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Big Bear Lakefront Home Closes Escrow (39248 Waterview, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315)

Lakefront Property at 39248 Waterview Drive Closes Escrow (Closed Sale #10 in 2012) Listed at $2,649,000, this 6 bedroom, 6 bath, 5000 square foot home was built in 2009. It had old barn style siding, a metal roof, 5 fireplaces, and a huge game room loft with bar. Built by Brad Gilligan of Gilligan Log [...]

Big Bear Lakefront Home Closes Escrow (40116 Lakeview Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315)

Lakefront Home at 40116 Lakeview Drive Closes Escrow (Closed Sale #9 for 2012) This is a classic example of being patient. A client of mine made an offer on this property 1 year ago. The buyer and seller were too far apart and couldn’t come to terms on price. My buyer came back to [...]

BIg Bear Lakefront Home Closes Escrow (39408 Point Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315)

Lakefront Home at 39408 Point Drive Closes Escrow (Closed Sale #8 for 2012) I’ve written about this lakefront home before…..a couple weeks ago it came on the market as a bank owned REO. The agent was from out of the area and was dealing with multiple offers. Within 48 hours she had 6 offers on [...]

Big Bear Lakefront Property Quarterly Update: 1Q of 2012

It’s been an amazing 1st quarter of 2012 along the lake in Big Bear. 7 lakefront homes have closed escrow, and 9 are currently in escrow! To put in perspective, there was only 16 that sold all of 2011….so things have definitely picked up. 7 CLOSED LAKEFRONT HOME SALES 533 Cienega Closing Details List Price: [...]

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This is the newest version of “Strong Cities, Strong State” video regarding Big Bear Lake. A great example of what makes our community in the mountains so special. Big Bear Lake, CA (Strong Cities, Strong State) 2 from CreateIF Designs + Solutions on Vimeo.

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Home Appraisal Tips

Home appraisals are meant to establish market value. A lowball appraisal can kill your real estate transaction. A Home Appraiser is a specialist who uses mathematical analysis to determine your home’s value (Sales Comparison Approach). This value is based on similar homes in your neighborhood. First, the value per square foot is determined and applied. [...]

Renting Out Your Big Bear Home

If you own a second home in Big Bear, you’ve probably considered jumping into the rental market. The Big Bear vacation rental market is one of the most active and lucrative markets in California. The City of Big Bear Lake currently has over 1,100 registered vacation rentals on the books and they estimate another 300 [...]

Big Bear Lakefront Homes

It’s the ultimate in Big Bear real estate – a single family home on Big Bear Lake with a private dock. Imagine being able to jump in your boat for an afternoon cruise or entertaining a few friends on your lakeside deck while enjoying one of the best views in California. Now imagine that dream [...]

Big Bear Lake’s Memorial Day Weekend

Now that the weather has settled down, Big Bear is switching gears for Spring and Summer. Many call this the “slow time” of Big Bear. You can’t ski and you can’t swim! Not to worry. Everything is being prepared and this is NOT the “slow time”. In less than 2 months, official Summer starts. Here [...]

Springtime Home Maintenance

One of the great things about living in Big Bear is the variety of weather we enjoy. In mid-April, we had over a foot of snow and temperatures were well below freezing. As I write this, just two weeks later, the temperatures are in the seventies and the snow has all but disappeared. We’re swapping [...]

Big Bear Real Estate – From “For Sale” to “SOLD”

When it comes to selling Big Bear real estate you have to understand the marketing process to reach the ultimate goal of a closed escrow. Here are a few crucial tips for selling your Big Bear home in today’s challenging market. Choose the right agent Choosing an experienced agent to help guide you is the [...]

New Real Estate Trends

The National Association of Home Builders expects future housing trends to reflect the current economic and demographic changes of our society. They believe the average size home will be reduced by about 400 sq. ft to 2100 sq. ft. These homes will be energy efficient and family friendly. Expect to see homes that have larger [...]

Real Estate Tips – Vacation Home Rentals

Buying a vacation home for rental can be a great investment, especially if you have a stock heavy portfolio. According to MSN, baby boomers hold 57% of all vacation homes and about 21% have two or more vacation properties. Big Bear Lake is a great place to consider investing in vacation rental property. It’s southern [...]

Is The Big Bear Real Estate Market Shifting?

That is anybody’s guess but there is some encourgaing news coming out for the real estate market in Big Bear. The number of homes under contract has nearly doubled while available inventory is down about 25%. Most people are concerned with the number of closed sales every month and what direction prices are heading, but [...]

Big Bear Real Estate – Spring Maintenance Inspection Checklist

Big Bear winters may not be as harsh as other parts of the country but they can take their toll on your mountain home. Here are a few tips for getting your Big Bear property back in shape after the snow has melted away. Exterior Maintenance Inspection Grab a ladder and thoroughly inspect your [...]

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Foreclosure Trends for Big Bear Lake 92315

92315 Foreclosure Trends Embed this chart on your own page… Foreclosure Filings—Notice of Default filings are the first step in the foreclosure process. Notice of Trustee Sale filings set the date and time of an auction, and serve as the … Continue reading →

Big Bear Area Market Condition Report May 2012

As a comment on the report. Prices are beginning to increase in other areas due to a shortage of inventory. Typically, the ratio of supply to demand is <3.0 in those areas with rising prices. This implies that … Continue reading →

Fast Facts / Moonridge Real Estate Update 5/6/12

5 new listings this week in Moonridge. 95 active listings in the Moonridge area of Big Bear. 27 Pending sales in Moonridge. 6 Closed sales this week.

If your going fishing in the Big Bear Lake housing market, you’ll want to have the best bait.

The current Big Bear housing market is tough on sellers. If you are thinking about fishing for a buyer in Big Bear, but aren’t willing to have the best bait, you might as well watch the beautiful Big Bear sunset. … Continue reading →

Beautiful Eagle Point Estates Home with Boat Dock

Eagle Point Home Overview Maps Photos Description Market Stats $879,900 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 3,103 sqftLot: 17,710 sqft Location 41546 Eagle View DriveBox 6416Big Bear Lake, CA 92315USA To get updates on open home … Continue reading →

Big Bear Real Estate Market Condition Report for April 2012

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Big Bear Area Real Estate Statistics YTD 3/31/12

Sales posted to the Big Bear MLS YTD for the first quarter of 2012 indicate a 8.42% increase in the number of units over the same period last year. Active Inventory (listings) are at 5 year lows (545 units), … Continue reading →

Mini Estate in Sugarloaf on 1/2 Acre + Lot

Mini Estate on Half Acre in Sugarloaf Overview Maps Photos Description Market Stats $179,900 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,070 sqftLot: 24,000 sqft Location 764 OrangeSugarloaf, CA 92386USA To get updates on open home dates and … Continue reading →

Moonridge Area of Big Bear Snow Report Video 3/18/12

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