The Sunriver Aquatic Center (SHARC) is now open. You’re going to love all there is to do at the new pool complex in Sunriver. Features at the new Sunriver complex include:

1. Indoor Pool with Kids Water Playground, Vortex Pool, Water Basketball & Swim Lanes
2. Outdoor Kids Lagoon with zero entry
3. Pool Jungle Gym
4. Lazy River
5. 2 Water Slides
6. Meeting & Banquet Facilities
7. Outdoor Amphitheater
8. Park with Picnic Area, Playground, & Bocce Ball Court
9. Year Round Sledding Hill
10. Outdoor Basketball Court
11. Fitness Room
12. Adults Hot Tub
13. Café

All facilities will be open beginning Memorial Day Weekend 2012. On May 26th, the public is invited to experience all the facility has to offer for FREE by bringing 2 cans of food for each person in your party.

For Sunriver Homeowners and their rental guests (with qualifying guest passes or Owner I.D. Cards), entrance to the Sunriver Aquatic Center is free. The general public is also allowed entry for the following charges:

1. Adult Admission $25.00 per day which includes Sledding (ages 18+)
2. Child Admission $20.00 per day which includes Sledding (ages 4 -17)
3. Sledding Hill Only $15.00 per day

There are also package rates available to non-Sunriver owners at discounted rates. If you’d like the complete fee schedule and event schedule,
email me and I’ll send them to you.

After touring the facility, it was easy to see how well planned of a project the Sunriver Aquatic Center was. It will certainly be an asset to Sunriver Homeowners and create more appeal to the vacationing public at large.

The entire Sunriver Resort area is seeing a long needed revitalization while keeping the natural paradise surroundings intact that so many people are drawn to. Sunriver real estate inventories are down and it appears we might be enjoying a long hot summer. Real estate deals can still be found. Sign up for my Top 10 Best Deals In Sunriver below and see what piece of paradise might be waiting for you!

Winters cold fingers finally hit Sunriver in February & March. Despite the cold rain and snow, sales of Sunriver Real Estate showed surprising consistency. Sales on Sunriver homes and condos were seen across the board and at every price level.

A total of 7 Sunriver Condos went pending or sold during February & March 2012, while an astonishing 32 Sunriver Homes received accepted offers or sold during the same two months. If you are a buyer looking to finally get your Sunriver Vacation Dream Home, it would be a good idea to begin seriously looking.

The minute Sunriver Sellers begin thinking that the market has turned the corner and realize that home prices are again appreciating; their resolve to stick to their listing price will become stronger. Be sure and sign up for my Sunriver Top 10 Best deals (click the link) in Sunriver so that you can see which homes are priced the best in Sunriver.

The Mountain Village East neighborhood saw 9 homes go pending sale, or sold. Fairway Crest Village came in second with a total of 6 properties moving, while Meadow Village and Forest Park each saw 5 properties move within their respective Sunriver neighborhoods.

Prices ranged from a $47,000 for a one bedroom, Powder Village Condo to a pending sale on Vista Drive priced at $899,000 for a home with 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, and 3358 square feet.

There will be more Sunriver homes and condos coming onto the market as we near the summer months. Don’t let the best deals slip through your fingers because you aren’t kept up to date when the best new listings hit the market. Sign up below to be notified the moment a property that suits your needs hits the market. Your list will include the hard to find Sunriver Foreclosures and Short Sales.

Sunriver real estate sales for January 2012 started the year off with an increase in sales over January of 2011 by a wide margin. Total Sunriver properties that went ‘Pending Sale’ or sold were a total of 23 Sunriver properties.

The breakdown of sales were as follows:

2 fractional properties in The Ridge, and StoneRidge.
3 Condo sales in Alberello, Kitty Hawk and Mtn View Lodge
1 Hangar sale
17 Single Family Home Sales

The Fairway Crest Village and Deer Park subdivisions of Sunriver led the pack of most sales with 3 sales each. This was followed by a two-way tie with 2 sales each in Mtn Village East, and Forest Park. Remaining sales were located in Skypark, Fairway Point Village, Mtn Village West, Overlook Park, Meadow Village and River Village.

