Like most tourist destinations, our mountain community saw a record number of visitors in 2020 and 2021. We also experienced a significant increase in buyer interest which resulted in record sales numbers. In 2020, 1,814 single family residences sold and, in 2021, 1,753 were sold. This represented a 35-40% increase compared to 2018, 2019 (and likely will be for 2022 as well). All information and stats are pulled from the local Big Bear MLS only. Of these sales, many buyers opted to vacation rent the homes they … [Read more...]
Sunrise in Meadowbrook Estates.
One of the many perks that comes with living on the East side of the Big Bear...... beautiful sunrises! … [Read more...]
Beautiful Big Bear Lake Sunset
Just had to catch this shot from Castle Glen Estates in the Fox Farm area of Big Bear Lake. With views like this, you can see why this area is in high demand! … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake, An In-Depth Look – Area Videos
We are continuing to roll out new videos on the Big Bear area. Today, we dive deeper into Big Bear Lake, highlighting the areas of Big Bear Lake West, Big Bear Lake Central, & Big Bear Lake East. First up, Big Bear Lake West. The most famous part of Big Bear Lake West is Boulder Bay. Known for its picturesque boulder sand lake setting, it's a beautiful sight to see as you enter Big Bear along the south shore. Big Bear Lake West is well treed & quiet, with plenty of outdoor activities nearby, … [Read more...]
Not Your Mama’s Sugarloaf – Community Video
Continuing with our community video profiles, Sugarloaf is next on the plate. Known for it affordable home prices, private setting, and easy access, Sugarloaf is a great option for full-time & second home owners alike. Check out the video profile above for more details on the Sugarloaf lifestyle. If you'd like to read & see more about the Sugarloaf area, here's a link to the Sugarloaf page on our site. Interested in other Big Bear community video profiles? Check out the other communities below. Big … [Read more...]
Big Bear City – Community Video
In our second video profile, we highlight the Big Bear City community. Located on the eastern part of the Valley, Big Bear City doesn't get as much attention as its counterpart, Big Bear Lake, but there are still plenty of reasons why it's the preferred location for many of Big Bear's full-time residents. Big Bear City offers affordable prices, quiet neighborhoods, less traffic, and some large acreage properties that you just won't find in Big Bear Lake. Check out the community profile above for more … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake, We’ve Got It All – Community Video
Tyler Wood Group is proud to announce the arrival of the first of many Big Bear community profile videos we've produced. In conjunction with CreateIf Designs & Solutions, we've spent the past year getting these videos ready. The goal for each of these videos is to provide our visitors with a glimpse of what it is like to live in the Big Bear Valley. It is our hope we hit that mark. From Boulder Bay to Baldwin Lake, and Fawnskin to Lake Williams, we've got Big Bear covered. Be sure to check out our … [Read more...]
Big Bear Real Estate – Equestrian Properties
Buying property that can accommodate your horse(s) can be a good solution if you don’t want to stable your animal. The investment will pay off over the years. There are several neighborhoods in Big Bear that are excellent locations for horses. North Baldwin Lake has an area especially developed as equestrian property. There are also a lot of horses in Erwin Lake, Lake Williams and Shay Meadow. Big Bear requires a minimum of a half acre to keep one or two horse, allowing a maximum of four horses per acre. … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake Faces a Crisis
– And Comes Out Stronger – Like the rest of America, the residents of Big Bear were glued to their television sets as a madman went on a rampage throughout Southern California. The difference, of course, is that this drama suddenly began unfolding in our own backyard. When I first heard that Christopher Dorner’s pick-up truck was sighted in the hills between Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, I was sure it was a hoax. This sort of thing doesn’t happen in Big Bear - we’re safe up here. We feel insulated from this sort … [Read more...]
Big Bear’s Icy Real Estate Neighborhoods
The majority of housing in the residential area of this mountain community is situated along the lake on the north facing slope of the valley. There are lots of towering trees that keep things cool year round. Prevailing winds, rain and snow generally come over the dam and along the lake from the west. If you have a chance, while making a decision on where to live in Big Bear, drive through the neighborhoods after we've received a few inches of snow. Your choice of convenience, balanced with utility, will help you … [Read more...]