Under Construction and Available!

Check it out...our Sanctuary/Solitude building is under construction and now available..email me for more details and pricing...let's just say it's a great time to buy a new home!

Clubhouse progress!

Things are really happening around here!  Check out the slide show of our new clubhouse...Rumor is "Super Bowl Party" in the new theater room??

$20,000 Free Options and Clubouse!

Things are happening around here...we sold another home and we are offering $20K in free options through Sept.  SO, if you have been thinking about it you should really get on it already!

We've been updating our facebook page, so if you haven't become a fan get over there and check it out!

In order to receive the free upgrades we have to have a contract signed by the end of next month so don't delay!

Clubhouse--Update!

Well, we are getting close! Here is an updated version of the new clubhouse we hope to get started ASAP! We are also really close to releasing our new phase 2--stay tuned for pricing and placement!

Totally Kids Weekly Review-Black Diamond Gym

This week I'm going to tell you about Black Diamond Gym.  Located in NewPark at Kimball Junction Black diamond gym offers a few open gym sessions to wear out that toddler-There are a number of fun things to do around town for adults and teens but when it comes to fun for the little ones it's a little limited so this week I want to share with you a secret: 45 minutes of free play on trampolines, bars, etc.  My daughter is a huge fan and I am bigger fan of the restful nap it induces after!

Other than open gym, they offer kids night out, summer camps and much more-

Here are the current open gym times:
Monday at noon
Friday and Saturday at 11am

The cost is $10 and well worth the cash!

For more information click here!

Park City Dirt Jump Park--Review!

So, this is not your normal week review of leisure but it's something to be considered--how cool is this? A dirt park right in the middle of town?  Hidden on the hillside behind the fire station in Park Meadows.  I have jogged by this before not knowing that this was a public park--thinking to myself some crazy kids have gone wild!

I wonder how you can have a normal childhood in Park City?  It's not possible--There are way to many cool things to do!  This is a fav of mine as I grew up riding dirt bikes...I don't think you could get me on a BMX bike today but if you are braver than me check this out:

http://www.parkcity.org/index.aspx?page=645

THE BEST PART...it's located approx 5.5 miles from the Retreat...if you ride your bike you can be there in approx. 25 minutes (maybe faster if you are not riding a cruiser hauling a toddler behind)!

Model Home Tour

What to do with your Summer in PC...

With the Summer months ahead of us, it's time to start thinking about how we are going to spend the days...Here is a commitment for you: a weekly review of a fun thing to do around town.  Of course I will tell you all about it, and then give you the mileage from our neighborhood to show you how convenient this place really is!  While it snowed last night I can't stop thinking about golf...so this week I'm reviewing Park City Golf Course.

Personally, I love this course.  I have played it many times and the greens are always in great shape and faster than your normal public course.  The setting is to die for and if you are lucky enough to be around in the fall there is no better place to enjoy the leaves changing than on the golf course.

My favorite hole is no. 6 which is a short downhill par 4.  Club selection off the tee is tricky and the approach shot to a fairly narrow green has to be thoughtful as there is a pond in front!  The staff is always friendly and there is easy access to food and drink (which is always a top priority for me)!  While the driving range and practice facility is the one downfall to the course you have to take it with a grain of salt as the real estate is scarce around this golf course that literally backs up to Park City Mountain Resort.

They take online reservations
(Click Here)

...here is snipit from the website for your info:

"First built in 1963 as a nine-hole course, this William Neff, signature golf course was redesigned to its current 18-holes in 1976. In 2003, #18 was redesigned by William Neff Jr., and has proven to be one of the classic finishing holes in Utah. In addition to providing professionally designed and well kept greens, Park City Golf Club's elevation of 6700 feet can actually add distance to your shots while you play on a course that is typically 10 to 15 degrees cooler than most courses in the area-a definite bonus during the hot summer months."

Current rates are below:

Regular Season: Friday before Memorial Day through mid September.

