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...]
Big Bear Lake -Alpine Pedal Path
June 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The mountain scenery surrounding Big Bear CA inspires the outdoor life. The hills around the Lake are covered with hiking trails. Hiking during this season (June) is picturesque, with flowers blossoming all around. A great place for a gentle hike or bike, suitable for all ages and abilities, is the Alpine Pedal Path. This trail hugs the North Shore, extending three and a half miles from the Solar Observatory to Stanfield Cutoff, across from North Shore Elementary School. This hiking and biking path is paved and … [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...]
Does Your Big Bear Lake Cabin have a Wood Shake Roof?
January 4, 2011 by 2 Comments
If so, you may be interested in this. Effective July 1, 2012, all homeowners within the City of Big Bear Lake, have to remove wood shake/shingle roofs from their property (in compliance with Big Bear Lake city ordinance 2007-373). The ordinance was approved back in July of 2007 in an attempt to reduce structural fires with fire-resistant materials. In conjunction with this ordinance, the City of Big Bear Lake/Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District received funding from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services … [Read more...]
Snow Hits Big Bear!
November 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment
This is the first snow fall of the year and it's starting early. Should be a great week to celebrate Thanksgiving with the family. … [Read more...]
How to Be a Fantastic Buyer’s Agent
August 3, 2010 by 1 Comment
Early this week I had the pleasure of meeting a great couple who were looking for a new buyer’s agent in my area. They had been working with a different Realtor for almost a year and had not had any success in purchasing a vacation home in Big Bear. As I listened to their story, it became more and more evident that they had been using somebody who was not versed in the art of being a superior agent for their client’s. Many Realtors seem to think that all there is to representing a buyer is getting them in the car … [Read more...]
Sure Fire Way To Increase Sales
July 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Direct link to YouTube video Take care of your customers and your sales will do better. Seems easy enough, yet many companies fail miserably in the customer service area. And many don't even think about it when looking to improve sales. Rather, they think in order to improve sales they have to spend more money advertising, cut costs, spend more time on the Internet or social media. There are plenty of companies out there proving that customer service drives sales - Zappos, Redfin, Starbucks, Apple are a … [Read more...]
Big Bear Foreclosure Numbers – May 2010
June 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Foreclosure filings in Big Bear dropped significantly in May 2010, down 32% when compared to April. And year over year, foreclosure filings were down 46% from the May 2009 numbers, the fifth straight month that foreclosure filings were down year over year. This is a welcome sign for an otherwise slow moving Big Bear real estate market. 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 … [Read more...]
