like to spend every holiday in beautiful Park City? You can trust Park City realtor Jensen and Company to help you find the property of your dreams.
Fall is a fantastic time to take a drive around our picturesque mountain town, enchanting visitors and Park City residents alike. If you are going to be in Park City this autumn, try out one or more of the best scenic drives so you can drink in the fantastic views.
Enjoy a 20-mile drive through tree-filled canyons when you drive the Alpine Loop. This paved highway covers Hwy. 92 and Hwy. 189, winding through the Wasatch mountains. Stunning views of Mount Timpanogos and a detour to Cascade Springs are some of the highlights of the trip.
If you want to take a break during your drive and enjoy a picnic, we would recommend exploring Cascade Springs. The natural, spring-fed pools and terraced waterfalls are beautiful and have an accessible boardwalk built so visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy.
This beautiful drive is usually only open between the latter end of May until late October, so remember to take some time to experience it before snowfall closes it.
This drive is about 25 miles one-way, connecting Park City to Salt Lake City. If you are leaving from Park City, you will follow Hwy. 224 to Hwy. 190, entering Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Once in the canyon, you will be amazed by the colorful foliage arrayed in the canyon. There are a few areas where you can pull over and take pictures, but overall, this scenic drive is meant to be appreciated from the car. Also, as the season progresses, watch out for wildlife as they often cross the canyon road.
For a shorter yet lovely drive, you can take Guardsman Pass. This trip follows Hwy. 224, which is sandwiched between Park City and Brighton. One-way, the drive is about 14 miles.
You will be able to see more of the high alpine trees on this drive, with the dark green trees standing in bold contrast with the gold and orange grasses and scrub trees. If you want to stop and take a hike while in Park City, you can hike Guardsman Pass and connect to other trails, like the hidden gem Shadow Lake trail, which leads to a quiet forest lake.
This pass will close over the winter months, so if you want to experience Guardsman Pass, fall is a perfect time.
To reach this scenic drive, you will leave Park City and follow Hwy. 248 to the town of Kamas. Grab some snacks and go to the restroom in Kamas because once you leave on Hwy. 150 on the Mirror Lake Highway, you will have entered the Unita-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
The long, winding forest drive will take you deep into nature, passing many smaller lakes until you reach Mirror Lake. You can choose to turn around once you reach Mirror Lake Campground or keep traveling along Hwy. 150. Be careful you don’t admire the sights for so long that you end up in Wyoming!
For more insights concerning Park City and its real estate, contact Jensen and Company. We are a fixture in the Park City community and are happy to help you in any way we can.
After you have decorated your Park City home with your fall decorations, you may be ready to look for other fun autumn activities. To help you and your family find the best things to do in our city, we have made a list of the 10 best fall activities in Park City.
There is a great deal of history surrounding Park City, and much of it can be terrifying. If you like a thrilling, historical tale, try the Park City Ghost Tours this fall.
Take a leisurely evening to enjoy a food and wine tasting class at Fox School of Wine. Beginners and experts can find new things to enjoy, as the classes are based on a new topic every month. Naturally, you need to be 21 years old or older for this type of fall fun.
Every weekend through October 21, you can head to the Snowbird resort near Park City and indulge in the German tradition of Oktoberfest. Enjoy live music, a variety of food and drink vendors, performers, and more. Entry into the event is free, but parking is paid and often crowded for this popular event, so plan ahead.
If you don’t have a bike to go exploring on, no need to worry. Park City has recently started a bike rental initiative, so you can rent one and explore this gorgeous area on a bike.
A particularly beautiful pathway is the Union Pacific Railway Trail, with miles of paved trail so you can enjoy a smooth ride through the stunning fall foliage.
The Park City Farmers’ Market is still open every Wednesday until October 25. Catch the last of the fresh fall produce and other goods by stopping by your favorite stands this autumn.
You and your pooch are invited to participate in Howl-O-Ween, with the children trick-or-treating on Main Street taking place from 3-5 pm and the dog parade happening at 5 pm. The Main Street will be closed by 2 pm, so make sure you make transportation arrangements!
