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Wealthy Filmmaker wants to ESCAPE FROM LA! Which Utah Mansion Will She Choose? | Park City Homes

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, why do you think the buyer wants to “escape from LA” to Park City, Utah?
The title mentions a “Utah mansion.” What features do you expect these homes to have?
If you could choose a vacation home, would you prefer a city lifestyle or a mountain lifestyle? Why?

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Wealthy Filmmaker wants to ESCAPE FROM LA! Which Utah Mansion Will She Choose? | Park City Homes

Intro + Home #1 (Nature preserve luxury) (00:00 – 09:38)

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1. Why is the buyer looking for a home in Park City?

To have a personal escape and a place to stay during film festival time
To start a farm and raise animals
To be closer to her office in LA
To be near the beach and warmer weather

2. What is a key feature of the first home’s location?

It is downtown near restaurants and shops
It is in the middle of a nature preserve with wildlife
It is inside a high-rise building
It is next to an airport

3. What is the listing price of the first home?

$3.4 million
$1.9 million
$4.0 million
$3.0 million

Wealthy Filmmaker wants to ESCAPE FROM LA! Which Utah Mansion Will She Choose? | Park City Homes

Home #2 (Promontory: rustic + contemporary) (09:38 – 15:50)

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1. Where is the second home located?

In the same nature preserve as the first home
On an island with beach access
In downtown Salt Lake City
In an exclusive gated community called Promontory

2. What architectural detail makes the second home stand out?

It is made entirely of glass
It has 14 different gables on the roofline
It has a round shape with no corners
It has an underground entrance

3. What is the listing price of the second home?

$3.4 million
$3.0 million
$1.9 million
$2.3 million

Wealthy Filmmaker wants to ESCAPE FROM LA! Which Utah Mansion Will She Choose? | Park City Homes

Home #3 + Final decision (15:50 – 23:29)

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1. What is a special feature mentioned in the third home’s master suite area?

A private movie studio
A rooftop swimming pool
A secret tunnel to the golf course
A door that is steps from the hot tub

2. How much is the third home listed at?

$3.4 million
$4.0 million
$2.0 million
$1.9 million

3. Which home does the buyer ultimately choose?

House #3 (the mountain lodge on the golf course)
She decides not to buy any home
House #1 (the 10-acre home in the nature preserve)
House #2 (the contemporary farmhouse)

Wealthy Filmmaker wants to ESCAPE FROM LA! Which Utah Mansion Will She Choose? | Park City Homes

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1. What matters most to the buyer across the tours?

Having the newest electronics in every room
Being close to LA traffic and nightlife
Feeling inspired and having space to entertain guests
Choosing the smallest home possible

2. How do the host and buyer evaluate the homes?

By choosing whichever has the most bedrooms, no matter the cost
By comparing lifestyle fit (views, entertaining, style) and price vs. budget
By picking the newest building only
Mostly by the paint colors

3. What trade-off is shown in the final choice?

She chooses the favorite home even though it is over budget
She chooses the best location but gives up a kitchen
She chooses a home with no views to avoid distractions
She chooses a cheaper home even though she dislikes it

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Wealthy Filmmaker wants to ESCAPE FROM LA! Which Utah Mansion Will She Choose? | Park City Homes

The buyer chooses the first home even though it is over budget. Do you think that is a smart decision? Why or why not?
Which home (1, 2, or 3) would you choose based on lifestyle: nature preserve, gated community, or golf course? Explain your choice.
The buyer wants a home that inspires creativity. What kinds of spaces or features help you feel creative or relaxed?
Do you think “views” are worth paying more for? What other features would you prioritize instead (kitchen, location, size, privacy, etc.)?