In today’s competitive real estate market sellers must do everything they can to prepare their home for a sale. Aside from pricing your home correctly, home staging is next best way to attract potential buyers. Here’s a few low cost tips to get you started turning your house into a show home. Curb Appeal This is the critical first impression as buyers drive up to the home. Wipe down or power wash your exterior including the front door, porch, outside railings and steps. It’s cheaper than repainting and makes a … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake Autumn and Oktoberfest
September 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Fall is in the air. You can feel it and see it. The mornings are just a bit cooler and the trees are beginning to turn their green leaves into red and gold. It’s a magical time to be in Big Bear. We’re one of the few communities in Southern California that gets to experience the change of the seasons like other parts of the country. Our fall season is the time to get the last of the warm weather activities into the scrapbook and start looking forward to winter. But first it’s time to party. And one of the biggest … [Read more...]
Homes and Dreams in Big Bear
September 24, 2011 by 5 Comments
Big Bear is a mecca for the retirement set, and for good reason. Our mountain community offers affordable housing, an active senior center, adequate health care, and plenty of other baby boomers to hang out with. And to top it off Big Bear is located in one of the most beautiful settings in the country. My mother and stepdad have lived in Big Bear for almost twenty years and they’ve never regretted their decision to move here. Before settling on Big Bear they looked all over California for a suitable retirement … [Read more...]
Hot Dawgs and Hand Rails (HDHR)
September 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Snow time in the mountains of Big Bear Lake…almost! Saturday, September 24th, Bear Mountain will open for a unique pre-season party. Forty top jib riders will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes . This eighth annual event will see Nick Visconti return as defending champ. The contest begins at 2:00 PM and goes until dark. Arrive early and watch the staff lay down 110 tons of ice. The unique 2011 features are sponsored by Red Bull. They include a huge wall with a ledge, stairs, down rails, close out rails, and bank … [Read more...]
Big Bear Is For Dog Lovers
September 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Big Bear is one of Southern California’s most dog friendly communities, and it’s no wonder why; fresh air, open spaces, and plenty of other dogs to bark at and sniff. If dogs could choose their places to live, Big Bear would be at the top of the list. The dog owners that live up here already know that one of life’s simple pleasures is watching a dog play in the snow or splash around the lake. You can’t help but smile. Walk through the Big Bear village and you’ll see water dishes outside many businesses and … [Read more...]
How Big Bear Lake Spent The Summer Vacation
September 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Labor Day weekend has come and gone and the first hint of fall is in the air. So its a great time to reflect on the summer of 2011 and remind ourselves why we love our mountain paradise. Here's a look back at some of our more popular summer events. Big Bears' summer of 2011 began with the first fishing tournament of the season, the May Trout Classic, with over 400 participants competing for cash and prizes. This years winning fish weighed in at 9.10 pounds and was caught by Jack Storti of Westlake Village. In … [Read more...]
Big Bear City’s Museum
September 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Historical Society began in 1967 as an effort to preserve our mountain history. Our history is rich with stories of gold-miners, cattle and logging. The Historical Society maintains the Big Bear (Eleanor Abbot) Museum, located in Big Bear City, on Greenway, across from the airport. The museum opens from May to October. The museum building started out as a general store in 1929, built by D.P. Terry of Beverly Hills. The store originally served the residents in the area of the Peter Pan Woodland Club. The … [Read more...]
Ten Signs Your Big Bear Home May Be Overpriced
September 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
High Timber Ranch, Moonridge It takes an experienced agent to accurately price your home and guide you through the selling process. Unfortunately, many homeowners have ignored the prevailing logic and listed with inexperienced agents that only tell them what they want to hear instead of what they need to know. If you’re wondering why your home hasn’t sold, here are ten sure signs that your home is overpriced. 10. The last time your home was shown a Bush was in the white house. 9. The only visitor to your last open … [Read more...]
Labor Day Weekend
September 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We are expecting a beautiful weekend in Big Bear, CA. The temperatures will be moderate and sunny, with a possibility of scattered afternoon thundershowers. How will you enjoy yourself? There are several events in the Valley this weekend, beginning with Friday nights in the Village. Enjoy street vendors and live music on the street corners. There’s plenty of shopping and dining throughout the area, along with two movie theaters and a bowling alley. On Saturday night the Big Bear Lake Discovery Center will play host … [Read more...]
Big Bear Real Estate Basics
August 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Big Bear real estate is experiencing a buyers market, but unfortunately (or fortunately) it won’t last forever. Very few people saw the market correction coming and when the sellers market returns many people will be unprepared. It’s time to build your vocabulary and communicate your desire to invest in Big Bear real estate to the professionals at Tyler Wood Group. Here are a few of the more popular terms and their meanings. Amortization The loan payment consists of a portion which will be applied to pay the … [Read more...]
