There are many factors to consider before you stick a “for rent” sign in your yard. Location and rent-ability are just as important as management and maintenance issues. Is the property better suited for vacation rental or are you looking for a full time tenant? Are you going to market and maintain the property yourself or will you need to hire a professional to help you? Here are a few key issues to think about before you get started. Location If your property is near the lake or next to the resorts it will be a … [Read more...]
Big Bear Real Estate – Finding a Place in Big Bear To Call Your Own, Part 3
July 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The local Big Bear real estate market holds many potential opportunities. The correction in the market has opened up several exclusive neighborhoods to the average home buyer. Here’s a closer look at two of Big Bear’s upscale areas and why they’re great investments. The neighborhoods that make up Eagle Point are some of the most popular in Big Bear. Homes in this area include small cabins and homes located close to Meadow Park for the entry level buyer, custom lakefront and lake view homes for upper-end property … [Read more...]
Big Bear Real Estate – Finding A Place In Big Bear To Call Your Own, Part 2
July 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Big Bear is an excellent real estate value right now. Combine the unbelievably low interest rates available today with some of the best prices to hit our market in decades and you would be surprised how much property you can afford up here. There are dozens of great buys in the mid-price range ($175,000 to $350,000) and many of Big Bear’s most desirable neighborhoods have cabins and homes listed at these prices. The Boulder Bay area is a wonderful year-round location with the focus being beautiful Big Bear Lake. … [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
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 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...]
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...]
