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Foreclosures and Short Sales

Whether you're attempting to sell Big Bear real estate or you're searching local real estate listings as a potential buyer, it's important to know the difference between a foreclosure and a short sale. Foreclosure is generally a worse outcome than a short sale, if you are the seller, but as a buyer of a distressed property, a short sale is often the more difficult process to negotiate through. Foreclosure for Owner A property that has been foreclosed on means that the owner did make the monthly mortgage payments … [Read more...]

Big Bear Real Estate Market Update – Thru May 2011

It's been quite a while since I posted some stats on the Big Bear real estate market.  To say things have been busy the last 8 months since my previous real estate market update would be an understatement.  Things are busy in Big Bear, just not overly productive :-).  "I am working twice as hard to make half as much," I like to say.  But, I'm not complaining. That said, I had a buyer come in the office yesterday asking where to find my updated monthly sales stats for Big Bear.  He was generally upset that I have … [Read more...]

Patty’s Picks of the Week

Here are my top picks of the week! Simply click on the highlighted link to see the details on the "best in show" properties! Under $100K: 341 Grenfall: This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,  1200 sq. feet of living space, and on a 7200 square foot lot. It does need a little TLC, a bargain for under $100K! $100K-$200K: 1036 Sylvan Glen: Backing to the National Forest in Moonridge, this charming cabin has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a fantastic back drop! This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property with incentives! You … [Read more...]

2010 Big Bear Real Estate Market Breakdown

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Big Bear Home Sales – November 2010

Big Bear home sales hit their highest mark this year with a total of 93 sales in November.  The median sales price rose considerably, up 32% from October, while average sales price remained stable. Big Bear Home Sales Home sales in November (93) were up 18% when compared to the October sales (79). Year over year, sales were up just 2% from November 2009 (91). 26, or 28%, of the 93 sales were bank owned, down 12% from last month. 16 of the sales, or 17%, were short sales, which is 8% more than last month and the … [Read more...]

Big Bear Home Sales – October 2010

Home sales in Big Bear dropped 6% in October 2010.  The median sales price dropped considerably, down 12%, while average sales price dropped 16% in October. Big Bear Home Sales Home sales in October (79) were down when compared to the September sales (84). Year over year, sales were down 17% from October 2009 (94). 32, or 40%, of the 79 sales were bank owned, up 11% from last month and more in line with what we've been used to seeing. 7 of the sales, or 9%, were short sales, which is 1% more than last … [Read more...]

Big Bear Foreclosure Numbers – September 2010

Foreclosure filings in Big Bear dropped in September 2010, down 3% when compared to August, thus again showing the zig-zag movement of the Big Bear foreclosure market. Year over year, foreclosure filings were down 11% from the September 2009 numbers, the ninth straight month that foreclosure filings were down year over year. Foreclosure filings are made up of three parts - Notices of Default (NOD), a recorded document that starts the foreclosure process, which is normally filed after homeowners fall behind in … [Read more...]

Big Bear Home Sales – August 2010

August home sales in Big Bear remained flat while the median sales price showed a slight drop, and the average sales price rose moderately. Big Bear Home Sales Home sales in August (68) were level when compared to the July sales (68). Year over year however, sales were down 9% from August 2009 (75). 20, or 29%, of the 68 sales were bank owned, 7% less than last month. This is one of the lowest months for bank owned sales that we've seen in some time.  The monthly average is normally in 40-50% range. 7 of the … [Read more...]

Big Bear Foreclosure Numbers – July 2010

Foreclosure filings in Big Bear dropped in July 2010, down 5% when compared to June, continuing the zig-zag uncertainty of the Big Bear foreclosure market. Year over year, foreclosure filings were down 14% from the July 2009 numbers, the seventh straight month that foreclosure filings were down year over year. Notices of sale saw a decent size drop while notices of default were down slightly. The number of properties going back to the bank in July came back up, but it was still on the lower end of the monthly … [Read more...]

Big Bear Home Sales – July 2010

The number of homes for sale in Big Bear continued its upward rise with no end in site since hitting the trough in February 2010. The median and average sales prices jumped up again after falling in June,  while home sales slipped down slightly in July. Big Bear Home Sales Home sales in July were down 6% when compared to the June sales (68 v. 72). Not a huge decrease but would be better for the market if it were 10-20% higher.  Compared to last year, sales are down 22% from July 2009 (68 v. 87) :( . 24, or 35%, … [Read more...]