Porter, check out KSL or craigslist in your area. May have luck of a nice tent sold.

My North Face is the Trailhead, no longer made. Surely they've got a newer 4+ tent, like the Wawona.

There's a NF outlet in Vacaville. If you call the store and they have what you want, I'd be happy to pick it up in person and ultimately get it to you in UT. My family travels frequently between NorCal and UT.

We camp 2-3 times a year, I picked up a cabin tent from academy sports, their house brand Magellan. It works just fine, in fact it weatherd the worst rain storm we have ever camped it. I had a tarp under it and over it, I also use better stakes than what was supplied.

Considering you live in the West, mountain showers/downpours during the Summer/Fall are very real possibilities. When looking at tents the vast majority of 'family/large capacity' tents cut costs by using poor quality polls (fiberglass/split aluminum) and/or the minimum of rain protection, ending up with a fly that resembles a Jewish Yarmaka. You want a tent that has a FULL RAIN FLY and a pole set that is using quality aluminum poles with a shock-cord connecting them together.

As my last post, if you're planning on making camping an important annual event for your family, getting the family tent is an investment that'll pay off over the next 10-12-15 years. You'll see the benefits when, a) That big storm blows through, the fly holds up and everyone is ok playing Uno inside, b) the ease of setting up when you pull into the campsite after the sun has gone down and c) when packing up your vehicle and the tent does require it's own tie-down straps or, a fork-lift to remove.

Does REI still rent tents and/or rent tents this big? Might try one and see what features you like and what features you'd like added.

Also, depending on how often you use the tent, renting might be easier.

Buy once cry once.

Big Agnes. Made better than the old Coleman tents. Should be able to outlast the kids.

Eureka, Copper Canyon 12person tent.
Good for spring, summer, fall.
Not great in open windy areas, must use guy-wires.

Have used for winter camping in Berkshires, good if there is no snow, don't know what the loading would do.

Wet/windy use an additional polyethlene tarp to cover sides as it doesn't evacuate water that we'll in driving rain.

2nd the Eureka Copper Canyon.

We used a sub $200 one from Walmart for quite a few years, it was 8x14. It held up well except the main zipper on the door broke.

I just stepped up to a 12x14 canvas wall tent with wood stove from https://www.davistent.com/

Above your budget, but it is big, very well made and surprisingly easy to set up (I can do it by myself). The stove is awesome. I got a hitch carrier to pack it all.

First use was last weekend in the national forest in a snow squall with sub-freezing temps. We were cozy though.

Eureka makes some nice tents for family camping. We have a Cabela's branded Eureka tent we bought a few years ago and we really like it. We've owned several tents over the years from North Face, Mountain Hardwear and also REI, but finally decided I wanted one I could stand upright in. I'm 6'2". I would be looking at 8 person tents for a family. We have two kids and a dog and our tent is full. Our tent is designed for the mountains and as such it's heavy and overbuilt. You'll pay a premium for higher quality or lighter materials. Fiberglass versus aluminum poles, better rain coatings, stronger fabric. If you dry out your tent and keep it clean it they can last a long time so a little investment is worth it if you take care of your stuff. Tents can be repaired too. I have an old North Face my kids play in that has been damaged but is still gtg. I've replaced tent pole pieces, changed the shock cord and such. It's all easy to do and pretty cheap.

I have a lot of tents. Some are damned expensive. As a youth we were homeless (except for a tent) and I am very familiar with setting up tents and have been since I was a child. That Coleman linked up thread is the bees knees for set up and priced right. So easy. Can't go wrong with it. Good ventilation, you can stand up inside and dry in a rainstorm (I have the 6 person version, ie, fits 3 comfortably:-). Coleman Instant "Sets Up in 60 Seconds" and I believe it to be true. Walmart has them for less. $129 on Amazon. Wife made me go buy an expensive motor home, I still prefer a car and the tent.

Heads up reminder, REI is actively anti-gun. They asked me to choose either them or my political beliefs, so easy choice, I'm done with them.

Oztent is pretty awesome if you have a way to carry it...rooftop, pickup, etc.

https://www.oztent.com

There are some nice videos out there on it....incredibly versatile and expandable.