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
Direct link to the YouTube video. … [Read more...]
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...]
What Do Real Estate and Weather Reports Have In Common?
May 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Link to YouTube video. They are most accurate when describing local conditions. I wrote a post several years ago on this same topic but it is still just as important today - especially given all the news about homes prices, sales numbers, and foreclosures that get published every month. The key point is this - just as you wouldn't watch a weather report in San Francisco (insert any other City name here other than Big Bear) and assume it must be the same weather conditions in Big Bear, you shouldn't take advice … [Read more...]
Sellers Respond Better to a Written Offer.
April 23, 2011 by 2 Comments
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9plp0akOuYI[/youtube] Direct link to YouTube video. Sellers respond better to actions than words. Recently I have had lots of calls on my listings from agents representing buyers interested in knowing if we get any offers. I have even had my own buyers tell me to let them know if we get an offer on a home that they are interested in. I want to remind everyone of a rule that applies to many things in life, ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. Real Estate is a … [Read more...]
