Finding A Place In Big Bear To Call Your Own, Part One Once you’ve decided to look for a piece of Big Bear to call your own, the big question is “where”. Our valley has many different neighborhoods to choose from, each with their own unique look and feel. What may be a perfect area for one person might not work for someone else. It really depends on where you are in your life and what your goals are. For a first time buyer or a young family looking to purchase a home in Big Bear there are several great areas to … [Read more...]
Big Bear Real Estate – Finding A Place In Big Bear To Call Your Own, Part 1
July 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Big Bear Lake Events
July 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Summertime Big Bear Lake Old Miner’s Days has been a local Big Bear tradition spanning more than sixty years. Its roots are found in our local gold mining history. A sizeable gold discovery was made in 1849 by William Holcomb. While out hunting for bear, he came across gold bearing quartz. His discovery caused “Holcomb’s Valley” to fill with miners, barely missing becoming the seat of the County of San Bernardino (questionable election results). Local gold miners were able to average an income of three dollars a … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake Events
July 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Big Bear Lake Antique Car Show Most of the roads leading into this mountain community are known for their steep, tight curves. Highway 18 from Lucerne Valley has notorious hair pins. Driving these mountain roads in an antique car can be both challenging and exciting. The Antique Car Club is expected in Big Bear next month. Their event is from August 12th through the 14th. Located in the Village of Big Bear Lake, the event is not to be missed. We suggest that you park in one of the public parking lots to the south … [Read more...]
Big Bear with Huell Howser
June 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When Huell Howser came to Big Bear a few years ago to film his “Road Trip” series, the whole town was buzzing with excitement. I never caught that first airing of the Big Bear episode so when I saw that it was going to be shown again last week, I had to watch. I have to admit I’ve always liked Huell’s homespun approach to travel journalism and I was truly impressed with what he did for our little burg. The day started off with a trip to the Discovery Center for some general information and then he got into a jeep … [Read more...]
Searching for Big Bear Real Estate
June 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
There are a lot of sites out there advertising real estate for sale in Big Bear : Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, Yahoo, CraigsList and numerous others. While the information these sites provide can be quite useful - such as valuations, buying and selling advice, school & neighborhood details, crime stats and more - most of them fall short when it comes to the accuracy of their listing data. It is not uncommon to find old, outdated listings on many of them. As this Smart Money article points out, it is all about … [Read more...]
Our Real Estate is in the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear
June 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Mountain Homes are Surrounded by Alpine Forests. Big Bear Lake has the unique distinction of being an incorporated city that’s completely surrounded by National Forest. For over 150 years, people have been coming to our valley to enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities that only a protected forest can provide. With so much change occurring elsewhere in California, it’s amazing that these lands have remained open to the public. San Bernardino National Forest is a federally-managed forest covering … [Read more...]
Mountain Lake Fishing
June 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Big Bear Lake, CA has long been known for fishing and the size of its trout and bass. The lake is stocked with trout by the California Department of Fish and Game and is supported locally. It has been used as a fishing source since its first inhabitants the Serrano Indians, created a small Dam. Advice, equipment and boats can be obtained at all of Big Bear’s Marinas. Holloways Marina is located at 398 Edgemoor Road, (909) 866-5706. Their facility includes an RV Park. Big Bear Marina is located at 500 Paine … [Read more...]
Mountain Homes – Hummingbird Watching
June 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Part of Big Bear’s outdoor charm is enjoying the local “wildlife”. You’ll find hummingbirds to be abundant across the San Bernardino Mountains. They love alpine trees and meadows and have been found at altitudes as high as 17,000 feet. Watching them is as easy as setting up a feeder. Hummingbirds are one of nature’s smallest birds and have the highest metabolism. While hovering, hummingbirds can flap their wings from 12 to 90 times a second. This intense use of energy must be maintained with lots of small meals. … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake -Alpine Pedal Path
June 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The mountain scenery surrounding Big Bear CA inspires the outdoor life. The hills around the Lake are covered with hiking trails. Hiking during this season (June) is picturesque, with flowers blossoming all around. A great place for a gentle hike or bike, suitable for all ages and abilities, is the Alpine Pedal Path. This trail hugs the North Shore, extending three and a half miles from the Solar Observatory to Stanfield Cutoff, across from North Shore Elementary School. This hiking and biking path is paved and … [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...]
