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So, We’ve Hit Bottom In Big Bear……..Not So Fast!

[viddler id=8b2cd2a8&w=545&h=349] There's been a lot of talk recently about the real estate market in Big Bear hitting the bottom. Rightfully so, with sales up nearly 50% from last year, interest rates under 5%, the number of properties on the market down 25%, and prices down 25% to 50% from their peak, it is natural to think we are there are close to it. I guess it depends on what you call the bottom, number of sales or prices? If it is sales, then yes, we already hit bottom last year. But, prices are … [Read more...]

Big Bear Real Estate Monday Market Update For 3/30/2009

Below is your weekly update for the Big Bear real estate market as of 3/30/2009. Property Type Listings for Sale Change from Last Week Pending Sales Change from Last Week Sales Year to Date Change from Last Week RESIDENTIAL 902 +2 128 +3 151 +12 VACANT LAND 360 +1 9 -1 6 +1 CONDOS 49 +2 3 -2 5 +2 GOVERNMENT LEASE 12 +1 0 0 0 0 COMMERCIAL & RES INVESTMENT 56 +2 4 -1 4 +3 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 13 0 1 0 0 0 TOTAL 1392 +8 145 -1 166 +18 These are the quick stats for the week - 32 new residential … [Read more...]

Big Bear Real Estate Monday Market For 3/23/2009

Below is your weekly update for the Big Bear real estate market as of 3/23/2009. Property Type Listings for Sale Change from Last Week Pending Sales Change from Last Week Sales Year to Date Change from Last Week RESIDENTIAL 900 +4 125 +7 139 +11 VACANT LAND 359 -2 10 +1 5 0 CONDOS 47 +2 5 +2 3 0 GOVERNMENT LEASE 11 -1 0 0 0 0 COMMERCIAL & RES INVESTMENT 54 -1 5 +1 1 0 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 13 0 1 0 0 0 TOTAL 1384 +2 146 +13 148 +11 These are the quick stats for the week - 32 new residential … [Read more...]

Big Bear Real Estate Monday Market Update For 3/16/2009

Below is your weekly update for the Big Bear real estate market as of 3/16/2009. Property Type Listings for Sale Change from Last Week Pending Sales Change from Last Week Sales Year to Date Change from Last Week RESIDENTIAL 896 +6 118 -1 128 +13 VACANT LAND 361 -1 9 -1 5 +1 CONDOS 45 0 3 -1 3 0 GOVERNMENT LEASE 12 0 0 0 0 0 COMMERCIAL & RES INVESTMENT 55 +2 4 +1 1 0 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 13 +1 1 0 0 0 TOTAL 1382 +8 135 -2 137 +14 These are the quick stats for the week - 38 new residential … [Read more...]

You Make Money When You Buy, Not Sell

The title of this post is something I heard a few times over the years.  It didn't make a lot of sense then but sure does now. Reminds me of something Warren Buffett would say.  One of his most famous & recently well used quotes is "to be cautious when others are greedy, and greedy when others are cautious." Less face it, right now, a lot of people are cautious. Even with the 20-50% price drops, and more and more bank owned deals hitting the market, some buyers continue to wait on the sidelines.  I am not … [Read more...]

Big Bear Real Estate Monday Market Update For 3/9/2009

Below is your weekly update for the Big Bear real estate market as of 3/9/2009. Property Type Listings for Sale Change from Last Week Pending Sales Change from Last Week Sales Year to Date Change from Last Week RESIDENTIAL 890 +3 119 +6 115 +16 VACANT LAND 362 +3 10 +1 4 0 CONDOS 45 0 4 -1 3 +1 GOVERNMENT LEASE 12 0 0 0 0 0 COMMERCIAL & RES INVESTMENT 53 -2 3 -1 1 0 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 12 -1 1 +1 0 0 TOTAL 1374 +3 137 +6 123 +17 These are the quick stats for the week - 45 new residential … [Read more...]

Big Bear Real Estate Monday Market Update For 3/2/2009

Below is your weekly update for the Big Bear real estate market as of 3/2/2009. Property Type Listings for Sale Change from Last Week Pending Sales Change from Last Week Sales Year to Date Change from Last Week RESIDENTIAL 887 -21 113 -2 99 +13 VACANT LAND 359 -2 9 -1 4 +1 CONDOS 45 -1 5 -1 2 +1 GOVERNMENT LEASE 12 0 0 0 0 0 COMMERCIAL & RES INVESTMENT 55 +1 4 0 1 0 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 13 +2 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 1371 -21 131 -4 106 +15 A few notes about the market - The residential inventory is … [Read more...]

Big Bear Real Estate Monday Market Update For 2/23/2009

Below is your weekly update for the Big Bear real estate market as of 2/23/2009. Property Type Listings for Sale Change from Last Week Pending Sales Change from Last Week Sales Year to Date Change from Last Week RESIDENTIAL 908 -1 115 -6 86 +16 VACANT LAND 361 +16 10 0 3 +1 CONDOS 46 0 6 -1 1 0 GOVERNMENT LEASE 12 0 0 0 0 0 COMMERCIAL & RES INVESTMENT 54 +2 4 0 1 +1 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 11 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 1392 +17 135 -7 91 +18 A few notes about the market - Home sales for the year now stand … [Read more...]

Big Bear Real Estate Monday Market Update For 2/16/2009

Below is your weekly update for the Big Bear real estate market as of 2/16/2009 (Happy President's Day!). Property Type Listings for Sale Change from Last Week Pending Sales Change from Last Week Sales Year to Date Change from Last Week RESIDENTIAL 909 +5 121 -8 70 +13 VACANT LAND 345 +1 10 -1 2 +1 CONDOS 46 -1 7 +1 1 0 GOVERNMENT LEASE 12 0 0 0 0 0 COMMERCIAL & RES INVESTMENT 52 0 4 0 0 0 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 11 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 1375 +5 142 -8 73 +14 A few notes about the market - Home sales … [Read more...]

Recent Fannie Mae News Good For Big Bear Home Buyers

Last Friday, Fannie Mae rolled-back one of its least popular mortgage guidelines updates of the last 12 months - officially eliminating its 4-financed property limit. Effective March 1, 2009, real estate investors can once again own and finance up to 10 individual properties. Why is this important for Big Bear home buyers? Given that over 70% of the homes purchased in Big Bear are for second home use or an investment property, there is a good probability that the buyer owns multiple properties.  Maybe they also … [Read more...]