The prices of Sunriver properties that saw activity ranged from $14,500 for a fractional sale at The Ridge, up to a Pending sale of a single family home in Fairway Crest Village with 6 bedroom, 6 ½ bath home and 4034 square feet that was listed for $1,059,000.

If you’ve been waiting and dreaming of owning a Sunriver Home, Condo, or Fractional property, I have a new Top 10 list of Best Buys in Sunriver. Sign up below to get the best priced homes sent directly to you.

In episode one of my new video series, “The Sunriver Real Estate Show” we take a look at the new Sunriver Ice Skating Rink and what new features it has to offer to those who love this longstanding Sunriver tradition.

Here’s a transcript of the show:

Ice skating has been a part of the Sunriver scene for decades. Many families have enjoyed great memories at the Ice Skating Rink in the Sunriver Village Mall. In 2011, the ice skating rink was completely renovated. The new design is a welcome update to this long standing Sunriver Tradition.

A great new feature of the rink is the addition of both an outdoor and indoor sitting area for tired parents who just want to watch their family skate to their hearts content. The sitting areas come complete with a gas fireplace to keep you warm and cozy while you watch the kids.

A new roof and wall system was added to the rink to create a more pleasant skating environment that is reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell Village. During the summer months, the ice skating rink doubles as a miniature golf and bumper car facility.

Ice Skating is open every day during the winter.

Monday Tuesday &Thursday the rink is open for one skating session between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays operating hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
On Friday’s there are two skating sessions…one in the morning from 10:00 a.m. to 2 P.m. and the second session is open from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
On Saturday skaters can choose from 3 different session times. 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and a third session from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Finally on Sunday, you can choose between two skating sessions the first at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the second from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Prices for each session are $12.00 for ages 13 and older and children ages 6 to 12 are $8:00. Children 5 and under skate free with the purchase of an accompanying adult ticket. There’s also a $3:00 discount if you have your own skates and you can also purchase a season pass. Skating lessons are also available for private and semi-private groups throughout the week for all skating levels. If you have other questions on the Sunriver Ice Skating Rink, their telephone number is (541) 593-5948.

As we move into 2012, historic Sunriver Real Estate sales reveal some interesting statistics. To begin with Sunriver Real Estate sales have increased year over year for the past 3 years. Beginning at the end of 2010, Sunriver sales had jumped 17% over 2009’s sales. 2011 saw Sunriver’s total real estate sales jump nearly 11% over 2010 with a total of 147 sales, according to MLS data statistics.

Average sales price per square foot for a Sunriver home has been hovering around $185.00 a square foot since May of 2011, which indicates more stability.
Another interesting note for 2011 is that Sunriver Condo sales have jumped 20% over total Condo sales for 2010. Interest rates continue to remain low, and the total inventory of Sunriver homes for sale have shrunk over the past year.

If you are a seller, now is a good time to have your home on the market since your home has less competition from other Sunriver homes on the market. If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, give me a call or send me an
email and I’ll share some insider information on getting your property sold.

For buyers who are looking for the best deals on a Sunriver home or condo, sign up for my ‘Top 10 Best Sunriver Deals’ list below and I’ll send you the best priced homes or condos currently for sale in the Sunriver marketplace. You will be surprised over some of the great buys that are available right now! Just sign up below for the most current list.

As we move into 2012, the highway improvements in and out of Sunriver should be near completion, the new Sunriver Aquatic Center (SHARC) will be opening, and the expansion and remodel of the Sunriver Village Mall will likewise see most everything completed. All of this will create more buzz and interest in the Sunriver marketplace.

Don’t be left behind when the best deals in Sunriver hit the market.

Fall of 2011 saw consistent activity in the Sunriver Real Estate marketplace. A total of 34 Sunriver condos and single family homes (and 1 hangar) went ‘Pending Sale’ or ‘Sold’ for the months of October and November.

The StoneRidge fractional townhomes were among the best sellers in the two months with a total of 4 sales. The highest total number of sales for any neighborhood in Sunriver however, goes to Fairway Crest Village with a total of 8 homes either Sold or Pending Sale.

