That's the current Big Bear real estate in a nutshell. Here's a good chart for the Sugarloaf area that parallels the other Big Bear neighborhoods. If this holds steady, get ready to see prices slowly increase. If you're interested in more markets stats, be sure to check the Big Bear Communities pages on our website. Each area is updated monthly with pretty charts like these :-) … [Read more...]
How Will The New 3.8% Tax Affect Big Bear Real Estate?
Starting in 2013, there will be a new 3.8% tax that will affect some sellers, not all, of Big Bear real estate. There have been a lot of rumors, many of which are not true, flying around the Internet the past few years about a new real estate tax. Contrary to popular belief, this tax will not apply to all home sales. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), this new tax will only affect 2-3% of the home sales. What is the new 3.8% tax law? The law was passed by Congress in 2010 with the … [Read more...]
Popular Bear Carvings…
Do you see a possible new family member for the cabin? These are at Kirby's Custom Carvings on the Blvd. … [Read more...]
Fall Is Here…
You know Fall is officially here when the trees around First Mountain Bank change colors. … [Read more...]
Picture Perfect!
Sure hope your Sunday Afternoon was this nice... … [Read more...]
Great Weather For A Bike Ride!
The crowds are gone and the leaves are turning - Fall is the perfect time to explore Big Bear by bike! Lots of National Forest trails with terrain for the novice to the expert. Don't have a bike handy? No problem - convenient rentals are available from both "Chains Required" at the corner of Summit and Big Bear Boulevards, or from "Bear Valley Bikes" on the Boulevard at the top of Red Ant Hill. 'Chains Required Bike Shop' at the corner of Summit & Big Bear Blvd (909) 878-3280 'Bear Valley Bikes' on Big … [Read more...]
Last call for Farmers Market this year…
Farmer's Market at the Convention Center is winding down for the season - this coming Tuesday is the last day! … [Read more...]
2012 Oktoberfest in Big Bear Lake
The Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest celebrates 42 years of German style family fun and good times this year. Rated Southern California’s #1 Oktoberfest, this Fall’s festival offers authentic German entertainment, food and beer! … [Read more...]
Glass on the lake!
Not bad for 10 A.M. Just one of the many treasures available to those living in Big Bear! … [Read more...]