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Big Bear Home Sales – February 2010

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Home sales in Big Bear remained relatively stable in February 2010 with no major shifts either way.
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Home sales in February were up a modest 7% when compared to the January sales (61 v. 57), and year over year, sales about 5% from the February 2009. Compared to Feb. 2008, however, sales were [...]

Big Bear Foreclosure Numbers – January 2010

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Foreclosure filings in Big Bear were down 14% in January 2010 when compared to December 2009. Year over year, foreclosure filings were down 7% from the January 2009 numbers. This is kinda big news as it is the first time in more than a year that I can recall the overall foreclosure filings down year [...]

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

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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, [...]

What Happens To The Occupants Of Properties That Go Back To The Bank?

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As a Realtor in Big Bear Lake, working for the Tim Wood Group, I list and sell a number of REO properties for one of the larger U.S. Banks.
When I get the initial REO order from the bank, one of the first things I have to do is to go to the property and check [...]