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Big Bear Short Sales? Don’t Waste Your Time!

If you don't see the embedded video, click here. If you are looking for a deal in Big Bear, focus on the homes that can be sold. In 2009, 80 short sale homes actually closed escrow. That is 9% of the 893 homes that closed in the Big Bear MLS. Currently there are 66 short sale listings that are in Pending, Active Contingent, or Contingent Status. That's 39% of the total Pending, Active Contingent, or Contingent Status (170). Anyone want to guess what percentage of these will actually get accepted by the bank … [Read more...]

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

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...]

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

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...]

When’s The Time Best Time To Sell A House In Big Bear?

Unsaved.mp4 Watch on Posterous Here's my take.  Agents - what do you tell your clients? … [Read more...]

When’s The Best Time To Sell A House In Big Bear?

Click here if you cannot see embedded video. Guess it depends on how you look at it. The majority of home sales in Big Bear occur in the months between July and October, with the closings following 30-60 days after that.  But, this is also when the market carries the largest amount of properties for sale.  Another way to look at it - you have more buyers looking to buy but also more sellers looking to sell. Conversely, there are less buyers in the November to May time frame but also less sellers on the market … [Read more...]

Holy snow!

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Lack of Buyers?

Click here to see embedded video. Nope.  There are actually plenty of buyers out there in this market.  There are, however, very few willing to pay the over-inflated asking price of many sellers. The reality is there are very few realistic sellers on the market. We don't have a lack of buyers.  Rather, we have a lack of realistically priced properties for buyers to choose from. Related Articles Should I Price It Firm Or Flexible? Actions Speak Louder Than Words In Real Estate The Right Asking Price Makes All … [Read more...]

Always nice coming home to him and her

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Winter has hit Big Bear

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Big Bear Bank Owned Homes – Assumptions Are Not Always True

There are a lot of assumptions about buying bank owned properties in Big Bear. Here are a couple that I see a lot. 1. Banks or REO sellers will take a lot less than the list price. 2. The listing price for a bank owned property is going to be aggressive. Click here to see embedded video. The fact is bank owned homes in Big Bear are selling closer to the list price than organic sales, 97% vs. 95%. Many times, banks will price their properties so aggressive that they receive multiple offers that go over full … [Read more...]