Prepare for all the candy on Halloween by bringing the whole family to the Jaybird Halloween Fun Run party. All ages are welcome to participate in the 5K run/walk, with the race starting at 6:15 pm with a pizza party and activities to follow.
Finding the perfect pumpkin (or pumpkins) can be a family fall highlight. Rather than picking out a sad grocery store pumpkin, check out the Park City Nursery and enjoy hunting through their pumpkin patch for your family’s future pumpkin masterpiece.
Combine learning with a spooky fall activity when you visit The Art and Science of Arachnids exhibit. Open from Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am-4 pm, this exhibit has 100 live arachnids with information surrounding our literature, folklore, art, and more concerning these fascinating creatures.
If you are in Park City on October 13, you should try your hand at crafting fun fall projects at ARToberFest. From 1-5 pm, this family-friendly crafting festival will be open to the public with free or low-cost fall DIY projects available.
For reliable real estate information concerning Park City, you should contact Jensen and Company. Brad Jensen has been helping people buy and sell Park City real estate for decades and can help you too.
Our goals: Be exceptional to one another; Be exceptional in business.
From company events to weekly sales meetings, our company culture is that of family. We’re about getting the job done and supporting one another through the process. Unlike our competitors, every week more than 160 of our sales associates get together, in the same room, to give one another face-to-face updates about properties and client needs. This get-it-done approach to promoting properties means that regardless of price point, our clients have the support of the entire brokerage actively working together to sell properties quicker and at the highest price possible.
At Jensen and Company, we recognize that buying your ideal home is just the start of enjoying the life of your dreams. The next, crucial step is putting your personal stamp and style on your residence, including your home office.
Here are some tips on creating an office that’s both efficient and uplifting.
Proper lighting in your home office can stave off headaches, eye-strain and fatigue. It can also ward away the depression and irritability that comes from working in poor lighting.
It all starts with harnessing the power of natural light.
Choose an airy room for your home office, one with windows and even a skylight. We suggest you station your desk near your windows and parallel to the panes. This placement will yield the many benefits of natural light, including better sleep, better absorption of vitamin C and greater productivity.
You’ll be able to turn and look out the window when you need a break from your computer, enjoying the scenic vistas that first drew you to your home.
Natural light is great for your mood, but you need additional illumination for when you work at night and when skies are gray.
Table lamps or wall-mounted fixtures can augment ambient light and bring a warm glow to your office. There are a wide variety of attractive lamp and lighting designs. This is your chance to add style and a personal touch to your home office.
The average person with an office job sits about seven hours a day. This sedentary lifestyle can wreak havoc on your body. Sitting too much puts you at a greater risk of developing heart disease and cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic.
A few of the other potential effects of “sitting pretty” for hours at a time include:
You may not be able to lighten your workload. You can, however, join the increasing number of health-conscious workers changing up their posture by using a standing desk. A standing desk can move smoothly from sitting to standing height.
Getting the right chair is a form of self-care, one that will save you a bundle on chiropractic bills. You need an ergonomic chair that will support your body, especially your lower back. Some of the best office chairs in today’s market are adjustable, letting you move the armrests or lean back to stretch your back and ease your neck.
Your Home Office Could Have An Idyllic Setting
If you are interested in living and working amid mountainous beauty, contact Brad Jensen. With decades of experience in high-end Park City real estate, he can help you find a place that suits your needs and feeds your soul.
Tucked away into the Wasatch Mountain Range, Park City is a nexus point for over 400 miles of trails for you to explore. Whether you have a vacation home in Park City or are just visiting, you can use our Park City hiking guide to learn everything you need to know about hiking in this beautiful area.
There are so many fantastic trails for you to try while hiking in Park City. To help narrow the list, we chose ten trails that are especially scenic, easy-to-access, and mild-to-moderate difficulty.
While our top ten list covers the all-around best trails to check out in Park City, there are many other great trails out there. Depending on what you are looking for in a trail, we found some excellent trails for family hikers, extra-long hikes, and more.
