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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 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 [...]

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

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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 [...]