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2 Things That Do Not Affect Big Bear Real Estate Values

Click here if you cannot see the embedded video. 1. What the seller paid for it. 2. What the seller needs to get out of it. The market value is what it is, and has no relation to what the seller got it for, or what they owe or need to get out of it. While it may determine whether or not a buyer wants to buy it, or whether or not a seller wants to sell, it does not change the current market value. Your thoughts? … [Read more...]

Buying A Short Sale Could Make You Hate Your Agent

Click here if you cannot see embedded video. As with any real estate transaction, the sale is only as strong as the communication between all parties involved.  And with all of the moving parts involved with short sales - listing price, paperwork, following up with the bank, bank approval, tax implications, etc -problems are bound to come up.  Good communication = a good chance of the short sale going through. Also, it is important for buyers to have a clear understanding of what they can expect in a short sale … [Read more...]

Where’s The Value In A Free List Of Properties?

Click here if you cannot see the embedded video. If you want some REAL knowledge of the foreclosure or REO properties in Big Bear, check out these guys.  They've got the knowledge, study the market everyday, and even a run a site specifically dedicated to bank owned homes in Big Bear. … [Read more...]

Big Bear Foreclosure Numbers – March 2010

Foreclosure filings in Big Bear rose 12% in March 2010 when compared to February.  Year over year however, foreclosure filings were down 3% from the March 2009 numbers, the third month in a row that foreclosure filings were down year over year. Keep in mind, foreclosure filings are made up of three parts - Notices of Default (NOD), a recorded document that starts the foreclosure process, which is normally filed after homeowners fall behind in their payments. Notices of Sale (NOS), a recorded document that is … [Read more...]

Daxton learns to crawl!

My son finally figuring this crawling thing out. He started off dragging his head around on the ground. This looks a little more the Army crawl but it works. Man, I love this kid! IMG_0553.MOV Watch on Posterous … [Read more...]

The Case Against Waiting To Sell Your Big Bear Home

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Big Bear Foreclosure Numbers – February 2010

Foreclosure filings in Big Bear jumped 23% in February 2010 when compared to January. Year over year however, foreclosure filings were down 22% from the February 2009 numbers, the second straight month that foreclosure filings were down year over year. Keep in mind, foreclosure filings are made up of three parts - Notices of Default (NOD), a recorded document that starts the foreclosure process, which is normally filed after homeowners fall behind in their payments. Notices of Sale (NOS), a recorded document … [Read more...]

“But My Neighbors Are Asking A Lot More For Their Homes”

I get that response a lot from sellers when we talk about the current value of their home. And my reply, "the same neighbors who have been on the market 6-12 months without selling?" If you are going to compare prices with neighbors, make sure you are comparing with the ones that are currently in escrow, or those who have sold over the past 3 months, as those are the realistic prices being sold today. Can't see embedded video? Click here. … [Read more...]

Does Your Big Bear Property Stand Out Like A Purple Cow?

If you want to sell, it should. Here are a couple thoughts I have to help it stand out. Can't see the embedded video?  Click here. … [Read more...]

Big Bear Foreclosure Numbers – January 2010

Foreclosure filings in Big Bear were down 14% in January 2010 when compared to December 2009. Year over year, foreclosure filings were down 7% from the January 2009 numbers. This is kinda big news as it is the first time in more than a year that I can recall the overall foreclosure filings down year over year. A sign of things getting better?  I don't think so. Keep in mind, foreclosure filings are made up of three parts - Notices of Default (NOD), a recorded document that starts the foreclosure process, which … [Read more...]