Farm Trail – A simple 1.4-mile hike, the path is paved with some easy rolling inclines for children to burn their energy on.
Summit Park Over Easy – A shady 2.5-mile out-and-back hike you can bring the whole family on. The trail will wind through picturesque alpine meadows and pine forests.
Silver Lake Trail – As a foot-traffic-only trail, this area is quieter than some other hikes. You can ride the Sterling Express chairlift up, then enjoy the downward hike or trail run. Also, if you hike up, you can take the chairlift down for free.
Loose Moose Trail – A downhill-only hike, you can reach this trail by riding up the Payday chairlift. While this particular trail is about a mile long, it connects to trails like Crescent Mine Grade and Jenni’s Trail.
McLeod Creek Trail – A gentle, paved trail so you can take strollers, dogs and young children. It is four miles of winding trail near water and rolling pastures.
Willow Creek Trail – A mix of packed dirt and paving, this two-mile loop goes around a pond, various playgrounds, and a picnic pavilion where you can stop and enjoy a mid-hike picnic.
Swaner Nature Preserve Trail – Rather than just one trail, the Swaner Nature Preserve has a system of four trails for a 10-mile long hike. These trails are a mixture of gravel, paving, and boardwalks so you can enjoy full immersion in the preserve.
Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail – While this trail is 28 miles long, people of all ages can join in on this hike. It is a paved/gravel hike, which follows along a former railroad track with great views of Park City and Deer Valley resorts.
To stay safe as you revel in nature, there are some things you should make sure you bring on any hike you try in Park City.
When done right, hiking can be a wonderful, exciting experience. Part of hiking safely in Park City is to be aware of the potential dangers you may face during your hike. Some of the common hazards you should watch out for are:
There are plenty of resorts, hotels, and short-term vacation rentals you can stay at when visiting Park City. But, if you find you have fallen in love with Park City and want to set up a more permanent vacation home, Jensen and Company can help you.
Brad Jensen has been working in real estate in Park City for decades and has helped hundreds of people find the home of their dreams. If you are interested in real estate in Park City and the surrounding private communities, contact us to start working with Brad today.
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you can make. Given this, homeowners insurance exists to provide you peace of mind as well as protection.
Most mortgages require that you purchase homeowners insurance. You aren’t required, however, to familiarize yourself with the details of the policy. You should make the effort to do so anyway. Reading those documents and talking to your insurance agent as questions arise can ensure you’ve got coverage that’s as comprehensive as possible.
There are three things to keep in mind with regards to homeowners insurance.
A few companies won’t sell you coverage for injuries caused by your pet if you report owning a “high-risk” dog. Others will cover you but charge more money. Your homeowner’s insurance may be more expensive if you have a pet that’s one of the following breeds:
Some companies make coverage choices after looking at information about your particular dog’s behavior. You’re more likely to get coverage and get it for cheaper if you can demonstrate that your dog is well-trained. One way you can do this is by providing a document like a Canine Good Citizen certificate from the American Kennel Club.
You should find out what isn’t covered by your homeowners policy as well as what is covered. This can determine whether you should purchase supplemental insurance.
Standard homeowners policies don’t cover:
Many figures must be determined when you’re buying homeowners insurance. One of the most important is replacement cost, an estimate of how much money it would cost to rebuild your home if it were totally destroyed.
Replacement cost is not synonymous with the market value of your home. There are hidden costs of construction you may not have considered.
For instance, your ruined house needs site-preparation before it’s rebuilt. This includes tearing down the demolished structure and cleaning up any debris. You should also take into account appliances you may need to replace, including major ones like your furnace, air conditioning and water heater.
There are a number of things that can cause construction costs to rise precipitously, including:
At Jensen and Company, we can refer you to an insurance agent who has covered similar properties in the Park City area. A skilled insurance agent can work with you to make sure your home is fully protected and that your homeowner’s insurance policy is up-to-date. Contact us if you have any questions about the process of finding a new home in Park City, Ut.
