Vacation rentals are likely my most discussed topic while showing property to potential buyers. "How much could this generate annually?" "What are the restrictions?" "Do I need a hot tub?" "What is the best vacation rental area?" . Here in Big Bear, 80% of the homes sold are second ones and a majority of those will take advantage of the short term rental market. So what makes a great vacation rental? Let's dive in... Where should I buy? Location is a big factor (if not the biggest) when you are on your quest to … [Read more...]
Homeowners Insurance
September 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Buying a home is likely the biggest purchase you'll ever make. It's important to protect this investment. This is where homeowners insurance comes in. Homeowners insurance provides you with broad coverage for losses that can arise while owning or renting out your home – like damage to your personal property, theft and vandalism, and liability coverage for accidental injury to another person or property. Accidents do happen and you want to be sure you're protected if someone is injured on your property. In the … [Read more...]
Big Bear Neighborhoods
October 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
You’ve just won the lottery, or maybe a rich uncle has generously remembered you in his will. You now have the means to live in any Big Bear neighborhood. Where would you live? Here’s my wish list and a few reasons why I’d choose to live there. Boulder Bay Lake Front This is a no-brainer. If you’ve ever walked through a Big Bear lake front home you know why they’re so great - location, location, location. Being able to walk out on your deck and jump in your boat for a lake cruise has to be the cat’s pajamas. And … [Read more...]
Searching for Big Bear Real Estate
June 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
There are a lot of sites out there advertising real estate for sale in Big Bear : Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, Yahoo, CraigsList and numerous others. While the information these sites provide can be quite useful - such as valuations, buying and selling advice, school & neighborhood details, crime stats and more - most of them fall short when it comes to the accuracy of their listing data. It is not uncommon to find old, outdated listings on many of them. As this Smart Money article points out, it is all about … [Read more...]
