39902 Lakeview Drive in Canvasback Lagoon portion of Big Bear Lake - Lakefront house for sale at $995,000. 4 bed + loft, 3 bath with boat dock and great views. Got any lakefront buyers today? Stop on by. … [Read more...]
Beautiful day in the Metcalf Bay area of Big Bear Lake.
June 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Overlooking Pleasure Point marina and Wake Park from the dock at my lakefront listing at 657 Cienega. … [Read more...]
Big Bear Sellers – Don’t Let Your Agent Make This Mistake.
June 17, 2011 by 2 Comments
Direct link to YouTube video "You've only got one chance to make a first impression." I am sure many of you have heard this saying countless times in the past. Well, it applies just as much in the Big Bear real estate world as well. One of our jobs as real estate agents is to market the properties we sell in the best light in order to get top dollar for our clients. That said, it always fascinates me when I see such a poor job being done by some listing agents (those representing the property sellers). And … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake
June 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Big Bear locals pride themselves on knowing just enough about their community to validate their local status. Whether you’re planning on living in Big Bear someday or you just want to be able to carry on a conversation with the natives, it helps to know some basic facts about our alpine paradise. The next time you have a chance to share your Big Bear knowledge, throw a few of these tidbits into the conversation. Big Bear Trivia Big Bear was named after the Grizzly Bears that once roamed the valley. Local … [Read more...]
Big Bear Home Buyers – Incentives Extended by Fannie Mae
June 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
HomePath® Buyer Incentive: June 14 – October 31 Fannie Mae is currently offering Big Bear home buyers up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance through October 31, 2011. A $1,200 selling agent bonus is also available to selling agents who close on an owner occupant property and meet all eligibility requirements and terms and conditions. Terms and Conditions: Buyers and/or selling agents (the agent representing the buyer) must request the incentive upon submission of initial offer. Initial offer must be submitted on … [Read more...]
Local Big Bear Lifestyle
June 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Big Bear locals enjoy a unique lifestyle that few communities can offer. With so many different activities to choose from, the biggest challenge of living up here is deciding what to do next. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast with energy to burn or simply in need of rest and relaxation, Big Bear offers something for everyone. Big Bear Valley is home to over 17,000 full time residents and the population can jump to 50,000 over a typical holiday weekend. In the wintertime it’s all about our alpine resorts. … [Read more...]
Big Bear Real Estate Market Update – Thru May 2011
June 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It's been quite a while since I posted some stats on the Big Bear real estate market. To say things have been busy the last 8 months since my previous real estate market update would be an understatement. Things are busy in Big Bear, just not overly productive :-). "I am working twice as hard to make half as much," I like to say. But, I'm not complaining. That said, I had a buyer come in the office yesterday asking where to find my updated monthly sales stats for Big Bear. He was generally upset that I have … [Read more...]
Does Your Big Bear Home Have Wiggle Room?
May 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Does Your Big Bear Home Have The “Cabiny” Feel?
May 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Link to YouTube Video. If not, selling your Big Bear home is going to be a litte tougher. Nearly 80% of the real estate buyers in Big Bear come from out of the area, and they are looking for a second home retreat. That said, the vast majority of these buyers are looking for something completely different than their primary home - a woodsy, cabin retreat. They want a home with lots of wood or logs, T&G (tongue & groove) wood, high ceilings, heavy beams, & a rustic fireplace. So, if your property … [Read more...]
The Chicken or The Egg in Big Bear Real Estate?
May 19, 2011 by 2 Comments
YouTube video link. Most sellers think that as long as their property is on the market, buyers are going to look at it. They neglect the fact that many buyers make the decision if they want to see the home before they actually go out to it in person. With so much information available online, buyers are quick to dismiss the properties that miss the mark in one way or another. And it is not that they aren't seeing all of the listings. Unless the buyer lives in the Osama Bin Laden compound with no internet access … [Read more...]
