Kelly's Blog

Don't miss this opportunity to build your dream home on this wonderful peice of property.  Lots 4 & 5 are to be sold as one parcel for $399,000 on the Little Deschutes River.  Please view my  virtual slide show for some more amazing pictures. As always please let me know if I can be of assistanc...

  Okay one more question on this points thing.  I have been somewhat addicted to Active Rain ~ yes I have been up late at night and early in the morning surfing around.  I've found some great tools and info as well as some great success stories and encouragements during such a down market.  Here...

For those of you not familiar with Smith Rock in Oregon I'd like to take a few minutes to share a great place and the great time we had yesterday (despite poor weather).  Smith Rock State Park  is located in Central Oregon (20 minutes from Bend) and is one of the many natural wonders in the area....

Located at 4 Pathfinder - This lovely Sunriver home comes fully furnished with a two car garage and paved driveway. The den area on the main level could easily be converted to a master suite/3rd bedroom. The large lot, oversized deck and lots of common space adds to the Sunriver outdoor lifestyle...

4 Blue Goose ~ 2298 Sq. Ft., 3 bd/2ba on .28 acres  Here it is ~ an established vacation rental in Sunriver look no further.  This large, well located home is one of the best 3 bedroom rentals on Re/Max Sunset Realty's Program.  If you are looking for room to spread out, this turnkey vacation ren...

I am new to the "Rain" and am finding a great deal of info as well as enjoying the blog.  It's a great outlet for me and I'm learning a few things along the way.  I understand the opportunity for potential clients to find me on a google search and read a blog I've written.  What I don't understan...

How can I make sure a home is in compliance with all SROA CC&R's before buying a property? Make sure your agent requests that any offer is contingent on an SROA inspection of the property.  Additional info is available at the SROA website  A special SROA Inspection Addendum should be included wit...

I am continueing my blog with addditional information to help the home buyer in Sunriver, Oregon.  We are a resort community with a very strong vacation rental program.  Because many of the homes are vacation rentals and 2nd homes they have not been cared for or "updated" like a primary residence...

I left off with the question regarding whether a home will pay for itself.  Below is an estimate on carrying costs (excluding piti).  What do you think my monthly expenses would be for this house?  You will incur several fixed costs regardless of the size of home. They are:  SROA Dues $ 51.00 Fix...

Please see previous blogs for the first two parts of this series What can I do to maximize rental income? Make sure the home is updated, in good shape and has updated furnishings and décor. Spend the money on extras such as good bikes, nice hot tub and other things that may appeal to people on va...