Resident 18 Hole* Walking	$32.00
Resident 18 Hole with Cart	$46.00
Non-Resident 18 Hole Walking	$43.00
Non-Resident 18 Hole with Cart	$57.00
Resident 9 Hole Walking	$16.00
Resident 9 Hole with Cart	$23.00
Non-Resident 9 Hole Walking	$21.50
Non-Resident 9 Hole with Cart	$28.50

Last but not least from door to door Park City Golf Course is a mere 5.8 miles from the Retreat!  Woo hoo!!

And the construction commences!

We are soooo excited that we have begun constructing new homes again. We have pre-sold 3 homes this year--yes, that is correct pre-sold in this market! What that means is, we MUST be a smokin' deal--with all the foreclosures and short sales around our buyers are finding that our homes are still a better deal! For many reasons...not to mention no headaches of buying a home that has been sitting forever unoccupied and warranty free!
Check out the photo, this is our super superintendent Cortney standing on a rock we discovered...rock is approx. 7'x 7'x ???
Keep tuned to the progress!

Def. of Sustainability~watch this video!

Watch this video for a great 2 minute explanation of "Sustainability".

Color Selection Options!

Things are happening around here, we have sold 2 new homes and hope to wrap up few more in the next month or so.  With so much out of state interest, we have created a basic website with our color selection options for those to review prior to their final selection meeting.  Check out the link:

http://web.me.com/keyejn/Site/Home/Home.html

Park City on the Today Show!

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Move up to the Mountains...OPEN HOUSE

FYI--Sad News...all good things have to come to an end...until next season~

Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley and The Canyons will all close their 2009/2010 winter season on Sunday, April 11th.
Alta: April 18 reopening April 23, 24, and 25.

Beaver Mountain: Closed

Brian Head: April 18th

Brighton: April 18 weather pending

Powder Mountain: April 11

Snowbasin: April 18 weather pending

Snowbird: Memorial Day Weekend

Solitude: April 18

Sundance: April 4

Wolf Creek Utah: Closed

Information provided by Park City Magazine!

Quick Start Program...

Next time you come out (if you don't live here already) you have to check this program out.  Fly today, ski today!  Pretty cool.


http://www.parkcityinfo.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=1047

Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer!

..:: Pictage | Event Photos ::..

A letter from our Construction Dept.

I just wanted to share an email from Justin who is in charge of our construction at Rainey Homes-very interesting--

Many of you know that we use insulated duct board standard in all of our plans.  There are very few other builders that use this system, in fact I think that Anglers HVAC is the only HVAC contractor that does this standard.  Marty figured out some time ago that is was easier for him to work with insulated duct board instead of buying all the equipment to deal with sheet metal.  I think if you look at your competition you will find that nobody else is doing this.  There are multiple reasons why insulated duct board is better but I am going to just talk about a few.

 

Air leakage-  I ran into Bryan Taylor with Questar/Thermwise a couple of weeks ago and I asked him if anyone is using insulated duct  anymore.  He told me that he hardly ever see's it.  A few years ago everyone was required to insulate their ducts in an unconditioned space.  Remember when we used to insulate in between the floor joists?  Those basements were considered unconditioned because there was no insulation on the walls (simply put).  Most builders learned that you could achieve better performance by pin and draping insulation on the foundation wall and that changed the basement space to a  conditioned space.  Most builders quit insulating their ducts because it was not required.  Insulated duct board is an easier product to seal than sheet metal.  If you have ever looked in one of our unfinished basements you will see that all of our seams are taped together.  Sheet metal systems use a mastic paint like product to seal up the ducts.  The challenge with that is sealing the top of the duct when it is installed.  Bryan told me that our systems test very high with very low leakage rate.  You can see how this test is performed at the Energy star web site.  A couple of years ago we did a test in front of the Media and Lt. Gov out in Daybreak on a Bellevue plan.  There were no traceable amounts of air leakage in the system.  Properly sealed ducts are important so that the air you are paying to heat or cool will end up in the destination you are paying to condition.  You do not want that air being lost in an unfinished basement. Most sheet metal ducts are extremely leaky.  http://www.house-energy.com/Insulation/Ducts-Insulation.htm

 

Quieter Vents- I have attached an article about the advantages of insulated duct boards for a quieter home.  We have all been in a home where you can hear someone else's conversation through the duct system.  Insulated duct board greatly minimizes the sound traveling through traditional systems.  This could be a big deal to some potential buyers.  There is also less popping from expansion.

