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Do You Want the Best Deal, or the Best House?
That is a question that I ask many buyers. Many buyer's think that the market is so slow that they don't need to move quickly. They feel like the longer they wait, the better the deals will be. True, the very best deal could come along at anytime, and that is why I love Real Estate. The perfect house could come on the market and someone will buy it. More than likely though if the deal (price) is best, the house will not be so good. Rarely, and I don't mean occasionally, a great house will sell for under value. More often, the best homes sell for the highest prices.
What makes them the best? In Big Bear, location is most important. As you know if you have talked to me or read my blog, Moonridge is one of my favorites.Most buyers want to feel like they are in the mountains. They want seclusion and quiet. Secondly, the home needs to feel like a cabin. Homes with a tract home feel and few windows will need to be priced well below those that have woodsy
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What do you want in a Big Bear Cabin?
I see more and more clients that are hoping to find the best deal, the one they think will be just sitting out their waiting for them to come along. Some buyers actually are looking for a cabin without the help of a local agent. This must be very frustrating. It reminds me of shopping at a big box retailer. I just wander around until I find what I am looking for. It takes me twice as long, but I know it is a waste of time to ask one of the clerks for help, since they have little knowledge of any of the products they sell.
If you have experienced this with Realtors, I apologize! I think the biggest enemy of a Realtor is the fellow agents that don’t know their inventory or their market. This gives the buyers in the market the idea that Realtors are not an essential piece in the search for a home. If your agent can’t hear what you want and direct you to it, they are wasting your time.
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Moonridge has some great deals on second homes.
As you know if you've read my blog in the past. I love the Moonridge area of Big Bear.
I have personally lived in the Moonridge area since 1990. The views are often of the ski slopes and some of the properties even have a lake view. I like the topography that makes you feel like you are truly in the mountains. There seems to be just the right amount of pine trees in Moonridge. The sound of the wind in the trees is something that many of my clients have commented on while we are out looking at properties. Most of the roads in the Moonridge area are quickly cleared after a storm even though we get a good amount of snowfall in Moonridge.
Homes in the Moonridge area make great vacation rentals and this will often allow buyers to spend a little more on their second home. I have seen a few vacation rentals that come close to breaking even, but the majority will cover 25% - 35% of their overhead. What you will want to do if your thinking about vacation rental is get a quote from one of the companies that handles rentals. This will give you an idea of what type of income you might expect from the home that you are interested in.
Winters seems to be the prime time for rentals in Moonridge. That's not to say your Moonridge home will not rent during the summer, spring or fall seasons. Usually owners can just call and set aside the time periods that they want to use the cabin. This allows the use by the owner to be flexible.
The Big Bear Real Estate market is the best in years for those of you that are buyers. If your waiting
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Where should I buy a home in the mountains?
I here this question often from buyers in the Southern California area that are thinking about a primary residence or a second home in the mountains. They aren't sure if they should shop for a home in the Big Bear area, the Lake Arrowhead area, Idyllwild, Wrightwood, or Mammoth area.
It really depends on what you want. I am not an expert on any of the areas outside of Big Bear, and I don't feel that I can be a source of information on those other locations. If you want to buy a second home in one of the locations other than Big Bear, I would refer you to an agent that specializes in that particular location.
Big Bear is the area that I specialize in and I stick to what I know. As an 18 year resident of Big Bear, I feel good about knowing the area well. I am passionate about Real Estate and the town that I live in. Real Estate is local and I recommend you always work with a Realtor that has local knowledge.
There are many different areas within the Big Bear Valley. Starting in the West end and moving East we have: Big Bear Lake (West, Central, and East), Fawnskin, Moonridge, Fox Farm, Bear Loop, Whispering Forest, Big Bear City, Peter Pan, North Shore East, Poet's Corner, Forest Springs, Maple Hill, Valley View Estates, Sugarloaf, Shay Meadows, Shy Valley Ranch, Meadowbrook Estates, Baldwin Lake, Erwin Lake, and Lake Williams
Some of the things that Big Bear offers are not available at the other locations. We have 2 world class ski resorts, Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. We have a public use lake that has fishing, boating, water-skiing and wake-boarding, para-sailing, and an observatory. Big Bear Village is a quaint shopping area. We have two large grocery stores, numerous pharmacies, restaurants, a hospital, library, and churches of most denominations.
Big Bear is a small town with small town values. People in Big Bear help each other and I have found
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Where should I buy a home in Big Bear Lake?
If you are someone that is looking to invest money in 2008, why not a home in Big Bear? The current market has some of the best deals for buyers that we've seen in years and while lakefront homes are somewhat insulated from market fluctuation, not all sellers are. Prices have rolled back and interest rates are at all time lows. Big Bear has so much to offer. Bear Mountain Ski Resort and Snow Summit Ski Resort offer visitors skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Big Bear Lake is a public use lake with fishing, boating, water skiing and wake-boarding. Jet skis are welcome on Big Bear lake and there are 2 public ramps that offer launching for free. Boat / Vessel fees were $15 a day or only $75 for the yearly pass last year. Water temperatures rise to 70%+ in the mid summer months. There are many resturants in Big Bear and cabin rentals are an affordable way to have a true mountain get a way experience. Shopping in Big Bear is hassle free with two large grocery stores and for unique shopping the Village in Big Bear Lake is an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
Big Bear Lake West is the area that you'll see first when entering the valley on the South Shore. Homes in this area are between $250,000 and go up to 1.5 million or more for a deluxe lakefront in a deep water location. One of the advantages of owning a lakefront home in Big Bear is dock rights. Dock rights meant that you have the right to maintain a dock on the lake for your boat. Some of the best lakefront home locations are on Cove Drive, Waterview, Cienega, and Willow Landing. Many of the streets that are not lakefront in this area offer wonderful lake views. Bolder Bay is one of the most scenic areas in Big Bear and there is a public park located the lake.
