Since Big Bear is primarily a second home market, most buyers are not completely familiar with all of the different neighborhoods and their characteristics. Like any town, Big Bear's property values can vary widely from area to area. In Big Bear, as a general rule, prices become less the farther East you go away from the lake. For folks in the 300k and under range, this makes the neighborhoods of Big Bear City, Sugarloaf, and Erwin Lake areas where they can definitely get quite a bit more for their money. Because … [Read more...]