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.

When coming to visit Sunriver Oregon, many people want to know where they can find the best deal on a Sunriver vacation rental. Are there some hidden secrets to getting a discounted price on a Sunriver rental? The answer is yes!

I’ve created a new video series called, “The Sunriver Real Estate Show” which will highlight topics of interest in and around Sunriver. The second episode covers the topic of finding the best deals on a Sunriver Vacation Rental which you can view below. It features 4 ways to save money on your next Sunriver Rental.

If you’re a little more adventurous, one of the tips will allow you to stay in Sunriver for nearly free of charge. I hope the information is helpful to you and if you have some tips to add on saving money on a vacation rental in Sunriver, please leave a comment below.

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.

It’s hard to believe that 2012 is right around the corner. Where did the time go? No doubt all of us are looking at the new year and making plans for the things we wish to accomplish.

I hope that you find success in all your plans and most importantly are healthy and happy through the upcoming year. I put together the Sunriver winter greetings video above, as a cheerful reminder of what the future will bring.

The uber talented Cody Cha has once again created a breathtaking video of Sunriver and the surrounding countryside. Feast your eyes on scenery that captures the essence of the tranquil beauty of Sunriver and Central Oregon.

For many, Sunriver represents an escape from the grinding pace of life. It’s forested sanctuary offers visitors, and a fortunate few owners, the chance to get away from it all and experience the magnificence of nature in all its humbling glory.

There are few places on the planet where such a variety of outdoor activities and recreation are within a stone’s throw from one another. It’s no wonder Sunriver is the Grand Dame of the Pacific Northwest’s recreational destinations.

Each of the 4 seasons offers a different perspective on this ever changing landscape. Every person who comes to this Oasis in the high desert will have their own Sunriver story to share. What is your favorite Sunriver experience or activity?

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.

In today’s marketplace, buyers will often ask me about Sunriver Bank Repo’s and Sunriver Short Sales. These properties typically represent some of the best deals to be found in Sunriver Real Estate. However, they are not without their issues. For instance, when it comes to Sunriver Bank Repo’s, you’ll oftentimes see a property that has been somewhat neglected and in need of attention. A buyer would need to factor in the cost of bringing the home up to their standards.

Sunriver Short Sales, are oftentimes in the same shape as other Sunriver homes being traditionally sold that are not a distress sale. The difference here is, if any problems are found in a buyers home inspection, the seller is usually unable to pay for extensive repairs.

Whether you’re dealing with a Sunriver Foreclosure or Short Sale, you need a good Agent who can help you through the process of analyzing how good of a deal you may be getting on a bank repo or short sale. Negotiating repairs on either type of property is a tricky business and you want someone who is competent to handle the issues that might arise.

There is one other catch with both Sunriver Foreclosures and Sunriver Short Sales, and that is they are both relatively rare to find in comparison to the many other traditional sales in Sunriver. In other markets these types of distressed properties can make up 50 or more percent of total homes currently for sale in the marketplace. In Sunriver that percentage is typically only 6 to 8 percent of the total homes on the market. These homes can move very quickly when they are priced aggressively.

What can you do to find out when these homes are coming on the market? For your convenience, I would like to offer you my Sunriver Foreclosure/Short Sale Instant Notification Service. This service will let you know immediately when a new Sunriver Foreclosure or Short Sale hits the market. You’ll know days before the listing hits Zillow, Trulia and other online real estate websites. That instant notification will give you a competitive edge. In addition, you’ll also be able to get more information on the homes that are sent to you than what you can find on those other websites.

If you’d like to take advantage of this incredible tool, please fill out the signup box below and I’ll get you set up. I respect your privacy and will never sell or share your information with anyone! I’ve built my reputation on treating others the way I want to be treated, and I would appreciate the opportunity to help you find that perfect Sunriver vacation property at a fantastic price. I will send out a confirmation email to you, to make sure that your email is correct, so you will need to confirm the address within your email system after registering below.

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.