 

Maintains Temperature-  You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that a cold duct will cool warm air as it travels to the desired location.  The initial blast of air that comes through the ducting will be cooler in a basement without insulated ducts.  I think that this one is pretty self explanatory. 

 

 

Last but not least I wanted to make it clear that all builders most likely use some insulated ducts.  Code requires an R-8 duct in unconditioned spaces.  Attic furnaces will need to use insulated flex ducts.  Additionally some builders will use insulated flex ducts in locations that require flex.

 

Let me know if you have any questions. 

http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/bp_mechanical/article/0,2617,hpro_20151_3712268,00.html

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If you were interested in finding a unique way to donate to Haiti...check out the link to Craft Hope. It's amazing what people are doing! They have raised over $27,000 by selling 1400 items!

Trails, Trails and More Trails...

I have been subscribing to the Mountain Trails newsletter for about a year now, and I am completely wow'd everytime I read it. There are so many trails in and about Park City and so many folks who care enough to keep them looking good. Click here to check it out and subscribe (and join today-I think I will).

As promised PHOTOS of the only move-in ready home! $374,900

Happy New Year!

With the new year here, it's time to celebrate!  We have only ONE remaining home left in our original offering.  With that said, I'm sure you want to check it out!  I am working updated photos right now and should have them uploaded soon, check back soon!

NEW RELEASE! (with updated pricing!)

Here is our new updated pricing, please make sure to check out our website for more information (like updated features list, availability, etc.)  Our new model home is open and ready for showings!  Email me with any questions! nikki.keye@raineyhomes.com

Rainey Homes is on facebook!

Become a fan... of our new "Rainey Homes" facebook page!

Speaking of Sundance

Jeff and I had a chance a couple of months ago to check out the fall leaves. We thought it would be fun to start actually experiencing the incredible things to do around us (you know, stuff you can do with a 1 year old) so we headed out in the car to check out Sundance. It's def. worth the drive. The facility is absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed lunch after a crazy hike where we were summoned to car by large boom of lighting. So, if you have an afternoon to kill...check it out.

Need to sell your current home?

Check out this article "House Marketing Mistakes & Bloopers-Avoid House Marketing Mistakes When Selling in a Slow Market"

http://homebuying.about.com/od/sellingahouse/qt/DriveTraffic.htm

Homebuyer Tax Credit Update!

It's official! Here are the details on the Tax Credit:




On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed a bill to extend the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (FTHBs) through June 30, 2010. The bill also opens up opportunities for others who are not buying a home for the first time.


TAX CREDIT OVERVIEW



Who Gets What?



First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): First-time homebuyers (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available credit of $8,000



Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.



Current Owners: The tax credit program now gives those who already own a residence some additional reasons to move to a new home. This incentive comes in the form of a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years.



Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.


What are the New Deadlines?



In order to qualify for the credit, all contracts need to be in effect no later than April 30, 2010 and close no later than June 30, 2010.



What are the Income Caps?



The amount of income someone can earn and qualify for the full amount of the credit has been increased.



Single tax filers who earn up to $125,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, single filers who earn $145,000 and above are ineligible



Joint filers who earn up to $225,000 are eligible for the total credit amount. Those who earn more than this cap can receive a partial credit. However, joint filers who earn $245,000 and above are ineligible.



What is the Maximum Purchase Price?



Qualifying buyers may purchase a property with a maximum sale price of $800,000.



What is a Tax Credit?



A tax credit is a direct reduction in tax liability owed by an individual to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In the event no taxes are owed, the IRS will issue a check for the amount of the tax credit an individual is owed. Unlike the tax credit that existed in 2008, this credit does not require repayment unless the home, at any time in the first 36 months of ownership, is no longer an individual’s primary residence.



How Much are First-Time Homebuyers (FTHB) Eligible to Receive?



An eligible homebuyer may request from the IRS a tax credit of up to $8,000 or 10% of the purchase price for a home. If the amount of the home purchased is $75,000, the maximum amount the credit can be is $7,500. If the amount of the home purchased is $100,000, the amount of the credit may not exceed $8,000.



