Opportunity is knocking for those considering a Big Bear real estate purchase. Historically low interest rates, lower real estate prices, and first time buyer incentives have combined to create some of the best real estate opportunities Big Bear has ever seen. Today’s opportunities aside, here are some undeniable reasons why owning a home in Big Bear is one of the best decisions you will ever make. 1. Lifestyle There aren’t many communities that have as much to offer as Big Bear. Winter sports, including skiing, … [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 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...]
Big Bear Lake
June 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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...]
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...]
