The Historical Society began in 1967 as an effort to preserve our mountain history. Our history is rich with stories of gold-miners, cattle and logging. The Historical Society maintains the Big Bear (Eleanor Abbot) Museum, located in Big Bear City, on Greenway, across from the airport. The museum opens from May to October. The museum building started out as a general store in 1929, built by D.P. Terry of Beverly Hills. The store originally served the residents in the area of the Peter Pan Woodland Club. The … [Read more...]
Ten Signs Your Big Bear Home May Be Overpriced
September 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
High Timber Ranch, Moonridge It takes an experienced agent to accurately price your home and guide you through the selling process. Unfortunately, many homeowners have ignored the prevailing logic and listed with inexperienced agents that only tell them what they want to hear instead of what they need to know. If you’re wondering why your home hasn’t sold, here are ten sure signs that your home is overpriced. 10. The last time your home was shown a Bush was in the white house. 9. The only visitor to your last open … [Read more...]
Labor Day Weekend
September 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We are expecting a beautiful weekend in Big Bear, CA. The temperatures will be moderate and sunny, with a possibility of scattered afternoon thundershowers. How will you enjoy yourself? There are several events in the Valley this weekend, beginning with Friday nights in the Village. Enjoy street vendors and live music on the street corners. There’s plenty of shopping and dining throughout the area, along with two movie theaters and a bowling alley. On Saturday night the Big Bear Lake Discovery Center will play host … [Read more...]
Big Bear Real Estate Basics
August 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Big Bear real estate is experiencing a buyers market, but unfortunately (or fortunately) it won’t last forever. Very few people saw the market correction coming and when the sellers market returns many people will be unprepared. It’s time to build your vocabulary and communicate your desire to invest in Big Bear real estate to the professionals at Tyler Wood Group. Here are a few of the more popular terms and their meanings. Amortization The loan payment consists of a portion which will be applied to pay the … [Read more...]
Big Bear CA – A Mountain Adventure
August 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Big Bear Valley is one of only a few populated areas in the country situated in the middle of a national forest. The San Bernardino National Forest not only provides a beautiful alpine environment full of wildlife, it’s also a base camp for endless mountain adventures. Whether you hike, mountain bike, camp, rock climb, or just love off-road driving, the adventure begins here. The best source of adventure information is the Big Bear Lake Discovery Center, located on the north shore of the lake. This beautiful … [Read more...]
The Big Bear Cowboy
August 23, 2011 by 2 Comments
The history of the cowboys in the Big Bear area is intertwined with cattle ranching in the valley. There were several large cattle ranches including the I.S. Ranch in west Big Bear Lake, the Shay Ranch at Shay Meadows, and the Hitchcock Ranch in Holcomb Valley. The grazing began in the San Bernardino Mountains around 1857 with both cattle and sheep. Gus Knight from Knight’s Camp, Jim Erwin from Erwin Lake and Will Talmadge, who owned lakefront property, were among the valley’s first ranchers. Cattle were … [Read more...]
Exploring Big Bear
August 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
There’s a side to Big Bear that most people never get to see. It’s the amazing back country that surrounds our mountain valley. Some of the most beautiful places in Big Bear are just a few miles off the beaten path. Here are a few tips for first time back country explorers. Most of the fire roads that lead into the San Bernardino National Forest are easily traveled by standard two wheel drive vehicles. Be sure to pack a couple of blankets, plenty of water, and some food, just in case you break down or get lost. … [Read more...]
Winterize Your Big Bear Home
August 18, 2011 by 1 Comment
It’s unbelievable! It’s mid-summer, the trees are still green, and yet there’s a chill in the air. September looms on the horizon. For Big Bear locals, it’s time to think of the upcoming winter season. Winters in the San Bernardino Mountains can vary greatly. Recently, we’ve had both mild southern California style winters and winters where we’ve received six feet of snow at once. Although rare, we’ve had low temperatures down to -10 degrees, freezing water pipes in older homes. If your real estate investment is a … [Read more...]
Five Reasons To Purchase Big Bear Real Estate
August 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
With all the doom and gloom in today’s economic news, there’s a bright spot for home buyers in Big Bear, CA. Here are five primary reasons to contact Tyler Wood Group and start shopping for the home of your dreams. 1. There are more homes to choose from. From affordable starter homes in Big Bear City to lakefront homes on Boulder Bay and horse ranches in Erwin Lake, the variety of available properties for sale is tremendous. We can honestly say that there’s a home available in every location, property type, and … [Read more...]