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Castle Glen is one of the nicest neighborhoods in the Fox Farm area of Big Bear.
The Fox Farm area of Big Bear is located near the center of Big Bear Valley on the South Shore. If you are driving on Big Bear Blvd South on Starvation Flats will get you into the Castle Glen development in the Fox Farm area.
Castle Glen is one of Big Bear's favorite neighborhoods. Castle Glen is a quick left up Eagle Ridge and is located on the top of what many locals used to refer to as Rattle Snake Mountain. The area was at one time an Eagle Preserve, and there are areas that are within Castle Glen that are designated as open areas for wildlife. Many eagles have been sighted by home owners in the area. Homes in the Castle Glen area have underground utilities and many homes have Lake or Ski Slope Views. The homes in these areas are currently starting in the low $600,000's and go up to $2,400,000. With 24 homes currently available in this area, buyers have some great properties to choose from. Interest rates are at historic lows and I believe that now is the best time in years to buy.
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Hot Buyer information for Big Bear Real Estate!
If your looking for deals in the Big Bear Real Estate Market, there are some great values in the current inventory. With over 1050 residential properties on the market in Big Bear, you don't want to try to figure out what and where you should buy without the help of a licenced Realtor. You can save yourself time and money by contacting a professional early in your search. Look for an agent that works full time and knows the Big Bear Real Estate inventory well. Look for an agent that will give you straight answers and not mislead you. Look for an agent that as helped other people find their dream home in Big Bear.
One good way to see who is serious about the business is to call an office at 8am and see who is working. These will be agents that are eager to serve you. Another way to see if an agent is responsive is to send an email request and see how long it take to get a response if any. Once you speak to the agent, ask them to give you information about a property. If your job is to sell Big Bear Real Estate, you should know the inventory. Many agents never go look at property until they have a client. This will cost you time and often you won't ever see the best property, because they haven't seen it either. The best deals will go quick regardless of the market, so you need an agent that can tell you about them as soon as you meet.
Give me a call ... I know the inventory of Big Bear Real Estate and we will find the Big Bear Home that fits your needs.
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There are some great deals on Big Bear Real Estate currently.
Big Bear Real Estate has the best buyers market in years. Buyers in Big Bear will see a good selection of homes for sale in Big Bear Lake, Evergreen Estates, Winter Park, Moonridge, High Timber Ranch, Fox Farm, Eagle Mountain, Castle Glen, Whispering Forest, Bear Loop, Big Bear City, Peter Pan, Poet's Corner, Forest Springs, Shay Meadows, Baldwin Lake, Valley View, Meadowbrook, Sugarloaf, Erwin Lake, and Lake Williams. Most areas have seen a price decline of between 15 and 25 percent from the highs in late 2005 and early 2006. This takes us back to late 2004 and early 2005 pricing. There are currently a number of bank owned REO properties in most of these areas. With interest rates at historic lows and inventories at good levels, now is the time to buy that mountain home that you've always wanted.
These days looking into what is available is as easy as turning on your computer and finding a Real Estate site that has the availability of the local Big Bear MLS
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Welcome to Coldwell Banker Big Bear Real Estate
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 Our Coldwell Banker office is located in the heart Big Bear Lake, California and is ideally located to serve and market to all of the other cities in the Big Bear Valley. Centrally located in Southern California, and surrounded by National Forest, the Big Bear Lake area is only a couple of hours away from all the major Southern California counties.
Big Bear Property ownership offers four seasons of fun. In winter and spring you can enjoy Big Bear Valley’s great snow skiing and boarding at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit ski resorts. In summer and fall there is fishing, boating and water skiing in Big Bear Lake. There is also mountain biking, hiking, golfing, horseback riding, and many other scheduled events. Additionally, you’ll find great shopping, dining, and of course, relaxing…which is big part of what owning Big Bear Real Estate is all about! All in all, Big Bear Lake is a fantastic place to own a home for full time living or vacation use.
The fact is that the real estate market is booming in Big Bear Lake. And the prices of Big Bear homes and land that are currently being marketed by The Tim Wood Group are still very affordable. For investors that have given up on buying real estate "down the hill", Big Bear Real Estate is still a great investment opportunity. Quality Big Bear Properties can still be found at prices far below those that are found in the majority of Southern California’s real estate markets. As with most markets, you’ll find that our prices will vary depending on what location you want to buy your Big Bear Property in. Big Bear lakefront homes and estates are of course more expensive than a quaint cabin in some of the other areas of Big Bear, but you’ll find all the areas offer their own unique investment opportunities. If you plan to buy a second home in the Big Bear Lake area, then you may even want to consider a home that is suitable for a vacation rental program.
Another unique aspect of the Big Bear Lake market is the availability of raw land. Unlike the real estate market down the hill, you’ll find that vacant land is readily available as an investment option. Whether you’re buying land as an investment itself; buying it for the purpose of building a home on speculation, or building the custom home of your dreams, the Big Bear Real Estate market is ripe with opportunities. The experts at The Tim Wood Group are the area specialists in raw land subdivisions. And having developed a large portion of the Big Bear area, we can help you with every aspect of this process including the names of quality builders in the Big Bear Lake area.
At The Tim Wood Group, our goal is to demonstrate that professionalism truly exists in the real estate industry, and our commitment is to prove this with every Big Bear Real Estate transaction we complete. Since 1976, we have sold more than 5000 Big Bear Properties, and we have been consistently been ranked in the top echelon for independent producers. We are also a Coldwell Banker franchise. And as such, we are members of Coldwell Banker’s world-renowned referral network system. |
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