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Patty’s Picks of the Week

January 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Here are my top picks for this week! Simply click on the highlighted property to see the details for the "best in show" properties. Under $100K: 727 Kern: This little charmer is close to the National Forest and is affordable at $53,500! Even has laundry and vaulted ceilings! $100K-$200K: 1125 Anita: Big Bear Charm with attached garage, fenced yard and close to the National Forest. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property with special financing options. $200K-$300K: 771 Silvertip: Moonridge location with an … [Read more...]

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The Seclusion Factor – Tips on Finding a Great Setting for Your Big Bear Cabin

March 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The first thought most people have when thinking of a mountain cabin is a secluded, charming place in the middle of the woods.  Most buyers are looking for a place to escape from the city and hustle and bustle they live in.  Obviously, a secluded cabin would be the best way to make sure you will have a place to relax, uninterrupted in the mountains. Seclusion goes hand in hand with with the setting and the peace and quiet that buyers in Big Bear are looking for. While secluded cabins in the woods do exist in Big … [Read more...]

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If You’re Looking For A Great Deal In Big Bear, You Have To Act Like It!

February 13, 2010 by 2 Comments

Click here if you cannot see the embedded video. Many buyers are looking to get a great deal when buying a home in Big Bear.  Seems like a natural request.  But, very few are willing to act, or respond, like they must in order get one. I see deals come on the market every week.  They come up, and they go quickly. If you are looking to get these deal properties, you will to act quickly and appropriately. 1.  You must come up within 24-48 hours from the property hitting the market. You cannot wait until it is … [Read more...]

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How Do You Complete A Big Bear Property Inspection With 5 Ft. Of Snow On The Ground?

February 9, 2010 by 2 Comments

Can't see embedded video? Click here. The quick answer is you don't.  At least not a complete inspection. If you are buying or selling a home in Big Bear during the winter months, it is best to address the issue of snow covered decks and inaccessible areas upfront, before the inspections are completed. Currently, we are seeing many termite inspections and home inspections coming back incomplete.  Because of all the snow we've received this winter, a lot of houses are still covered in snow.  If the termite co. … [Read more...]

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Dont’ Worry About The Asking Price, Worry About The Value

July 12, 2009 by 2 Comments

I've talked about this topic before. Here's another example. Like the video above? Check our some of my other real estate video topics here. Want to be kept up to date on the Big Bear real estate market?  Be sure to sign up for our email or RSS updates. … [Read more...]

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Big Bear Home Buyers, Here’s Some Good News : Mortgage Guidelines Ease Up

February 3, 2009 by 2 Comments

If the unfreezing of credit is paramount to an economic rebound, the first signs of a thaw may be here. Monday, the Federal Reserve released its quarterly survey of 84 member banks.  In it, the Fed says that fewer than half of its responding banks tightened "prime" mortgage guidelines over the last 3 months. This is good news for active home buyers and other Americans in want of a new mortgage. "Prime" is a vague term with respect to home loans, but it usually refers to mortgage applicants who can … [Read more...]

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