The River Village neighborhood also saw 4 sales, while Fairway Point Village saw 3 sales and the Cluster Cabins saw 2 sales. Other Condo/Townhome complexes that each saw an individual sale were, Skyline, Wildflower, Mtn View Lodge, Tennis Village, and Freemont Crossing.

Sales prices for single family homes in Sunriver ranged from $250,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1705 sq. ft. in River Village, to a high of $849,900 for a 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bath home in SkyPark with 4029 sq. ft.

With October and November being typically slow months since they are stuck between the busy summer season, and the holiday/ski season, the sales numbers above are good to see.

If you’re planning on a ski trip to Sunriver be sure and check out my post on getting discounted Mt Bachelor lift tickets and save yourself some money. If you’re looking to save some serious money on a Sunriver Vacation Home, I’d like to send you out my Top Ten list of the best Sunriver Real Estate deals right now. Just Email me, and I’ll take care of the rest.

Courtesy of Alexxandra R. Duschner

It’s interesting to note that over the past 4 seasons, the price nationwide for a weekend ski pass has, on average, risen 13.5% to an average of $75.92. Mt. Bachelor charges $73.00 for just one premium ski day, and $126 for a two day pass, so saving on your tickets is a welcome plus. It’s no secret that you will tend to pay the highest price for your Mt Bachelor lift tickets if you purchase them at the ticket window.

My first suggestion for savings on Mt Bachelor lift tickets if you live in the Portland/Salem/Eugene area is to check your local Costco. Costco offers deals on various skiing location around the country. You would think that our local Coscto, here in Bend, would be the best place to check, however it is pretty rare to find discounted Mt Bachelor tickets at the Bend Costco. But it certainly doesn’t hurt to call them ahead of time to see if by chance they have them. Their local number is (541) 383-2299. Surprisingly, the Costco stores on the other side of the Cascade Mountain Range will be your best bet for picking up the discounted Mt Bachelor tickets, so by all means call your local Costco and find out if they have them.

My second suggestion is to use the Liftopia or LiftTickets websites which often sell multi-day passes at a 15% discount. This can really save you money when you are planning on skiing/snowboarding multiple days.

If you’re looking for discounted Sunriver accomodations plus discount skiing, you may want to check out Ski.com for Sunriver vacation and skiing packages. Their site tends to be a little confusing, so be sure and look carefully at the options you are choosing.

Active duty military personnel receive a 50% discount on an Adult daily lift ticket price excluding Saturdays and holidays. Keep in mind this discount only applies to the individual military member and not their families.

Another feature that can give you savings is the Mt Bachelor Kids Ski Free program. Children who are 18 years and younger can ski free the same number of days as their parents/grandparents when their parents/grandparents purchase a 3-day or more adult lift ticket. Tickets must be purchased a minimum of 4 days in advance online through Mt Bachelor’s , eStore. They can also be purchased through a Mt. Bachelor lodging partner package. (check with your lodging reservations desk to see if they are a Mt Bachelor partner and can offer you the discount tickets)

Finally, OnTheSnow gives an assortments of different discounts that pop in and out of the Mt Bachelor ski scene throughout the year. They include single and multi-day passes, vacation packages, and other time sensitive specials that provide savings and discounts on Mt Bachelor skiing and snowboarding.

Mt Bachelor is known for its world class skiing and snowboarding experience and so it’s all the more an enjoyable experience when you can save some money doing it. Since Sunriver has its own entrance road to this skiing mecca, it is ideally located for owning your very own Sunriver vacation home or Sunriver vacation condo. There are thousands of people who have chosen the premium location of Sunriver to own a beautiful vacation home or condo so that they can enjoy world class skiing and outdoor adventure. I help people negotiate great savings on Sunriver real estate. If you’d like my top ten list of current best buys in Sunriver, Email me , and I’ll send you the hottest deals in all of Sunriver that are available right now.