Who is Eligible fort FTHB Tax Credit?



Anyone who has not owned a primary residence in the previous 36 months, prior to closing and the transfer of title, is eligible.



This applies both to single taxpayers and married couples. In the case where there is a married couple, if either spouse has owned a primary residence in the last 36 months, neither would qualify. In the case where an individual has owned property that has not been a primary residence, such as a second home or investment property, that individual would be eligible.



As mentioned above, the tax credit has been expanded so that existing homeowners who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years are now eligible for a tax credit of up to $6,500.



How Much are Current Home Owners Eligible to Receive?



The tax credit program includes a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified purchasers who have owned and occupied a primary residence for a period of five consecutive years during the last eight years.



Can Homebuyers Claim the Tax Credit in Advance of Purchasing a Property?



No. The IRS has recently begun prosecuting people who have claimed credits where a purchase had not taken place.



Can a Taxpayer Claim a Credit if the Property is Purchased from a Seller with Seller Financing and the Seller Retains Title to the Property?



Yes. In situations where the buyer purchases the property, even though the seller retains legal title, the taxpayer may file for the credit. Some examples of this would include a land contract or a contract for deed.



According to the IRS, factors that would demonstrate the ownership of the property would include:



1. Right of possession,

2. Right to obtain legal title upon full payment of the purchase price,

3. Right to construct improvements,

4. Obligation to pay property taxes,

5. Risk of loss,

6. Responsibility to insure the property, and

7. Duty to maintain the property.



Are There Other Restrictions to Taking the FTHB Credit?



Yes. According to the IRS, if any of the following describe a homebuyer’s situation, a credit would not be due:



They buy the home from a close relative. This includes a spouse, parent, grandparent, child or grandchild. (Please see the question below for details regarding purchases from “step-relatives.”)

They do not use the home as your principal residence.

They sell their home before the end of the year.

They are a nonresident alien.

They are, or were, eligible to claim the District of Columbia first-time homebuyer credit for any taxable year. (This does not apply for a home purchased in 2009.)

Their home financing comes from tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds. (This does not apply for a home purchased in 2009.)

They owned a principal residence at any time during the three years prior to the date of purchase of your new home. For example, if you bought a home on July 1, 2008, you cannot take the credit for that home if you owned, or had an ownership interest in, another principal residence at any time from July 2, 2005, through July 1, 2008.





Can Homebuyers Purchase a Home from a Step-Relative and Still be Eligible for the Credit?



Yes. As long as the person they buy the home from is not a direct blood relative, the purchase would be allowed.



If a Parent (Who Will Not Live In The Property) Cosigns for a Mortgage, Will Their Child Still be Eligible for the Credit?



Yes, provided that the child meets the other requirements for the tax credit.

THE 2010 FESTIVAL IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 21ST THROUGH JANUARY 31ST.

It's coming up and you should do one of two things...embrace it or simply ignore it.  Both are fun but if you haven't been before you should embrace it can be very entertaining...not the waiting in line out in the cold thing but the chance to see some really great indy films and the more likely chance to see some "I can't believe I just wasted 2 hours"!

So here is the website and check it out:

We are here...

A lot of people talk about what they are doing, but you have no way of really knowing...well here we are...in the ink (I guess that's what they used to say before computers)! 


Check it out!  OH and guess what...That 10 year old condo you are looking at, not going to be in here (most likely)! So save it for someone who doesn't care about saving money and come check out our Energy Star Certified homes!

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=new_homes_partners.showAreaResults&s_code=UT&msa_id=292

Where else but Park City could you...

Support Women's Ski Jumping USA.

If you are around I would check it out chez betty is TASTY!

Then there was 2!

That's it, we have only two homes left in our first offering!  We put our current model under contract and we're moving down the street to our "Haven floor plan".  Which by the way is fantastic!

So here is the dirty low down....

$329,900-Escape (3 bd, 2.5 ba)
$359,900-Haven 3 bd, 2.5 ba)

They both feature granite countertops, hand scraped hardwood flooring, etc.

If you look at old posts you will be able to find video's and more detailed info!

Call or email me for info...you won't want to miss these two smashing deals!