Big Bear Home Sales Home sales in Big Bear jumped up 22% in April 2009 as compared to the same month last year, from 50 in April 2008 vs. 61 in Apirl 2009. Also, when compared to the March 2009 home sales, they were up 13% (54 vs. 61). Any rise is sales is always a welcome sign, but a leveling off or rise in prices would be better for home sellers. Year to date, sales are are still up 40% from 2008 (163 vs. 228). 31, or 51%, of the 61 home sales in Big Bear were bank owned while 5, or 8%, were short sales. That … [Read more...]