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When Is The Best Time To Buy A Home In Big Bear?

By Tyler Wood on January 23rd, 2008
Categories: Big Bear Market Conditions, Big Bear Real Estate News
Tags: Big Bear Buyers, Big Bear Market Conditions, big bear real estate, Big Bear Real Estate News, Big Bear Sellers, buyer advice, market conditions

This is one of the most asked questions I hear from clients when determining the best time to buy a property in the Big Bear area. Trying to time the market, especially in today’s real estate market, seems to be an inherent characteristic of most buyers. I recommend looking now to get a feel for [...]

Thinking of Selling Your Big Bear Home? How Does 2010 Sound?

By Tyler Wood on January 4th, 2008
Categories: Big Bear Market Conditions, Big Bear Neighborhoods, Big Bear Real Estate News
Tags: Big Bear Buyers, Big Bear Market Conditions, Big Bear Neighborhoods, big bear real estate, Big Bear Real Estate News, Big Bear Sellers, buyer advice, market conditions, seller advice

If you are thinking of selling your Big Bear home, you may want to take a look at the absorption rate of homes that are currently for sale. This is a great way to become more informed on the local real estate market, whether your are buying or selling. There is an easy to understand [...]

6 Things That Every Big Bear Lakefront Buyer Should Know

By Tyler Wood on June 5th, 2007
Categories: Big Bear Neighborhoods, Big Bear Real Estate News
Tags: Big Bear Buyers, Big Bear Neighborhoods, big bear real estate, Big Bear Real Estate News, buyer advice, lakefront properties

It is that time of year again when the some Big Bear lakefronts owners start to consider selling their property. The next 4-5 months are historically the best selling months for the Big Bear market and it is no coincidence that the weather in Big Bear this time of year makes it a beautiful time [...]

Let’s Be Earnest When Talking About A Good Faith Deposit

By Tyler Wood on March 7th, 2007
Categories: Big Bear Real Estate News
Tags: Big Bear Buyers, big bear real estate, Big Bear Real Estate News, Big Bear Sellers, buyer advice, good faith deposits, seller advice

One of the most overlooked items on the purchase contract is the earnest money or good faith deposit. Sellers and agents are so anxious to see what the offer price is, they miss a key component of the offer. What is a earnest money deposit? There is a good definition & article on the same [...]

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  Year built: 1997
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  Year built: 1999
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  Year built: 1977
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  Lot size: 9,697 sqft
  
  Year built: 1972
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  Year built: 1978
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  Lot size: 6,244 sqft
  
  Year built: 2002
- $220,000 - 853 Menlo Drive
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  Home size: 1,320 sq ft
  
  Lot size: 6,960 sqft
  
  Year built: 1964
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- $120,000 - 208 Greenspot Boulevard
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  Year built: 1978
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  Lot size: 2,375 sqft
  
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  Home size: 2,136 sq ft
  
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  Year built: 2002
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  Year built: 2004
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  Year built: 1980
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  Lot size: 2,500 sqft
  
  Year built: 1964
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