The months of August and September saw Sunriver Real Estate sales move at a brisk pace. Thirty-four Sunriver properties sold, while another 24 received accepted offers and are now pending sale, for a total of 58 properties moved during these past two months. That number represents nearly 19% of Sunriver’s total real estate for sale during that period.

Each segment of the Sunriver real estate market saw movement. A total of 37 Sunriver homes sold or received accepted offers. The remaining pending sales and sold Sunriver properties consisted of 14 Sunriver Condos, 4 Sunriver Fractionals, 1 Sunriver Townhome and 1 Sunriver Airport Hangar.

Leading the pack of most single family home sales was Fairway Crest Village with a total of 13 moved properties. Second was River Village with 5 properties, followed by Mountain Village East with 4 sales, and a 3 way tie with Overlook Park, Mountain Village West, and Fairway Point Village with 3 sales each.

Quelah Condo’s saw the highest Condominium sales, with a total of 3 condos moved, while StoneRidge saw the most fractional property sales with a total of 2 sales.

Prices ranged from a low of $20,000 for a fractional property in The Ridge, to a 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home with 4570 square feet on Hickory which sold for $950,000.

When you compare Sunriver sales for the Summer of 2011 to the summer sales of 2010, you’ll see that sales have increased 27% in the summer months of 2011. Total active Sunriver properties on the market also shrank approximately 9% from a year ago, from an average of 345 active listings in 2010, to an average of 312 active listings in 2011.

I have a new list of the Top 10 best deals in Sunriver currently for sale available for your review. Send me an EMAIL and I’ll send you my Top 10 list. With the Sunriver summer season at an end, now is a great time to be looking for a Sunriver vacation home. Interest rates are at all-time lows and Sunriver Sellers are motivated to get their property sold. That can mean a big savings on the Sunriver vacation home you’ve been looking for. There’s some fantastic properties on my Top 10 list, so be sure and request it.

If you are a lover of exotic sports cars and other rare model cars, then Sunriver, Oregon was the place to be on Saturday, September 17th, 2011. The annual Sunriver Festival of Cars was held behind the Sunriver Lodge on the Meadows Golf Course.

The highlighted cars this year in the festival were Italian Sports Cars which included Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo. I must admit, there were more than a few cars that caught my attention as I walked through and photographed the lineup. I put together the video above if you weren’t able to make it so that you can enjoy a little car appreciation too. I’d love to hear your comments below on what you thought of the cars, so please post a comment.

The Sunriver Festival of Cars is celebrating its 16th year of bringing classic, sports, muscle, exotic and luxury cars to the appreciative eyes of the Sunriver community. This is just one more way in which Sunriver continues to deliver on its goal of creating a vacation home community that provides a large assortment of recreational and educational activities that keep its homeowners and visitors delighted year round with fun and exciting events.

If you’re curious about some of the real estate bargains currently available in Sunriver, send me an EMAIL and I’ll send you the 10 best deals in real estate available right now in Sunriver. Let me know if you’re looking for a Condo, Single Family Home, or a Fractional property.

It’s amazing how quickly the construction of the new Sunriver Pools and recreational facilities is happening! As you can see from the video above, the Indoor Facility of the Sunriver Aquatic Center is nearly completely erected and you can see the shapes of some of the pools being formed.

Once completed, SHARC (Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreational Center) will provide indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides, lazy river, amphitheater, sledding hill, playground, outdoor basketball court, event center and workout/fitness center to Sunriver’s lineup of recreational activities.

The costs associated with construction will be assessed to each Sunriver homeowner with a choice of 4 different options.

The four payment options are:
1. One lump sum payment of $4,395 due January 1, 2012
2. Five equal annual payments of $1,019 commencing January 1, 2012
3. Fifteen equal annual payments of $504 commencing January 1, 2012
4. 180 equal monthly payments of $42 commencing January 1, 2012

If you are looking at purchasing a Sunriver home, the above assessments can be a great negotiating tool with Sellers. I’ve done so, very successfully, with other clients and would like the opportunity to do the same for you. If you’re interested in learning which homes that are currently for sale are closest to the new Sunriver Aquatic Center, Email me and I’ll send you out a current list of Sunriver properties that are nearby.