When Steve Allen retired about six years ago and he and his wife, Michelle, moved from Northern California to Heber City, the home purchase came with plenty of perks.
“It takes us 20 minutes to get to Sundance for skiing,” he said. “Salt Lake City is a hop, skip and a jump away. We have easy access to the Salt Lake airport. And just the valley itself — there’s trails for hiking, and clean air. You’re above the inversions. All those things are very attractive.”
The main draw was that they were closer to their children and grandchildren in Utah. But the views of the Heber Valley hills were also unmatched. The cost of living was much less. And it was a relief to leave behind the hustle and bustle of California.