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June
17

5 Tips for First Time Homebuyers

First Time Homeowners

You have decided now might be the right time to enter into the Bend real estate market. Sometimes for first time homebuyers the process of purchasing real estate can be intimidating and very overwhelming. Keith Petersen will be there to help step you through the process from start to finish, he will help you get in touch with a mortgage broker to get you pre-approved so you know what price range you can start shopping in for homes, he will help you navigate the location and neighborhood that would fit your lifestyle and needs best and of course negotiating the purchase and handling all the paperwork that goes along with the real estate transaction. Be...

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June
9

Create Your Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen

Backyard Kitchen

Create a beautiful outdoor cooking space for relaxing and entertaining all summer long.

As summer approaches and temperatures start to rise, no one wants to spend time inside sweating over a hot stove. With an outdoor kitchen, you can make the most of the beautiful warm nights by spending them with your friends and family.

Whether you have thousands to spend or a just few hundred to splurge, create your own outdoor kitchen and enjoy all it has to offer.

Upgrade your grill

A rusty, dusty grill doesn't inspire lingering outdoor evenings. Upgrade your outdoor grill and take care of it all year round for a stand-out outdoor kitchen. A standard...

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June
5

Mortgage Applications Defy Forecasts

Mortgage Applications

Home buyers are entering the real estate market at a much brisker pace than many economists forecasted. Mortgage applications for home purchases continue their upward streak, rising 9% last week compared to the previous week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports. This marks the sixth consecutive gain for home purchase applications and a 54% increase since early April.

"The home purchase market continued its path to recovery as various states reopen, leading more home buyers resuming their home search," says Joel Kan, the MBA's economist. "Additionally, the purchase loan amount has increased steadily in recent weeks and is now at its highest level since mid-March."

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June
4

Deschuts County Real Estate Market Data

Real estate market data for Deschutes county includes, Sunriver, Bend and La Pine. Keep in mind when looking at the graphs we are in the process of popping back from a pandemic that shut down our towns for the last two months. With that in mind these number are actually very impressive.

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May
22

What benefits do I have as a Sunriver property owner?

Sunriver property owners receive many benefits being part of Sunriver Owners Association (SROA). The annual SROA Member Preference Program (MPP) and ID adds enhanced access and discounts.

The Recreation Plus Program (RPP) provides recreation access opportunities for owners who use their property as a vacation rental.

SUNRIVER AMENITIES SUNRIVER OWNER SUNRIVER OWNER WITH A VALID MEMBER PREFERENCE ID
Maintenance of roads, bike paths, parks including road/pathway snow removal & improvements X X
Administration, association accounting and Sunriver Scene X X
Architectural review and property compliance X X
Ladder fuels reduction, forestry & noxious weed management, environmental restoration and mosquito control X X
RECREATION AMENITIES SUNRIVER OWNER SUNRIVER OWNER WITH A VALID MEMBER PREFERENCE ID
Exclusive access and free reservations to Mary McCallum Park X X
Discounts on reservations for Fort Rock Park, Paulina Park and SHARC event space rentals X X
Access to up to five cords of firewood annually (permit required) X X
Annual SROA owner directory & guide $2 X
Unlimited access to SHARC aquatics, winter tubing hill & disc golf (seasonal)   X
Unlimited access to member-only Sparks Fitness Center at SHARC and discounts on fitness classes   X
Member-only designated lap swim times   X
Seasonal member express admission line at SHARC   X
Exclusive access to SROA North Pool   X
Unlimited access to SROA boat launch and seasonal shuttle service   X
Free tennis & pickleball court use   X
Discounts on SHARC retail items, swim lessons and SHARC Bite Cafe   X
Discounts on select recreational programs including tennis lessons & clinics   X
Free and/or discounted admission to select SROA events & functions   X
Area Discounts SUNRIVER OWNER SUNRIVER OWNER WITH A VALID MEMBER PREFERENCE ID
Discounts at select Sunriver area merchants and restaurants   X
Free admission to select programs at the Sunriver Nature Center   X

SROA Member Preference Program (MPP) is an annual access program for Sunriver property owners. This program offers a SROA Member Preference ID Card that provides access to SROA recreational activities and area discounts.

Annual Member Preference ID Cards

$55/year per card

ID cards must be renewed annually. Renewals begin December 15 and are valid through January 31 of the following year. (No proration)


Member Preference ID provides:

Member Preference Program ID

Recreation Access
For just over $1 a week, SROA members earn a plethora of discounts and unlimited access to a variety of programs with the annual SROA Member Preference ID Card including:

Guest Passes
Each unit/property is eligible for 20 SROA Member Guest passes annually with at least one Member Preference ID card purchase. Post Labor Day New Member Accommodation properties receive 10 passes.

Passes allow access to SHARC aquatics, tennis & pickleball courts, tubing hill and disc golf (all subject to seasonal availability). Passes can be used to access the fitness center (plus an additional $3) and North Pool, ONLY if guest is accompanied by a Sunriver property owner with a valid Member Preference ID card, during facility use.

Sunriver Area Discounts
Local Sunriver area businesses and restaurants provide a discount on products and services to owners who show their Member Preference ID Card.

Printable list of participating area businesses in the MPP discount program

 


 

Eligibility

Sunriver Property Owners
Member Preference ID Cards are available exclusively to Sunriver property owners within the boundaries of SROA.

For properties owned by individuals, the owner(s) name(s) must match Deschutes County's property records. Eligibility is extended to spouses and children between the ages of 4 and 23 (children age 3 and under receive complimentary access).

For properties held by trusts or businesses (including corporations, partnerships and LLCs), supporting documentation naming all trustees, members, officers or owners of the business is required prior to card purchase.

Extended Family Cards
$123 per card or $72 for a 7-day pass per person

Extended family members who are related to the member of record (adult children 24 and older, siblings, parents, grandchildren, in-laws) are eligible for a non-transferable Extended Family ID card. Extended family designation must be made by the Sunriver property owner of record, and a designation form must be submitted to Member Services each year prior to purchase or renewal.

Long Term Renters
Please contact Member Services for more details.

The Recreation Plus Program (RPP) is available to Sunriver property owners who either manage their own vacation rental home/condo or contract that responsibility with a property management company. This program offers Recreation Plus Cards for renters to access SROA recreation amenities.

Recreation Plus Program Card

Recreation Plus Card provides access to:


How it Works

The number of cards provided to a property owner is based on the occupancy limit of the house on file with the Deschutes County Assessor's office. SROA adheres to Deschutes County's occupancy ordinance: 2 people/bedroom + 2 additional people.

2020 Annual Recreation Plus Fees

NUMBER OF ROOMS FEE NUMBER OF CARDS
One bedroom home $1126 4 cards
Two bedroom home $1690 6 cards
Three bedroom home $2252 8 cards
Four bedroom home $2815 10 cards
Five bedroom home $3380 12 cards
Six bedroom home $3941 14 cards
Seven bedroom home $4505 16 cards
Eight bedroom home $5068 18 cards

Key Information

  • To be eligible, owners of vacation rental properties must provide a Deschutes County Transient Room Tax number with their agreement.
  • Owners must participate in this program on an annual basis.
  • Renewals begin in December and the cards are valid through January 31 of the following year (no proration).
  • Recreation Plus participants can receive a discount for full payment in advance or may choose a three-part payment plan.
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