Fabulous Fall and Snow In The Mountains!

Fall is my favorite season, and there have been some gorgeous yellow and orange leaves in parts of the Valley. The weather has been mostly sunny and warm with cool crisp evenings. 

It's the perfect time for an autumn drive or hike to take in the changing leaves. Find a cider mill pressing fresh apple cider and enjoy warm homemade doughnuts right out of the oven. Take a hayride, get lost in a corn maze, and go to a u-pick pumpkin farm to choose the perfect gourd to carve into a Halloween jack-o-lantern.

Better yet...consider attending the Basin Beer Fest on October 1 & 2. Snowbasin Ski Resort will be serving samples of the best Utah craft beers along with Bavarian inspired foods and treats.

Also on October 1st, when you're done sampling beer, head over to North Fork Park for their Annual Star Party. Enter the park through the middle gate and follow the signs to Mustang Flats. North Fork Park is the world's 21st International Dark Sky Park. Check out the Star Party and find out why....and be sure to dress warm!




Hurry and enjoy Fall while you can, because we've already had snow in the mountains.

Last Thursday's storm blew through like a hurricane. It knocked out power in the entire valley for many hours, and temperatures dropped over night bringing snow to the higher elevations. Although a blanket of white snow on the mountain tops is pleasing to look at, I'm not ready!

Price Reduced and Free Ski Passes Too!!!

5023 E Whispering Pines Lane, in The Reserve at Crimson Ridge

This amazing luxury home has just been reduced in price by $100,000!!! If you purchase before the end of 2016 we'll even throw in 2 season passes to either Snowbasin Ski Resort or Powder Mountain Ski Resort. I know there are a few of you out there sitting on the fence thinking about this home. NOW is the time to make an offer, and enjoy the winter on the slopes on us!

5023 E Whispering Pines Lane, The Reserve at Crimson Ridge, Eden, Utah  $1,290,000.

Great Highlands Lot For Sale in Eden

2016 Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes

The 2016 Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes is fast approaching. The event begins June 17, and runs until July 2. It will be open Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am until 9:00 pm, and closed on Sundays.

OPEN HOUSE

Don't miss this opportunity to view a spectacular mountain luxury home that was the gem of the 2015 Parade of Homes. Located at 5023 E Whispering Pines Lane, in The Reserve at Crimson Ridge, Eden. No ticket necessary, and it's on the route of the Parade. Open house hours will closely mirror those of the Parade of Homes tour, just watch for the open house signs across from Pineview Yacht Club on Hwy 158.

As a Parade of Homes special the price is being slashed by $100,000, for this 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, elegant home, with spectacular views of Pineview Reservoir and the Wasatch Mountains. This home has it all, 2 master suites, wrap around deck, theater room, open concept with timber accents, clubhouse with swimming pool, and a super convenient location in the middle of tons of recreational opportunities, yet close to town. Watch a video at CrimsonRidge.net

Snowbasin Announces Summer Activities

Snowbasin, a Sun Valley Resort, has just announced the summer schedule of activities and concerts. Their Blues, Brews & BBQ's  events will begin June 10 and run every Sunday afternoon until October 2. This is a great way to escape the heat, enjoy great music, consume bbq, and throw back some cold beverages, all while being captivated by an amazing mountain back drop. Go early and hike the trails, then head back to Earl's Lodge to relax and imbibe. Find the schedule here: Snowbasin Blues, Brews & BBQ's Schedule

New Keller Williams Eden Office

Keller Williams Success Realty - Eden

Keller Williams Success Realty has a new office located in Eden, Utah. Actually this office has been there for a few months, but we'll be holding a grand opening soon. The Keller Williams Eden office is located at 2230 N 5500 E, in suite #3, which is on the second floor. We're in the Old Town Eden building, (behind Carlos & Harley's) and the stairs are located on the north end of the building.

As of yet, we're not keeping regular hours so it's best to make an appointment. Once we get more settled we'll try to keep the office staffed regularly. Meanwhile, if you need assistance, feel free to contact me at 801-791-3955 or WendyCrook@kw.com.

Visit www.KellerWilliamsEden.com - I'll post more when we set a date for the grand opening, but you can expect we'll be celebrating with music, food, games, prizes & more!

Signs of Spring in the Ogden Valley

There are lots of signs that spring is arriving in the Ogden Valley. The warmish sunny days have brought out the bicyclers and joggers, Nordic Valley Ski Resort has officially closed, and snow has quickly melted on the Valley floor.  The ice on Pineview Reservoir has almost completely vanished, and I've even had a report that a paddle boarder was seen on the water in the past couple of days. Today, Sunday, March 20th,  I witnessed what I believe is the first boater of the season whizzing across the water.

This is the view from 5023 E Whispering Pines Lane in The Reserve at Crimson Ridge, Eden, Utah

There are also signs of spring in the real estate market. Spring is typically the best quarter in real estate sales. Five condo/townhomes and six single family homes have sold in the past month in the Ogden Valley. Currently there are four condo/townhomes and eight single family homes under contract in the Valley, and spring hasn't officially arrived.

Inventory is super low, so if you're a seller there's never been a better time to put your home on the market. Buyers, get yourself pre-approved so you're ready to make an offer when you see a home you love. If it's an especially nice home that's priced to sell, you can expect multiple offers.

If you're not familiar with the buying or selling process, contact me at, 801-791-3955 or WendyCrook@kw.com, and I'll walk you through the process, and connect you with a lender if necessary. Visit my website to search for homes, www.UtahMountainPropertyTeam.com, or learn more about the Ogden Valley.

Tired of the Inversions?

Tired of the inversions and smoggy skies? The Ogden Valley has been enjoying sunny days and blue skies. Move your family to the Ogden Valley and give them the gift of clean air. I just listed this gorgeous lot in The Highlands at Wolf Creek, in Eden. It's the best lot in the subdivision for the money, and includes paid sewer and water connection fees. That's a savings of $9,000 to the buyer. Build your home here and enjoy panoramic views of Nordic Valley ski resort, Snowbasin, Pineview Reservoir, and more. There are plenty of lots for sale in The Highlands, but none this affordable, with such fabulous views, and so easily built on. These photos were taken in the morning on February 11th, when Ogden and Salt Lake City had smoggy smelly skies so thick the sun was blotted out. The Ogden Valley had some early morning fog as you'll notice in the pictures, but it burned off by noon.
BELOW: THE VIEW OF SNOWBASIN AND NORDIC VALLEY/NORTH OGDEN DIVIDE