Can't see embedded video? Click here. The quick answer is you don't. At least not a complete inspection. If you are buying or selling a home in Big Bear during the winter months, it is best to address the issue of snow covered decks and inaccessible areas upfront, before the inspections are completed. Currently, we are seeing many termite inspections and home inspections coming back incomplete. Because of all the snow we've received this winter, a lot of houses are still covered in snow. If the termite co. … [Read more...]
Big Bear Home Sales – January 2010
February 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
As expected, home sales in Big Bear dropped in January. Sales in January represent buying activity in November and December - and peak holiday season = slow home buying season. The median sales price dropped significantly as well. Big Bear Home Sales Home sales in January were down 29% when compared to the December sales (56 v. 79). On a brighter note, sales were up 10% when compared to the same month last year (56 v. 51). Given that January thru April are the 4 slowest months of the year for sales, this number … [Read more...]
When’s The Time Best Time To Sell A House In Big Bear?
January 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Unsaved.mp4 Watch on Posterous Here's my take. Agents - what do you tell your clients? … [Read more...]
When’s The Best Time To Sell A House In Big Bear?
January 24, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Click here if you cannot see embedded video. Guess it depends on how you look at it. The majority of home sales in Big Bear occur in the months between July and October, with the closings following 30-60 days after that. But, this is also when the market carries the largest amount of properties for sale. Another way to look at it - you have more buyers looking to buy but also more sellers looking to sell. Conversely, there are less buyers in the November to May time frame but also less sellers on the market … [Read more...]
2009 Big Bear Real Estate Market Recap
January 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The real estate market in Big Bear for 2009 can be summed up in 9 words - Sales up, Prices down but stabilizing, & Inventory shrinking. Did you count? :). Big Bear home sales rose 33% in 2009 while the median and average sales prices dropped 17% from the 2008 numbers. Year to Year Comparison Year # of Homes Sold Median Sales Price Average Sales Price Days on Market List Price to Sales … [Read more...]
Big Bear Home Sales – December 2009
January 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Big Bear Home Sales Sorry I've been so late on posting these. To say things are busy right now in the Big Bear real estate market would be a huge understatement. So, here we go. Big Bear home sales slipped a bit in December but overall still remain strong. Home sales in December were down 10% when compared to the November sales (79 v. 88), but were up 93% when compared to the same month last year (79 v. 41). The second number really shows you how much better sales are doing this year compared to last year. … [Read more...]
